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Molecular diagnostics

06
Feb 2024

Eight NHS Genomic Networks of Excellence launched in England

In January 2024, eight NHS Genomic Networks of Excellence were launched within the NHS Genomic Medicine Service (GMS). NHS England is funding these innovative networks to develop the evidence and model of adoption for cutting-edge genomic advances and technology applications and inform commissioning decisions.
01
Feb 2024

2024/25 National Genomic Test Directory released in England

In January 2024, NHS England issued an updated version of the National Genomic Test Directory for 2024/2025, which lists genomic tests commissioned by NHS England via Genomic Laboratory Hubs. Six new codes (test-indication combinations) were introduced in the Test Directory for cancer, and four new codes in the Test Directory for rare and inherited diseases.
22
Dec 2023

The revised EBM catalog for the first quarter of 2024 published in Germany

On December 21, 2023, the revised EBM (German Uniform Evaluation Standard) catalog for the first quarter of 2024 was published. The most significant changes concern the update of Annex 2 of the catalog, the introduction of the new EBM codes for external electrical cardioversion in adult and pediatric patients, follow-up and evaluation of the health app companion patella, as well as a companion diagnostics test for genotyping to determine CYP2C19 metabolism status.
12
Oct 2023

The revised EBM catalog came into force in Germany in October 2023

The revised EBM (German Uniform Evaluation Standard) catalog came into force on October 1, 2023. The most significant changes concern the introduction of the new EBM codes for several IVD tests, prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positron emission tomography, as well as for stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) in vestibular schwannomas.
29
Sep 2023

Regular update of the Norwegian Laboratory Code System released

In late September 2023, the Norwegian Directorate of e-Health released an updated version of the Norwegian Laboratory Code (NLK) system and associated tariffs to be implemented no later than November 1, 2023. A total of 123 new codes were added, 50 codes were terminated, and 69 codes were amended.
24
Jul 2023

Extended reimbursement for next-generation sequencing (NGS) in Belgium

In late June 2023, the National Institute for Health and Disability Insurance (INAMI-RIZIV) decided to extend reimbursement for molecular biology tests by next-generation sequencing (NGS) for one year until June 30, 2024. NGS in oncology and hemato-oncology are temporarily reimbursed as a pilot under a specific agreement (Convention) with INAMI-RIZIV from 2019.
19
Jun 2023

Update of the National Genomic Test Directory in England

On June 1, 2023, NHS England issued an updated version of the National Genomic Test Directory, which lists genomic tests commissioned by NHS England via Genomic Laboratory Hubs. Three new codes (test-indication combinations) were introduced in the Test Directory for rare and inherited diseases.