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15
Mar 2024

Ongoing mini-HTAs in Norway in March 2024

In March 2024, several ongoing mini-HTA assessments for diagnostic imaging, e-health, endoscopic procedures, IVD, neuromodulation, peripheral vascular, and some other fields are evaluated as a part of a framework for the managed introduction of innovations "New Methods in Norway.
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Jan 2024

Administrative reorganization in Norway came into force

On January 1, 2024, changes in the Norwegian central health administration announced by the government in May 2023 came into force. The Directorate of Health expanded its responsibility in digitalization, the development of health care services, and public health. The Directorate of e-Health discontinued to be an independent body and merged with the Directorate of Health.
04
Jan 2024

2024 Norwegian DRG system released

In December 2023, the Norwegian Directorate of Health published a final version of the DRG system (Innsatsstyrt finansiering, ISF) for 2024. In general, no significant changes were introduced. No new DRGs will be added. One new Special Service Group (STG) for light treatment and five new Service Progress Groups (TFGs) concerning maternity care pathways and rehabilitation will be introduced.
16
Oct 2023

2024 procedure coding system (NKPK) released in Norway

In October 2023, the Norwegian Directorate of e-Health released the Norwegian Clinical Procedure Codes for 2024. The coding system consists of three parts: NCMP for medical procedures, NCSP for surgical, and NCRP for radiological procedures. A total of 28 new codes will be introduced from January 2024: 10 new surgical procedure codes, 14 new radiology procedure codes, and four new medical procedure codes.
02
Oct 2023

Call for input regarding MRgFUS for the “New Methods” framework in Norway

The “New Methods” framework invited interested parties to submit information regarding magnetic resonance-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) for treating intracranial tumors, neurodegenerative disease, and pain related to bone metastases before October 31, 2023. Ordering Forum will then decide whether the method will undergo evaluation at the national level.
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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.
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Sep 2023

Ongoing HTAs in Norway in September 2023

In September 2023, the following method assessments were initiated as a part of a framework for the managed introduction of innovations "New Methods" for cardiovascular, e-health, endocrine, gastrointestinal, IVD, men’s health, neurology and neurosurgery, neuromodulation, robotic surgery, and some other fields.
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Sep 2023

Ongoing mini-HTAs in Norway in September 2023

In September 2023, several ongoing mini-HTA assessments for e-health, gastrointestinal, IVD, neurology and neurosurgery, peripheral vascular, pulmonary and airways, and some other fields are evaluated as a part of a framework for the managed introduction of innovations "New Methods" in Norway.
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Aug 2023

2023-2028 strategy for “New Methods” framework published in Norway

In August 2023, the 2023-2028 strategy for the “New Methods” framework was published. The strategy defines the most important objectives for further improvement of the framework over the next five years, including the development of appropriate processes and prioritization criteria for medical devices and procedures.