How do we measure How healthy’ someone really is? And how do we turn that into numbers that help shape health policy, pricing decisions and even drug approvals? That’s where the EQ-5D-5L comes …
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FDA’s Laboratory-Developed Tests (LDTs) Regulation Overturned — What Does this Mean Mean for Science and Innovation
In a landmark ruling, a US District Court has struck down the FDA’s attempt to regulate laboratory-developed tests (LDTs), a move celebrated by many in the scientific and diagnostics community, including the College …
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On 25 March 2025, France’s Ministry of Labor, Health, Solidarity, and Families released key updates for the 2025 healthcare pricing campaign, marking significant developments for hospitals and clinics nationwide. The National Health …
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Molecular Medicine Meets Women’s Health: France Fast-Tracks Reimbursement for Ziwig’s Saliva-Based Endometriosis Test
In a landmark move for women’s health, French health authorities have approved national reimbursement for theZiwig Endotest, a revolutionary saliva-based diagnostic for endometriosis. This non-invasive, mRNA-driven test now enters the public healthcare …
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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recently updated the routing criteria for itsHighly Specialised Technologies (HST) appraisal process. These amendments, approved on 19 March 2025, will be implemented …
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Telemedicine has increasingly become a fundamental component of healthcare delivery in Germany, addressing access challenges, supporting emergency services and facilitating continuity of care. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated its adoption, particularly …
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The Hidden Value of Certification In the world of digital health, especially in a country like France, where regulation and patient safety go hand in hand, certification for medical software …
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In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, digital technologies are playing an increasingly pivotal role in enhancing patient outcomes and streamlining clinical processes. However, with this rise in reliance on digital …
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Advancing Precision Medicine in Spain: The 2025 Update to the Genetic and Genomic Test Catalogue
In January 2025, Spain’s National Health System took a significant step forward in advancing precision medicine with the update of itsCommon Catalogue of Genetic and Genomic Tests. This update introduced …
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2025 Finnish NordDRG System Update: A Nordic Approach to Precision and Efficiency in Healthcare
On 1 January 2025, Finland implemented the annual update of the NordDRG system, bringing significant advancements to the classification and reimbursement of healthcare services. The 2025 update introduces 1,005 Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs), …