Key topics
There is only one key theme describing market access for medical technologies in Greece:
- Reimbursement: payment mechanism via the DRG system, separately paid devices
Reimbursement
In January 2024, the Greek DRG system replaced the old KEN-DRG system in reimbursing hospital care in Greece. The current system is based on the German DRG system.
DRGs are determined by the combination of a procedure code (Greek Medical Procedure Classification) and a diagnosis code (ICD-10-GrM). The procedure coding classification and the DRG system are maintained by the Greek DRG Institute (ΚΕ.ΤΕ.Κ.Ν.Υ.). As the system has only been introduced recently, the possibilities to implement changes in the procedural classification or the DRG system are still not well defined.
Certain high cost devices and procedures can be paid for separately, outside of the DRG system. These technologies and procedures can be found in the Integrated Regulation for Health Services (EKPY), maintained by the National Organization for the Provision of Health Services (EOPYY).
Specifics for IVD tests
In-vitro diagnostic tests provided in ambulatory settings are reimbursed on a fee-for-service basis via the EOPYY List of medical procedures, maintained by EOPYY.
How can MTRC help?
Development of reimbursement analysis (procedure coding, payment mechanism, reimbursement tariffs, policy and HTA considerations)
Development of reimbursement strategy
Adaptation of the global health economic model to the Greek settings
Access to an educational seminar on the Greek reimbursement system
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