Innovation funding
14
Jun 2019
A syndicated report (>80 pages) includes the overview and statistics of 16 key innovation funding and coverage with evidence development schemes in seven European countries: Austria, Belgium, England, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland. The price of the report is €1600.
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12
Jun 2019
On the 24th of April 2019, the French Technical Agency for Hospital Information (ATIH) has released a technical note in connection with the 2019 DRG changes. Several key updates in relation to the financing of hospitalization benefits as a change of DRGs for fractional flow reserve, package to finance the rehabilitation and infusion costs of the pulmonary system and implementation of two innovative packages for PULSANTE and WISE CRT devices were outlined.
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07
Jun 2019
In France, there is a fast-track pathway, which provides reimbursement within the framework of the prospective medico-economic study, aiming at demonstrating benefits to patients or reduction of expenditure of health care system. On the 19th of April, the French National Authority for Health published two opinions regarding the inclusion of two devices into innovation package - eCLIPS: for treatment of cerebral aneurysm, Nuvaira™ Lung Denervation System for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.
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17
May 2019
In 2013, Norway established a framework “New Method” for the introduction of innovations into the health care system through either a national or hospital-based health technology assessment. In this framework, all innovations should undergo HTA before being funded. In April of 2019, the NIPH has released an HTA report for patent foramen ovale closure, antiplatelet or anticoagulation therapy alone for management of cryptogenic stroke commissioned by RHF Forum. Based on this HTA, the RHF Forum will make a decision regarding further implementation of current treatment method.
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08
May 2019
In 2013, Norway established a framework “New Method” for the introduction of innovations into the health care system through either a national or hospital-based health technology assessment. In this framework, all innovations should undergo HTA before being funded. In April of 2019, the new mini-HTA regarding above cuff vocalization (ACV) was initiated by Oslo University Hospital. After completion of the assessment, hospital management will make a decision about funding of studied technology.
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29
Apr 2019
The Innovation Fund in Germany was created in 2015 for the period from 2016 to 2019, with the primary aim to improve health care for policyholders and patients in statutory health insurance (SHI). In March 2019, the governing parties have agreed in the coalition agreement that the innovation funding should be continued at least until March 2021 with an annual budget of €200 million.
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26
Apr 2019
On the 14th of March of 2019, the Dutch National Health Care Institute has opened a project submission period in a framework of subsidy scheme called “Promising care.” This scheme makes it possible to obtain temporary financing for a maximum of 6 years for those treatment methods that look promising but are not yet reimbursed from the basic package. The period for submitting project ideas for promising care is from March 14 to May 14, 2019.
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25
Apr 2019
The Swiss innovation agency, InnoSuisse, reminds that the deadline for the application for financing of truly innovative projects is May 20, 2019. The Swiss Federal Council has ensured additional funding of CHF 24 million for 2019 and 2020 for the “Impulse digitalization programme.”
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23
Apr 2019
The Academic Health Science Networks in partnership with the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) launched a report of the MedTech landscape aimed at accelerating the entry, adoption, and spread of innovations for the benefit of patients and commercial success.
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16
Apr 2019
The 13 innovations joining the NHS Innovation Accelerator were announced on March 5, 2019, as part of an event to launch the fourth year of this award-winning national accelerator.
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12
Apr 2019
On the 16th of February of 2019, the approval for financing of WISE CRT system in a framework of “forfait innovation” program was released in the Official French Gazette. This financing is provided for the 48-months period; it includes the amount of €25,600 and cannot be combined with other benefits. It is fully covered by the compulsory health insurance schemes.
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29
Mar 2019
Norway established in 2013 a framework “New Method” for the introduction of innovations into the health care system through either a national or hospital-based health technology assessment. In this framework, all innovations should undergo HTA before being funded. Currently, 13 ongoing mini-HTA projects are conducted in Norway: robotic-assisted procedures, microwave ablation, and tonsillectomy devices, among others.
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