Abstract
Overview
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
In-depth country analysis
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