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21
Oct 2024

The revised EBM catalog for the fourth quarter of 2024 published in Germany

On October 1, 2024, the revised EBM (German Uniform Evaluation Standard) catalog for the fourth quarter of 2024 was published. The changes introduced mainly concerned updates of the contents (services legends, preambles of the several EBM subchapters). The newly introduced EBM codes relate to the co-funded study on cold plasma treatment for chronic wounds.
21
Oct 2024

Bi-weekly snapshot of market access and HEOR project work at MTRC

Our goal at MTRC is to inform the decision-making of our clients and to support their market access activities. Below is a snapshot of our planned activities for the next two weeks. This can help our existing and prospective clients to better understand the potential scope of our support. From the week of October 21st, we are planning to work on 16 projects. Review the complete list of planned activities in this post.
18
Oct 2024

Health economists from MTRC co-authored study presented at the 34th Annual Meeting of the Italian Society of Uro-Oncology (SIUrO)

Oleg Borisenko, Andrey Maslov and Agni Baka co-authored research titled "Utility of MpMRI and phi in detection of prostate cancer in Italy: a decision analytic modeling" presented on 3-5th of October 2024, in Bologna, Italy. The analysis aimed at the evaluation of clinical and cost consequences of different diagnostic options for prostate cancer in Italy. Read the abstract of the research here.
18
Oct 2024

New version of NABM nomenclature released

On October 9, 2024, the new version of the Nomenclature of Medical Biology Procedures (NABM 93) was released in France. Changes included the introduction of five new codes and wording modifications for several codes.
16
Oct 2024

Intra-DRG list updated in France

In October 2024, the updated version of the intra-DRG list was published in France. Three new devices were registered in the cardiovascular and neurovascular fields. Furthermore, one device was removed from the list, and the registration conditions for several devices were changed.
15
Oct 2024

The 2025 Norwegian procedure coding system (NKPK) released

In October 2024, the Norwegian Directorate of Health released the Norwegian Clinical Procedure Coding (NKPK) system for 2025. A total of 15 new codes were introduced concerning cardiovascular, interventional radiology, neuromodulation, pulmonary, surgical procedures, and spine fields.
14
Oct 2024

Med Tech-related health technology assessments from NIHR in September 2024

In September 2024, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) in England released three MedTech-related assessments in its Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Journal, which concerned hyperthermic intraoperative peritoneal chemotherapy and cytoreductive surgery in peritoneal metastases, resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta in life-threatening torso hemorrhage, and clopidogrel resistance genotype testing. HTA Journal publishes research reports on the effectiveness, costs, and broader impact of health technologies for those who use, manage, and provide care in the NHS and informs National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance.