Japan is considering a new approach to its “special” market expansion re-pricing that would exclude drug sales tied to private…
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Industry Groups Call for Reimbursement Scheme Tailored to Characteristics of SaMDs
Industry organizations of digital health companies and medical startups on April 18 called on the government to reimburse software as a medical device (SaMD) under a system that fully embraces the value and special characteristics of these products. The call…
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