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Market Access Strategy for Medical Devices in Europe

Strategic recommendations on the topic of market access pathways for medical devices and IVD tests

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White Paper: Evidence Requirements for the Creation of IVD Reimbursement (NABM) Codes in France

Get insights from MTRC White Papers to advance your understanding on HAS assessments and evidence generation strategy for IVD tests in France

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Reimbursement summary for angioplasty of arteries of lower extremities

This post presents an extract from our reimbursement analysis for angioplasty of arteries lower extremities using plain and drug-coated balloons (DCBs) for peripheral artery disease in England, France and Germany. Plain balloon angioplasty is reimbursement via DRG solely and DCBs are reimbursement via combination of DRG and add-on reimbursement.
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Publication Digest: French reimbursement of health technologies: assessment is at the heart of the procedure

MTRC shares the most relevant and impactful publications in the field of market access and HEOR for medical technologies in Europe through its Publications Digest. 

In a recent publication, Carbonneil et al. analyzed the key stages of health technologies (including medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics) reimbursement in France, outlining the process from regulatory authorization to health technology assessment and final reimbursement decision. The study highlighted that assessment by the French National Authority for Health (HAS) is central to all procedures and serves as an essential tool for ensuring safe, effective, and affordable patient access. The authors noted that with evolving European regulations (HTAR), the French system will require continual adaptation to maintain timely and equitable healthcare access.

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