MedTech Innovations & Reimbursements: Perspectives of a Health Insurer, the National Health Care Institute and patients
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MedTech Innovations & Reimbursements: Perspectives of a Health Insurer, the National Health Care Institute and patients

MedTech Innovations & Reimbursements: Perspectives of a Health Insurer, the National Health Care Institute and patients

Date
17-09-2024
Time
08:45 - 13:00
Location
DesignLab University of Twente (Enschede)

How do you ensure the care provider and patient accept a medical technology innovation and the health insurer reimburses the new technology? To do this, it is essential to understand how these parties view new medical technology. During this session, we will get a glimpse into the world of MedTech innovations and reimbursement, as seen from (1) the health insurer, (2) the National Health Care Institute, and (3) the patient.

What: MedTech Twente knowledge session

Date: Tuesday, September 17

Time: 8:45 – 12:30 hrs (lunch from 12:30 to 13:15 hrs)

Location: DesignLab University of Twente,  Hengelosestraat 500 in Enschede

Room: IDEATE

Language: Dutch

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Developers of MedTech innovations often have to deal with health insurers, the National Health Care Institute, and patient organizations to successfully bring their products to market. Financing and reimbursement depend on what type of innovation is involved, which system law it falls under, and the role of various parties involved in these various routes.

  • Health insurance companies are vital links in the reimbursement process for innovations, which is essential for the financial feasibility and acceptance of new technologies.
  • National Health Care Institute (Zorginstituut Nederland) is a government organization whose main task is to compile the basic health insurance package, including making assessments and issuing advice to the Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Sport.
  • Patient organizations, with their invaluable insights into patients’ needs and experiences, play a crucial role in the development of products that truly enhance patient care, thereby increasing the likelihood of successful adoption and reimbursement.

We have invited three parties to give a ‘look behind the scenes’: a major Dutch insurer (to follow soon!), patient organization ReumaNederland and the National Health Care Institute.

This session is essential for anyone involved in medical technology innovations who wants to understand how reimbursement processes work. The goal is to shed more light on these organizations’ crucial roles in reimbursing MedTech innovations.

PROGRAM

08:45 | 09:00

Walk in with coffee and tea

09:00 | 09:10

Welcome by innovation cluster MedTech Twente

09:10 | 10:10

Stephanie Daleweij - Innovation manager at VGZ

Coöperatie VGZ is one of the largest non-profit health insurers in the Netherlands. And as a cooperative, we work together towards a healthier Netherlands and future-proof healthcare for everyone. We do this by stimulating and supporting renewal and innovation within healthcare. We strive for better care for the patient while reducing the pressure on scarce staff and costs.

10:10 | 10:25

Break

10:25 | 11:25

Corné Baatenburg de Jong - Deputy Director at ReumaNederland

ReumaNederland is a patient organization focused on improving the quality of life for people with rheumatic diseases through education, advocacy, and scientific research. In recent years, Corné has had the opportunity to experience, guide, and realize many projects and implementation processes from close up, thereby examining all mutual interests, including those from the patients' perspective.

11:25 | 12:25

Robin Toorneman - Senior Advisor Healthcare Innovations at National Health Care Institute

The National Health Care Institute plays a central role in the Dutch healthcare system by advising on the basic health insurance package, developing guidelines, and assessing new medical technologies for effectiveness and safety. Together, they form the core of the discussion on the future of Medtech innovations and the role of reimbursement in healthcare. Robin focuses on policy and package issues related to innovative medical technology and digital care. As a former entrepreneur and consultant, Robin has in-depth knowledge of market access, reimbursement issues, and scaling healthcare innovations.

12:25 | 12:30

Wrap up

12:30 | 13:00

Lunch

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MedTech Twente
Postbus 217
7500 AE  ENSCHEDE

T: +31 (0)53 483 68 00
contact@medtechtwente.nl

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Hengelosestraat 500
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