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18
Feb 2025

Health Economic Publication Digest: Early Economic Modeling to Inform a Target Product Profile: A Case Study of a Novel Rapid Test for Clostridioides difficile Infection

MTRC shares the most relevant and impactful publications in the field of market access and HEOR for medical technologies in Europe through its Health Economic Publications Digest. In a recent publication, Cocco et al. applied early economic modeling to establish target product profile specifications based on cost-effectiveness considerations, helping developers define key test performance criteria. The authors used the example of a novel rapid diagnostic for Clostridioides difficile infection in the UK setting. The study underscores how well-defined target product profiles can guide diagnostic test development to address pressing clinical needs.
17
Feb 2025

Publication Digest: Large simple randomized controlled trials-from drugs to medical devices: lessons from recent experience

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, Buccheri et al. explored the challenges of conducting randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for high-risk medical devices, emphasizing the added complexities of intervention costs, patient randomization, and blinding processes. Drawing on experience from the CORE-MD project and large-scale pharmaceutical trials during the COVID-19 pandemic, the authors highlighted the potential of large simple RCTs for high-risk medical devices. These trials leverage routine healthcare data to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate patient recruitment while maintaining robust clinical evidence.
13
Feb 2025

Value-Based Procurement Publication Digest: Medical Devices in the Region of Tuscany, Italy: Definitions of Innovative Devices and Potentially Innovative Devices and Their Impact on Procurement Decisions

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, Messori et al. analyzed an algorithm for identifying innovative, high-risk medical devices in Tuscany, Italy. Due to its limitations ‒ such as a narrow selection of qualifying devices and reliance on strict objective criteria ‒ the authors introduced a "potentially innovative" category to accommodate devices with clinical and economic value. Based on an analysis of 17 devices, this refined classification supports a structured procurement approach, with plans for regional implementation in hospitals in the coming months.
13
Feb 2025

Consultation for the proposed 2025/26 NHS Payment Scheme is open in England

On January 30, 2025, NHS England published a proposed 2025/26 NHS Payment Scheme (NHSPS) and launched a consultation. The scheme will be set for one financial year (starting on April 1, 2025). No significant changes were made to the general payment model. The changes include the introduction of tariffs for activities from Community Diagnostic Centres and a new Best Practice Tariff to incentivize shifting suitable procedures from day case or elective settings to outpatient settings. The deadline for comments submission is February 28, 2025.
12
Feb 2025

Bi-weekly snapshot of market access and HEOR project work at MTRC

Our goal at MTRC is to inform the decision-making of our clients and to support their market access activities. Below is a snapshot of our planned activities for the next two weeks. This can help our existing and prospective clients to understand the potential scope of our support better. From the week of the 10th of February, we plan to work on 14 projects. Review the complete list of planned activities in this post.
12
Feb 2025

Sustainability Publication Digest: Waste and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Produced from Ophthalmic Surgeries: A Scoping Review

MTRC shares the most relevant and impactful publications in the field of market access and HEOR for medical technologies in Europe through its Sustainability Publications Digest. In a recent publication, Morris et al. conducted a scoping review of data on waste and greenhouse gas emissions in ophthalmic surgery. Results of 10 studies revealed that most emissions are linked to the procurement of surgical materials, followed by travel emissions and building energy. The authors also proposed a standardized waste-lifecycle framework to organize future research to help generate robust evidence for implementing impactful waste reduction strategies in ophthalmology.
11
Feb 2025

Health Economic Publication Digest: Economic Evaluations of mHealth Interventions for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes: A Scoping Review

MTRC shares the most relevant and impactful publications in the field of market access and HEOR for medical technologies in Europe through its Health Economic Publications Digest. In a recent publication, Tornvall et al. conducted a systematic review of 12 economic evaluations of mHealth interventions for type 2 diabetes management. Most solutions ‒ featuring smartphone applications with text messaging and connected medical devices ‒ were generally deemed cost-effective or cost-saving. However, the authors highlighted moderate reporting quality, with a median CHEERS score of 59%. Methodological heterogeneity in outcome reporting further limits the overall robustness and comparability of the evidence for decision-makers.