Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/077e28/global_trends_in_r) has announced the addition of the "Global Trends in Reimbursement of Medical Technology" report to their offering.
Make sure you understand global reimbursement mechanisms and maximise the market potential for your products.
Reimbursement mechanisms for medical technology are complex, with different systems applicable to private and public healthcare, different product categories and even different regions of the same country also, countries are reforming and restructuring their healthcare provision. Often reimbursement is used politically as a means of price curbing and slowing access to the latest technology, which leads to frequent overhauls of the systems in an attempt at achieving the best value for money.
These factors mean that for a medical technology company to be successful, it must devote significant time and resources to keeping abreast of the latest developments and devising strategies to best address the requirement.
This report will help you:
- Analyse the role of clinical and economic data in obtaining reimbursement
- Understand the importance of technology assessment, allowing you to maximise the chances of overcoming reimbursement hurdles and prepare a successful market entry strategy
- Plan your reimbursement strategy for all the main markets for your product
- Save time and money by avoiding the pitfalls of each reimbursement system
- Stay ahead of your competitors by understanding the likely effect of recent and upcoming legislation
- Learn from the experiences of experts who have many years' experience in reimbursement
Provides in-depth country profiles for the US, Japan, China, Germany, France, the UK, Italy and Spain; for each country analysed, the report will focus on:
- Overview of the healthcare system
- Reimbursement and pricing system
- Medical device registration requirements
- Timing of reimbursement actions
- Procurement practices and types of tenders
- Case studies
- Postmarket and surveillance requirements
- Key contacts
Reimbursement mechanisms for medical technology are highly complex in most countries, with different systems applicable to private and public healthcare, to different product categories and even to different regions of the same country. Not only that, but the goal posts keep moving, as countries reform and restructure their healthcare provision. Often reimbursement is used politically as a means of price curbing and slowing access to the latest technology, which leads to frequent overhauls of the systems in an attempt at achieving the best value for money.
These factors mean that for a medical technology company to be successful, it must devote significant time and resources to keeping abreast of the latest developments and devising strategies to best address the requirements.
Source: Informa Healthcare
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