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06
Apr 2020

Positive assessment of Impella 5.0 by HAS in France

On March 30, 2020, the French High Authority for Health, has published the opinion of the National Commission for the Evaluation of Medical Devices and Health Technologies (CNEDiMTS) regarding the Impella 5.0 device. The clinical added value was graded with level II (important) for the post-cardiotomy cardiogenic shock indication. After the negotiation with CEPS, Impella might be the first short-term VAD to enter add-on reimbursement list LPPR.
03
Apr 2020

MTRC has released European reimbursement report for minimally invasive treatment of prostate cancer in 11 EU countries

The report presents a summary of the reimbursement situation for minimally invasive treatment of prostate cancer in Europe. The following procedures are considered under the scope of analysis: high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), cryoablation, focal laser ablation, radiofrequency ablation, microwave thermal ablation of the prostate. Open and laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, as well as external radioation therapy and low-dose-rate barchytherapy, are considered as comparators. The analysis covers procedure coding, payment mechanism, reimbursement tariffs and policy restrictions in 11 EU countries including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. It is also possible to add analysis in the Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Romania, Russia and Turkey.
03
Apr 2020

MTRC has released European reimbursement report for the use of minimally invasive treatment of lung cancer in 11 EU countries

The report presents a summary of the reimbursement situation for the use of minimally invasive treatment of lung cancer in Europe. The following procedures ware considered under the scope of analysis: cryotherapy, microwave ablation, photodynamic therapy, radiofrequency ablation of lung. Open and VATS lobectomy will be considered as a comparator. The analysis covers procedure coding, payment mechanism, reimbursement tariffs and policy restrictions in 11 EU countries including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. It is also possible to add analysis in the Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Romania, Russia and Turkey.
03
Apr 2020

SwissDRG COVID19-related announcements

In March 2020, the entity managing the Swiss DRG system, SwissDRG, released several announcements about the changes related to the COVID19. The announcements concern diagnosis coding of COVID19, and the reimbursement changes required to adequately cover the care for the new disease.
02
Apr 2020

MTRC has released European reimbursement report for occipital nerve stimulation in 11 EU countries

The report presents a summary of the reimbursement situation for occipital nerve stimulation in Europe. The following indications are considered: migraine with aura; cluster headache syndrome. The analysis covers procedure coding, payment mechanism, reimbursement tariffs and policy restrictions in 11 EU countries including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. It is also possible to add analysis in the Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Romania, Russia and Turkey.
02
Apr 2020

MTRC has released European reimbursement report for mechanical ventilation in 11 EU countries

The report presents a summary of the reimbursement situation for mechanical ventilation in Europe. The following clinical indications are considered: acute community-acquired viral pneumonia complicated with acute respiratory failure; severe sepsis due to acute community-acquired viral pneumonia with multiorgan failure (cardiac, respiratory and renal); acute hemorrhagic stroke with the development of com. The analysis covers procedure coding, payment mechanism, reimbursement tariffs and policy restrictions in 11 EU countries including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. It is also possible to add analysis in the Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Romania, Russia and Turkey.
02
Apr 2020

Epicardial closure of left atrial appendage using clips in atrial fibrillation assessed by Spanish AETSA

In February 2020, the Andalusian Health Technology Assessment Department published an assessment report on the evaluation of effectiveness and safety of epicardial closure of left atrial appendage using clips by minimally invasive surgery for thromboembolism prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation. The scientific evidence about the effectiveness and safety of the left atrial appendage closure through minimally invasive epicardial clipping is inadequate and insufficient; further research is needed.
01
Apr 2020

MTRC has released European reimbursement report for the use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) (procedure and medical aid) in 11 EU countries

The report presents a summary of the reimbursement situation for the use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) (procedure and medical aid) in Europe. The following clinical indications are considered: diabetic foot ulcer; venous leg ulcer; pressure ulcer. The analysis covers procedure coding, payment mechanism, reimbursement tariffs and policy restrictions in 11 EU countries including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. It is also possible to add analysis in the Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Romania, Russia and Turkey.