HealthTech Connect – Horizon Scanning
Based on the PharmaScan system for horizon scanning of pharmaceuticals, HealthTech Connect seeks to: Identify and nurture innovation Raise the … read more »
MedTech Early Technical Assessment (META)
The MedTech Early Technical Assessment (META) tool was launched by the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) to … read more »
England Decision Makers
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) emerged from the 2012 reforms with … read more »
UK Decision Makers
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) regulates medicines, medical devices and … read more »
Background
An ageing population, rapid increases in medical technology innovation and the trend for increasingly expensive treatments becoming available has meant … read more »
Appraising Medical Technologies in Wales
Key Challenges in appraising technologies There are a number of challenges around the assessment of technologies. In particular, due to … read more »
Procurement and Adoption of Medical Technologies in Wales
Benefits of Adopting Medical Technologies According to the Welsh Government, the potential benefits of the adoption of medical technologies in … read more »
Fast Track Appraisal Process
Fast Track Process In October 2016, NICE published a joint consultation with NHS England containing proposals to change aspects of … read more »
An Introduction to Medtech Innovation Briefings (MIBs)
What is a MIB? A Medtech Innovation Briefing is a document produced by NICE. It is intended to be purely … read more »
Effective Engagement
Making the right approach The key things to have in place when developing your Public Affairs plan are: Clear objectives … read more »
