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23
Sep 2024

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 better understand the potential scope of our support. From the week of September 23rd, we are planning to work on 17 projects. Review the full list of planned activities in this post.
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Sep 2024

Med Tech-related technology assessments from NICE in August 2024

In August 2024, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published three new Interventional Procedures Guidance concerning caval valve implantation for tricuspid regurgitation and phrenic nerve pacing for ventilator-dependent high cervical spinal cord injury and for congenital central hypoventilation syndrome. Furthermore, two new clinical guidelines were published for diabetic retinopathy and adrenal insufficiency.
19
Sep 2024

Thirteen projects awarded under the 2025 round of the Efficiency Research program

In July 2024, the Dutch Organization for Health Research and Development (ZonMw) awarded thirteen projects under the 2025 round of the Efficiency Research program, including one project on e-health, one project on extracorporeal treatments, one project in orthopedics, one project in neurology, one project in urology, two projects in obstetrics and gynecology, one project in radiotherapy and one project in the cardiovascular area.
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Sep 2024

NICE prioritization board decisions published in August 2024

In August 2024, NICE prioritization board decisions were published regarding the following Med Tech-related topics: clinical guidelines on lower urinary tract symptoms in men (prioritized), NPi-200 for pupillary light reflex in critical care (not prioritized), Aquablation robotic therapy in benign prostatic hyperplasia (not prioritized), and tumor treating fields in glioblastoma (not prioritized).
16
Sep 2024

New procedure codes in Finland from January 2025

In September 2024, the Finnish classification of procedures (THL) was updated two times. On September 6, 2024, seven new procedure codes concerning mental health and dental procedures were introduced. On September 11, 2024, forty new procedure codes concerning gastrointestinal, obstetrics and gynecology, surgical procedures, and some other fields were introduced. The codes will come into force on January 1, 2025.
13
Sep 2024

The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) call for 2025 is now open in England

On September 1, 2024, the application window opened to join the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) program in 2025. NIA supports the development of individuals ('Fellows') and the spread of their innovation nationally. For the 2025 intake, the NIA seeks high-impact, evidence-based innovations that can address any challenge the healthcare system faces. The application deadline is October 14, 2024.
11
Sep 2024

Favorable coverage decision for molecular gene profile analysis (Oncotype DX) in Norway

Molecular gene profile analysis (Oncotype DX) was evaluated within the "New Methods" framework starting in 2021. On August 26, 2024, the Decision Forum for "New Methods" recommended Oncotype DX to be introduced to predict the benefit of chemotherapy in postmenopausal patients with lymph node-positive, estrogen receptor-positive (ER+), human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 negative (HER2-) early-stage invasive breast cancer.
09
Sep 2024

Status of the healthcare structural reform in Denmark

On August 19, 2024, the Agenda for the meeting of the Board of Danish Regions was published. One of the themes to be discussed during the meeting was the Danish Regions consultation response regarding the Health Structure Commission's report. The meeting was held on August 22, 2024.
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Sep 2024

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 better understand the potential scope of our support. From the week of the 9th of September, we are planning to work on 18 projects. Review the full list of planned activities in this post.