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 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.

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.

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, Valls-Esteve et al. explored the integration and evolution of 3D printing and additive manufacturing (3DP/AM) in Spanish hospitals. The authors conducted a qualitative survey and collected data in two phases before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Their findings revealed an increased adoption of well-defined in-house 3DP/AM systems for custom surgical applications, with notable progress in fields like traumatology and maxillofacial surgery. Limited human resources, financial constraints, and regulatory compliance were critical challenges in introducing 3D/AM in hospitals.

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 Procurement Publications Digest. In a recent publication, Vogler et al. examined global pull incentives within public health policies aimed at promoting the market entry of novel antibiotics and diagnostics. Their analysis identified a range of pricing and reimbursement initiatives and offered a review of procurement incentives ‒ including value-based procurement, pooled procurement, and subscription-based models that decouple prices from volumes.

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, Fanshawe et al. systematically reviewed statistical methods for analyzing the performance of sequential diagnostic testing. The authors addressed five key themes: methods for combining tests, estimation of conditional dependence, repeated testing for risk assessment, adjustment for an imperfect reference standard, and meta-analysis of test sequences. This review offers methodological insights that enhance the precision and reliability of diagnostic evaluations.