How are digital health applications assessed in Germany?
On 19 Dec 2019, the DVG came into force in Germany. This meant that since 2020, clinicians can prescribe and SHI funds
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The G-BA accepts treatment per video call
Introduction of DVPMG law On 9 June 2021, the law on the digital modernization of care (DVPMG) came into force. The key
The G-BA specifies QA requirements for cell and gene therapies in Germany
In the previous assessments of Kymriah, Yescarta, Tecartus, and Zolgensma, the G-BA had defined specific QA requirements for the use of these
G-BA assessment of orphan drug gene therapies, Zolgensma and Libmeldy
The gene therapies Zolgensma and Libmeldy, both, are targeting very rare, severe, genetic diseases in children. The G-BA has now assessed the
Reimbursement price and discounts – Drug prices in Germany
You might be familiar with the price negotiations to derive the reimbursement price, but this does not always reflect the final, real-world
Another reimbursement restriction in Germany
Most medicines are reimbursed at 100% from the day of launch in Germany, i.e. coverage by SHI funds is granted with the marketing authorization
Why did the G-BA assess Trimbow now?
Trimbow was launched onto the German market in 2017. So why did the G-BA assess its benefit now? You likely know that
Change in morbidity factor means more GPs are needed in Germany
Identifying amount of required healthcare The G-BA developed the needs planning directive (German: Bedarfsplanungs-Richtlinie) to give national rules on “how much” SHI-funded
Pricing of generics in Germany: Are there any rules?
The process of determining the reimbursed price of a product with a new chemical entity is clearly defined and follows specific steps.
Wound treatment: bandage material or other products – an important difference for reimbursement
Wound treatment materials and products are considered medical devices. The GVWG (§31 (1a) SGB V) from 2 December 2020 introduced a new