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May 2025

Updates in coverage recommendations for CGM devices in type 2 diabetes in Sweden

On May 8, 2025, the Medical Technologies Product (MTP) Council revised its recommendations on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), initially issued in 2022 under the Orderly Introduction of Medical Technologies framework. The updated recommendations now allow the use of other CGM devices considered equivalent to FreeStyle Libre and FreeStyle Libre 2, which were the only recommended products in 2022. Simultaneously, the MTP Council initiated a reassessment of CGM devices for T2D and tasked the Dental and Pharmaceutical Benefits Agency (TLV) to carry out a new health economic evaluation.
02
May 2025

Funding of 80 million SEK in 2025 for the Genomic Medicine Sweden (GMS) project

On April 14, 2025, the National Board of Health and Welfare was tasked to allocate 80 million SEK from the government to support Genomic Medicine Sweden (GMS) project in 2025. Funding will be distributed to several projects, including the development and/or implementation of innovative technologies such as whole genome sequencing based on long DNA reads, gene panels for sensitive detection of residual disease, and precision diagnostics (liquid biopsies for solid tumors, detection of antibiotic resistance).
20
Mar 2025

Nordic cooperation for sustainable procurement of medical equipment

In late January 2025, the Nordic Initiative for Environmental Labelling of Medical Supplies (NIELS) project was completed. The initiative was aimed to promote greener procurement of medical equipment by expanding the use of eco-labeling. Following its successful conclusion, the project is now considering opportunities to broaden the dialogue to a European level.
26
Feb 2025

National evaluations commissioned to Swedish TLV in February 2025

In February 2025, the MTP Council announced national evaluations of two technologies within the Orderly introduction framework in Sweden. The Council commissioned the Dental and Pharmaceutical Benefits Agency (TLV) to perform a health economic evaluation of rectal spacers (SpaceOAR Hydrogel and Barrigel) used during radiotherapy in prostate cancer (re-evaluation) and AI-based solution (Stratipath Breast) for breast cancer risk assessment.
11
Dec 2024

2025 Swedish NordDRG system released

In November 2024, the annual update of the Swedish NordDRG system was published to come into force on January 1, 2025. No new DRGs were introduced. In 2025, to obtain DRG tariffs, cost-weights must be multiplied by a base rate of 88,061 SEK.
01
Nov 2024

2025 Swedish procedure coding system (KVÅ) released

In October 2024, the annual update of the Swedish procedure coding system (Classification of Health Care Measures, KVÅ) was released to come into force on January 1, 2025. A total of 55 new surgical procedure codes and 43 new medical procedure codes were introduced concerning diagnostic imaging, endoscopy, ENT, men’s health, nephrology and urology, gynecology, orthopedics, pulmonology, and some other areas.
02
Oct 2024

Hybrid closed-loop systems to be evaluated within the Orderly introduction framework in Sweden

On September 20, 2024, the Swedish Medical Technologies Product (MTP) Council commissioned the Dental and Pharmaceutical Benefits Agency (TLV) to perform a health economic evaluation of hybrid closed-loop systems for adults with type 1 diabetes. This evaluation is a part of the Orderly introduction framework, a staged process aimed at managing the national introduction of novel technologies. Based on the TLV assessment, the MTP Council will make recommendations to regions regarding the implementation of the technology and the criteria for use.
13
May 2024

MR-guided focused ultrasound to be evaluated within the Orderly introduction framework in Sweden

On May 6, 2024, the Swedish Medical Technologies Product (MTP) Council commissioned the Dental and Pharmaceutical Benefits Agency (TLV) to perform a health economic evaluation of MR-guided focused ultrasound (Exablate Neuro) for the treatment of patients with essential tremor and Parkinson's disease. This evaluation is a part of the Orderly introduction framework, a staged process aimed at managing the national introduction of novel technologies. Based on the TLV assessment, the MTP Council will make recommendations to regions regarding the implementation of the technology and the criteria for use.