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NECA Hosts Workshop to Enhance Understanding of Latest Medical Technology Evaluation Reforms

Amid increasing calls for advancements in medical technology evaluation processes, the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (NECA) has stepped up to host a vital...

Austria Develops Groundbreaking Model for Social Prescribing in Primary Care

Austria is spearheading an innovative approach to healthcare with the development of a programme theory for social prescribing (SP) in primary care environments. Implemented...

G-BA Sets New Standards with Pirtobrutinib Data Collection Procedure

The German Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) has embarked on a groundbreaking path by initiating a procedure aimed at requiring supplementary data collection for the...

Accelerating Cancer Care: New Framework Aims for Faster Patient Access in Europe

Across Europe, the challenge of swiftly delivering innovative cancer therapies into the hands of patients exacerbates the stark realities of unmet medical needs within...

Debating Health Technology Assessment Committee Composition and Conflicts

In the rapidly advancing world of healthcare technology, one must consider the intricate dynamics of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Committees. These committees form a...

Major Scrutiny on New Lung Cancer Treatment Drug Hetronifly

A significant advancement in pharmaceuticals is under review as the Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Tariff System (AOTMiT) evaluates the potential reimbursement of...

Polygenic Risk Scores: Aligning Ethics and Utility in Healthcare

In the rapidly advancing field of genetics, Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS) stand out as a potentially transformative element in personalizing healthcare. However, the complexity...

BTD Programs: Fast Tracking Therapies, But Not Guarantees of Efficacy

In the rapidly evolving landscape of pharmaceutical approvals, Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) programs have quickly become a focal point for expedited drug development processes...

Germany Investigates Risk-Adapted PSA and MRI Prostate Cancer Screening

Germany's healthcare system pioneers a new phase in early prostate cancer detection through a focus on innovative medical assessment methods. As this shift unfolds,...

MIDBA: Revolutionizing Drug Delivery with YpsoMate

The Molecule Independent Device Bridging Approach (MIDBA) with YpsoMate represents a significant milestone in drug delivery innovations. Unlike traditional methodologies, MIDBA opts for an...

Health Experts Focus on Technology Assessment in Rare Diseases at RAREMED Congress

In a bid to confront the challenges surrounding access to advanced therapies for rare disease patients, the first RAREMED Congress in Colombia brought together...

German Health Panel Begins Cystic Fibrosis Mutation Panel Review

Armed with a mandate to maintain the highest standards in national healthcare practices, the Gemeinsame Bundesausschuss (G-BA) has embarked on a critical assessment of...

NICE Holds Back Clascoterone Recommendation Over Evidence Lack

In a move that underscores the important role of evidence submission in pharmacological approvals, the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)...

G-BA Assigns IQWiG to Probe Links Between Surgery Volume and Quality in Pediatric Anorectal Malformations

The complexities surrounding the connection between the volume of medical procedures and the resulting quality of care are progressively emerging as significant concerns in...

Trastuzumab Deruxtecan Fails to Show Added Benefit in Breast Cancer Patients

The stakeholders in the medical community navigate the complex landscape of cancer treatment options with the release of the latest dossier assessment from the...

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