Healthcare Systems

Alec Morton of NUS explains how AI is changing health technology assessment, what stays human, and why cheaper analysis could mean more health economics.

CTS's Global Horizon panel brought four US operators to Montréal to explain why the US healthcare market rewards commercial readiness over good technology, and what founders can do about it. #SyenzaNews #MarketAccess #HealthTech

South Korea is putting AI at the centre of its healthcare agenda, pairing the new AI Basic Healthcare Strategy with a USD 30.4 billion biohealth export target. Vice Minister Lee Hyung Hoon sets out the vision in an interview with PharmaBoardroom. #SyenzaNews #SouthKorea #Biohealth #DigitalHealth #MarketAccess

Portuguese private health insurers cleared €1 billion in six months as premiums climbed 9.1% to €466 a year. #SyenzaNews #HealthInsurance #Portugal #MarketAccess

South Africa’s health department pushes back on claims that state tenders are hollowing out pharmaceutical manufacturing, arguing the sector’s real pressures are regulatory rather than the result of procurement decisions.

🔑 How is South Africa’s SEP adjustment safeguarding pharma supply security? The latest Single Exit Price adjustment seeks to balance affordability with manufacturer sustainability, helping to stabilise medicine availability amid economic pressures. Read the full analysis to see what it means for pricing, supply chains and market access. #SyenzaNews #pharmaceuticals #regulatoryaffairs #MarketAccess #healthcarepolicy

Is the US childhood vaccine schedule really out of step with peer nations? A new analysis finds it aligns closely with other developed countries in both the number and timing of recommended vaccines. Explore the full comparison and what it means for vaccine policy. #SyenzaNews #globalhealth #HealthcareInnovation #healthcarepolicy #innovation

Is tirzepatide delivering better value than semaglutide for patients and payers? A fresh analysis shows how tirzepatide can drive greater cost savings alongside improved health outcomes in obesity and type 2 diabetes management. Discover the key findings shaping treatment and reimbursement decisions. #SyenzaNews #pharmaceuticals #HealthEconomics #costeffectiveness

Portugal's INFARMED has blocked public funding for Datroway in breast cancer, citing insufficient added value.

How is South Africa advancing local production of cutting-edge HIV treatments? The country has shortlisted manufacturers for Lenacapavir, paving the way for greater domestic capacity, improved access, and stronger pharmaceutical supply chains across the region. Explore how this step supports broader drug development goals. #SyenzaNews #pharmaceuticals #drugdevelopment #innovation #MarketAccess

Is integrated care in Canada losing momentum? Walter Wodchis’ blueprint outlines a practical path to coordinated, patient-centered services, yet progress has stalled amid structural and policy barriers. This analysis explores the key challenges and what’s needed to move forward. Read the full breakdown to see how Canada can get integrated care back on track. #SyenzaNews #HealthcareInnovation #healthcare #innovation #healthcarepolicy

Is the Dutch health insurance fund heading back into the red? Projections show the Zorgverzekeringsfonds returning to an operating deficit in 2026, raising fresh questions about long-term sustainability and the balance between premiums, benefits, and public spending. Read the full analysis to see what this means for healthcare financing. #SyenzaNews #healthcare #HealthEconomics #MarketAccess #healthcarepolicy