Publication Digest: Digital Health Applications (DiGAs) on a Fast Track: Insights From a Data-Driven Analysis of Prescribable Digital Therapeutics in Germany From 2020 to Mid-2024

MTRC shares the most relevant and impactful publications in the field of sustainability for medical technologies in Europe through its Sustainability Publications Digest. In the recent publication, “Environmental impact of current endoscopic technology in urological procedures: a systematic review on reusable vs. disposable scopes,” Peyrottes et al. presented a systematic review to evaluate and synthesize the existing literature on environmental aspects related to urological endoscopy procedures.

MTRC shares the most relevant and impactful publications in the field of sustainability for medical technologies in Europe through its Sustainability Publications Digest. In the recent publication, “Carbon footprinting and sustainability impact assessment in urological surgical practice - A systematic review,” Wani et al. presented a systematic review to determine the carbon footprint (CFP) of urological surgical practice and identify opportunities for improving the environmental impact of urology surgical practice. Five articles were included in the review. Studies concerned the use of reusable cystoscopes, ureteroscopes and robotics-assisted surgery.

MTRC shares the most relevant and impactful publications in the field of sustainability for medical technologies in Europe through its Sustainability Publications Digest. In the recent publication, “The environmental impact of energy consumption and carbon emissions in radiology departments: a systematic review,” Roletto et al. presented a systematic review to identify all strategies to reduce energy use and carbon emissions in radiology. In total, 16 articles were included. Main topics were energy consumption (10/16, 62.5%), life-cycle assessment (4/16, 25.0%), and carbon footprint (2/16, 12.5%).

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, Martin et al. examined three Early Access Programs in France designed to expedite patient access to innovative medical devices. These included Innovation Funding, which has granted temporary coverage to 16 out of 35 applications (46%) since 2015; Transitional Coverage (PECT), which has approved six out of 11 applications (64%) since 2021; and Transitional coverage for digital health applications (PECAN), introduced in 2022, which provided favorable coverage opinion for a telemonitoring solution in its first year. The authors highlighted how targeted funding and regulatory frameworks can bridge the gap between innovation and accessibility, offering valuable insights for the development of a harmonized European framework.

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, Farah et al. conducted a systematic literature review to analyze the suitability of health technology assessment (HTA) domains for AI-based medical devices. The authors highlighted the following key challenges: AI technological evolution timelines, data requirements, complexity and transparency, clinical validation and safety requirements, regulatory and ethical considerations, and economic evaluation. Addressing these barriers through an adapted HTA framework will ensure robust assessments, guide the implementation of AI technologies, and maximize their benefits for patients and healthcare systems.