What are the key diagnostics access & policy developments from 2021?

We regularly monitor diagnostics reimbursement and policy developments in various markets. At the end of the year, it is always good to take a pause and look back at the major initiatives.

We find the following 7+1 initiatives relevant from 2021 (non-exhaustive list)

Would you add anything else?

1. WHO publishes new Essential Diagnostics List and urges countries to prioritize investments in testing

2. Diagnostics for Better Health: Considerations for Global Implementation

3. UK's MedTech Funding Mandate To Boost Access To Diagnostics And Medtech

4. NICE’s Office for Digital Health opens its doors

5. EU expert panel starts accepting applications to review high-risk IVDs

6. France to enable rapid market access for digital health solutions

7. EU-HTA: Commission welcomes the adoption of new rules to improve access to innovative technologies

8. TARMED-TARDOC Transition Soon To Be Signed-Off?