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Payment & Reimbursement

Are Medical Devices Cost-Effective?

Prior research has estimated that the economic benefits of medical devices for heart disease, colorectal cancer, diabetes, and musculoskeletal disease exceed their costs. We grouped pre-market authorized medical devices together in FDA-defined generic categories (e.g., drug-eluting stents, implantable cardio defibrillators, etc.), and then examined the cost-effectiveness of each group.

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Resource / Government Affairs & Legislative

The Economic Impact of the Medical Technology Industry

This report provides a 2021 statistical update on the contributions of the medical technology industry to national and state economic conditions.
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Resource / Payment & Reimbursement

Estimates of Medical Device Spending in the United States

This study was engaged to develop estimates of medical device spending in the United States, compare our estimates to NHE estimates published by CMS, and develop estimates of price changes for medical devices for comparison to standard indexes.
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Resource / Digital Health / Payment & Reimbursement

Modernizing Medicare Coverage for Digital Health Technologies

This report focuses on ways to modernize Medicare’s payment and coverage policies.
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Resource / Payment & Reimbursement

Medical Technology in the Value-Based Environment: An Assessment of Quality Measure Gaps

This white paper explores the impact of quality measure gaps for conditions and procedures treated through innovative medical technology. The paper identifies opportunities to fill critical gaps and improve measure sets for value-based care models.
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Blog / Global & Trade

The Semiconductor Chip Shortage Hits MedTech: Strategies to Build Resilient Supply Chains

The global semiconductor chip shortage is becoming an acute issue for MedTech companies. However, developing strategies to bolster supply chain resilience can help companies mitigate current and long-term risks.
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Resource / Global & Trade

The Impact of Applying Price Regulation to Medical Devices in Emerging Markets

The objective of this study is to assess the potential impact of pricing regulation of medical devices in Brazil, China, Colombia and India.
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Resource / Payment & Reimbursement

Understanding Evidence on the Value of Medical Technologies

This report is designed to help policy advisors and analysts understand the types of information that can inform clinical and coverage decisions for medical technologies.
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Resource / Payment & Reimbursement

A Framework for Comprehensive Assessment of Medical Technologies

AdvaMed launched a Strategic Value Initiative to develop principles and an approach for assessing the value of medical technologies that can be adopted by medtech companies, health systems, payers, and other stakeholders.
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Use Cases

Application of the MedTech Value Assessment Framework

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy For Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (SBRT)

Ophthalmic Devices Used In The Correction And Treatment Of Myopia

Siemens Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA)

Abbott’s 4th Generation ARCHITECT HIV Antigen/Antibody Combo Test

Abbott’s Vysis ALK Break Apart FISH Probe Kit Test

Rotation Medical’s Bioinductive Implant

Cymedica’s e-vive™ System

Exact Sciences Cologuard Multi-target sDNA Test

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Resource / Diagnostics / Payment & Reimbursement

A Framework for Comprehensive Assessment of the Value of Diagnostic Tests

AdvaMedDx launched a Strategic Value Initiative to develop principles and an approach for assessing the value of diagnostics that can be adopted by diagnostic manufacturers, health systems, payers, and other stakeholders.
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Resource / Payment & Reimbursement

Average Price Trends for Implantable Medical Devices, 2011-2015

This study examines empirical evidence on reported average price trends for several major categories of implantable medical devices over the period 2011 through 2015.
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Resource / Global & Trade

Price Index for Medical Device Imports – ABIIS Import Index

This study aimed to verify whether the medical technology available in the Brazilian market is, in fact, becoming more expensive and increasing healthcare costs.
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Resource / Global & Trade

Medtech and a Vibrant Japan: The Role of Medical Technology in Healthcare Spending, Workforce Productivity and Economic Growth

This white paper seeks to investigate the impact of medical technology on Japan’s initiatives to promote healthy aging, increase workforce participation, and retain skilled labor.
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Resource / Payment & Reimbursement

Healthy Savings: Medical Technology and the Economic Burden of Disease

This study takes a systematic approach to documenting the full costs and broader economic benefits of investment in representative medical technologies used to address four prevalent causes of death and disability.

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