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23
Apr 2025

2025 DRG tariffs published in France

On April 9, 2025, the Ministry of Labor, Health, Solidarity and Families published the Order setting DRG tariffs and tariffs for other packages and supplements for 2025. New tariffs are applicable from March 1, 2025.
18
Apr 2025

The decision regarding new CCAM procedure codes published in France

On April 8, 2025, the National Union of Health Insurance Funds issued an update to the Common Classification of Medical Procedures (CCAM), which serves as a reimbursement nomenclature for medical procedures in hospital and ambulatory settings. Changes include the introduction of new procedure codes, provisional registration of several procedure codes, and modification of existing services. Newly introduced procedure codes concern cardiovascular and peripheral vascular procedures, interventional radiology, ENT, and others. The update takes effect on July 1, 2025.
11
Apr 2025

Recommendations about add-on reimbursement for medical devices in France in March 2025

The French National Authority for Health (HAS) has released new recommendations regarding add-on reimbursement for medical devices and medical aids following the March 2025 meetings of the National Commission for the Evaluation of Medical Devices and Health Technologies (CNEDiMTS). Six favorable opinions were published concerning the registration of new devices or modifying conditions/indications for existing ones in the List of Reimbursable Products and Services (LPPR). The recommendations relate to devices in the fields of cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, endocrine, neuromodulation, and medical aids.
02
Apr 2025

France increases hospital funding in 2025

In March 2025, the French government announced a €3.9 billion increase in funding for healthcare establishments, raising the total hospital budget to €109.6 billion, a 3.8% increase from the previous year.
04
Mar 2025

Recommendations about add-on reimbursement for medical devices in France in February 2025

The French National Authority for Health (HAS) has released new recommendations about add-on reimbursement of medical devices and medical aids from the February 2025 meetings of the National Commission for Evaluation of Medical Devices and Health Technologies (CNEDiMTS). Sixteen favorable opinions were published concerning the registration or modification of registration conditions/extension of indications for the medical devices in the List of Reimbursable Products and Services (LPPR). They relate to cardiovascular and peripheral vascular, neurovascular, endocrinology, interventional radiology, nephrology and urology, orthopedic devices, and medical aids.
25
Feb 2025

French National Authority for Health published its 2025-2030 strategy

On February 4, 2025, the French National Authority for Health (HAS) published its 2025-2030 strategic project. The document outlines current challenges and opportunities in the health system, defines three strategic priorities, and identifies three key areas in which HAS intends to increase its investment over the next five years.
10
Feb 2025

Recommendations about add-on reimbursement for medical devices in France in January 2025

The French National Authority for Health (HAS) has released new recommendations about add-on reimbursement of medical devices and medical aids from the January 2025 meetings of the National Commission for Evaluation of Medical Devices and Health Technologies (CNEDiMTS). Seventeen favorable opinions were published concerning the registration or modification of registration conditions/extension of indications for the medical devices in the List of Reimbursable Products and Services (LPPR). They relate to cardiovascular, endocrine, e-health, interventional radiology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedic devices, and medical aids.
15
Jan 2025

Recommendations about add-on reimbursement for medical devices in France in December 2024

The French National Authority for Health (HAS) released new recommendations about add-on reimbursement of medical devices and medical aids from the December 2024 meetings of the National Commission for Evaluation of Medical Devices and Health Technologies (CNEDiMTS). Three favorable opinions were published concerning the registration of new medical devices in the List of Reimbursable Products and Services (LPPR). They relate to breast reconstruction and medical aids.
08
Jan 2025

New CCAM codes to be introduced in France

On December 24, 2024, the decision of the National Union of Health Insurance Funds (UNCAM) regarding the update of the CCAM Classification of procedure codes was published in the Official Journal of the French Republic. Changes include registration of three new procedure codes, modification of billing notes for certain procedures, and amendment of modifiers. The updates are expected to come into force on February 1, 2025.
04
Dec 2024

Recommendations about add-on reimbursement for medical devices in France in November 2024

The French National Authority for Health (HAS) released new recommendations about add-on reimbursement of medical devices and medical aids from the November 2024 meetings of the National Commission for Evaluation of Medical Devices and Health Technologies (CNEDiMTS). Two recommendations were published concerning the registration of new medical devices in the List of Reimbursable Products and Services (LPPR). Opinions were related to breast reconstruction and medical aids.