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Council for Medical Schemes latest CMScript focusing on amputations under PMB regulations. Amputation, the removal or loss of a body part, can drastically alter a person’s life. It impacts an individual’s mobility, work capabilities, social interactions, and independence. This article explores the causes of amputations, preventative measures, and the journey towards recovery and rehabilitation. Life After Amputation: Recovery and Rehabilitation Amputations due to traumatic and crush injuries, severe burns, diabetes mellitus, peripheral artery diseases, severe infections, and cancers must be […]

HTA Agencies Meeting Updates: It seems the Heads of HTA Agencies Group had a productive meeting in Lisbon, Portugal. They discussed key strategic topics including the confirmation of the new Vice-Chair, updates on the HTA Regulation and long-term strategic planning for the group! Next meeting will take place in Stockholm, Sweden in May 2023.

Gathering and analyzing patient experience data in a real-world setting is a key challenge for many. To explore this further, ISPOR in Vienna held a second plenary panel featuring experts in the field. What did they discuss? The panel discussed the importance of rigor in choosing, implementing, and analyzing patient experience data in non-randomized, uncontrolled study designs. Dr. Burgos spoke about the Darwin EU initiative and the importance of stakeholder engagement and capacity building to facilitate patient experience data collection. […]

The International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) is a renowned professional society in Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR). Biennially, it publishes a report, outlining the ISPOR Top 10 HEOR Trends. This article explores the 2022-2023 top trends, heavily influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, and their implications for the healthcare industry. Real-world Evidence (RWE) – The Number One Trend RWE has been identified as the top trend for 2022-2023. Its significance has grown due to its crucial role […]

Abu Dhabi has launched its Drug and Poison Information Service. The aim is to raise awareness on the safe drugs use and the necessary procedures to prevent poisoning. This will strengthen research efforts in the Emirate to further develop the clinical toxicology field and improve healthcare outcomes. In 2023 the goal is to increase the working hours of the hotline service to become around the clock.