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Cost-efficient European adaptations of global health economic models

Experience with model adaptations in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the UK

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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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Value-Based Procurement Publication Digest: Development of an admission criterion framework for high-cost medical consumables in governmental hospitals: a systematic review

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

In a recent publication, Chu et al. conducted a systematic review to develop an admission criterion framework for high-cost medical consumables in governmental hospitals. The study was carried out in a multi-country context and established a framework with seven first-level and 23 second-level indicators, highlighting the primacy of “Clinical Benefit,” followed by “Economic Value,” and “Organizational Impact.” This framework helps decision-makers ensure both efficient resource allocation and robust clinical outcomes.

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