Which decisions are made at Region level in the NHS in England? How do finances and funding work at this level? And how can industry best support and engage with Region leaders? We sit down with guest speaker Richard Smale (Interim Director of System Co-ordination, NHS England [NHSE] – South West) for an all-encompassing discussion that explored finance, funding flows, system priorities, and the decision-making process in NHS Regions. Richard heads up system co-ordination work across the...

What do we know about plans and policy for 2024/25? As the expected central operating plan had not materialised (at time of recording), and with a general election and a potential Labour government on the horizon, how can NHS and industry drive forward improvements and innovation? Host Robert Hull (Senior Consultant – NHS Insight & Interaction, Mtech Access) was joined by guest speakers Debbie Morgan (Director of Service Improvement and Transformation, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS...

What is health economic evaluation and which modelling approaches can be used to support market access activities? In this episode, our expert health economists explain the key strengths and limitations of the most common health economic modelling classifications and structures. Here, Hannah Gillies (Consultant – Health Economics) and Daniel MacDonald (Associate Consultant – Health Economics) de-mystify the different approaches to health economic modelling. Our specialists explore six of...

Here, our experts explore evidence strategies for medical devices, diagnostics and digital health technologies. Have you established the clinical and economic value of your medical device, diagnostic or digital technology? Do you have the evidence required to support your value proposition? Would a health technology assessment (HTA) route be appropriate for your product? What will payers, HTA agencies, and other key decision makers be looking for? And how should this information be...

How can you ensure your product is set up for success from early clinical trials right through to launch and commercialisation? In this Global Whispers webinar we explore best practice commercialisation strategy for healthcare products launching in the US market. Clare Foy (Director – Global Market Access, Mtech Access) speaks to Janice MacLennan (Pharma and Medtech brand strategist and founder of NMBLR) about how market access, HEOR and commercialisation leads in Pharma and Medtech can best...

What’s happening with specialised commissioning in the NHS? How likely is a delay in delegation to integrated care boards (ICBs)? How and what should Pharma and Medtech plan for amidst all this uncertainty? Malcolm Qualie (former Medicines Lead for Specialised Services, NHS England) speaks to David Thorne (Principal Associate, Mtech Access) to explore specialised commissioning in the NHS and what to expect as we head into 2024. Malcolm Qualie and David Thorne explored: Specialised...

What does it take to run a truly patient-centric integrated health system? What does the Welsh journey with integration tell us about the future for England? Paul Mears (CEO, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board) joins Robert Hull (Senior Consultant – NHS Insight & Interaction, Mtech Access) to explore the integrated care model in Wales and the lessons England can take from the Welsh experience. In this NHS Whispers webinar, guest speaker Paul Mears shares his experiences leading a...

Clare Foy (Director – Global Market Access, Mtech Access) speaks to Italian market access expert Prof. Fabrizio Gianfrate (Professor of Health Economics and Outcomes Research [HEOR] and Ex-Payer) about the market access landscape in Italy, particularly regarding changes at the Agenzia Italiana del Farmaco (AIFA). We explore: - The nature of the Italian market and the reimbursement process - Pricing and market access considerations when launching in Italy - What the reforms at AIFA mean for...

Dr Farzana Hussain (GP Principal, The Project Surgery) and Prof. Phil Richardson (Chair and Chief Innovation Officer, Mtech Access) explore the unmet needs of Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and how industry can best support primary care leaders and GPs as we head into winter, 2024 and beyond. Former ‘GP of the year’ and strategic influencer over primary care policy, Dr Farzana Hussain, discusses the unmet needs in primary care, how primary care leaders are responding to these challenges, and...

How can our community support NHS leaders to deliver a data-led, people-centric health service? Dr Mark Davies (Global Chief Health Officer, IBM) joins Prof. Phil Richardson (Chair and Chief Innovation Officer, Mtech Access) to explore the power of data, the role of community and how the health and life sciences ecosystem can support the NHS’s population health management goals. Population health management has the potential to be a powerful tool for healthcare systems, effecting the way...

How is Artificial Intelligence being used in the development of new medicines? What role can AI currently play in clinical trials? Where can AI bridge gaps and solve challenges? What could this mean for the future of market access? In this webinar, Dr George Magrath explains how his team at Lexitas are using AI in clinical trials in the field of ophthalmology. George and Calum explore: - How, when and where AI is being used in clinical trials - How Lexitas are using AI in clinical trials...

How is the UK political landscape evolving and what does this mean for Health Technology and Medical Device innovators? Robert Hull (Senior Consultant – NHS Insight & Interaction, Mtech Access) speaks to William Lee (Head of Policy and Compliance, British Healthcare Trades Association [BHTA]) about health policy, regulation and its implications for Medtech, Health technologies, and Medical Device market access. With the challenges of the pandemic and the changes brought in following...

Here we explore market access challenges in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Clare Foy (Global Market Access Director – Mtech Access) speaks to Dr Stefan Walzer (CEO, President & Founder at MArS Market Access & Pricing Strategy GmbH) about the challenges and opportunities for reimbursement in the German-speaking markets. Clare and Stefan discuss:  - Preparing for access to Switzerland – a European market outside the EU  - Pricing strategy and HTA decision-making in Austria under the...

How are nursing professionals supporting the digital evolution in UK healthcare? How can new technologies be leveraged by front-line clinical teams to support improved patient care? And how can Medtech, Digital and Biotech innovators collaborate with the front-line nursing teams in the NHS to drive transformation? Prof. Phil Richardson (Chair and Chief Innovation Officer, Mtech Access) speaks to Jennie Smith, registered nurse, Medtech launch specialist and our new Director of NHS Insight...

In this Global Whispers webinar we explore market access for digital therapeutics. Clare Foy (Global Market Access Director – Mtech Access) speaks to Shefali Shah (Global VP, Market Value and Commercial Effectiveness – MindMaze) about the challenges and opportunities for digital therapies to gain market access and ultimately improve patient outcomes. In the webinar, Clare asks Shefali about: The opportunities for digital technologies in neurology and how they may impact existing care...

What does it take to bring a cannabinoid pharmaceutical to market? We were delighted to welcome Michael Sassano (CEO – SOMAÍ Pharmaceuticals) as the first guest on our new Global Whispers webinar series. Michael shared with us his company’s experiences bringing new products to market, the challenges SOMAÍ Pharmaceuticals have faced and the lessons the Pharma industry can learn from their journey. In the webinar, Clare asked Michael about: - Drug development and clinical trial processes for...

How will changes to the structure of primary care impact decision making? How is the relationship between Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and primary care stakeholders evolving? How will funding flows be impacted? Prof. Phil Richardson (Chair and Chief Innovation Officer, Mtech Access) is joined by Tim Goodson (Executive Officer, Dorset General Practice Alliance) to explore how primary care is evolving and what this means for decision making, funding, and relationships with industry. Phil and...

Is data the key to transforming healthcare systems and patient care? What are the top priorities for digital transformation leaders in the NHS? How can Pharma and Medtech companies partner with the NHS to share data, transform services, and find smarter, faster way to improve patient care? Prof. Phil Richardson (Chair and Chief Innovation Officer, Mtech Access) is joined by Stephen Slough (Chief Digital Information Officer, NHS Dorset) to explore how, through the catalyst of partnership,...

How and where can innovation drive improvements in care and deliver better health for the population? How is the NHS looking to collaborate with key partners across industry and academia? What innovations are set to transform care? What role do Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) play and how can partners best engage with them? Prof Phil Richardson (Chair and Chief Innovation Officer, Mtech Access) is joined by Bill Gillespie (Chief Executive Officer, Wessex AHSN) to explore innovation...

Will NHS leaders, as part of an Integrated Care System (ICS), make conscious decisions to drive economic and social change? What social and economic value do ICSs offer the wider population they serve? How will industry support ICSs to deliver population-based health and social benefits? Prof Phil Richardson (Chair and Chief Innovation Officer, Mtech Access) is joined by Michael Wood (Head of Health Economic Partnerships, NHS Confed) for a far-reaching discussion around system integration,...

The proposed new NHSE systems for specialised commissioning are arguably the highest risk of all current dynamics, both for the NHS and for suppliers. Key aspects or policy have been published in ways that are hard to access and even harder to interpret. Here, we gather an expert panel to discuss what proposed new NHSE systems for specialised commissioning mean in practice. In this episode, we explore:  - What’s new for Specialised Commissioning and what’s set to change?  - What are the...

With so many patients left waiting for NHS care, what will the long-term impact be? How can Pharma and Medtech support the NHS with systematic challenges, like waiting? Where can industry work with the NHS to improve patient flow to get people appropriate treatment sooner and limit the harm caused by waiting?  Prof Phil Richardson (new Chief Innovation Officer, Mtech Access and until recently, Executive Director at NHS Dorset ICS) joins Tom Clarke (Director, Mtech Access) explored all this...

How is the NHS balancing competing challenges as we head through integration and towards winter? How are priorities set and what does system planning look like in primary care? Dr Alex Degan (Primary Care Medical Director, Devon Integrated Care System [ICS]) joins Tom Clarke (Director, Mtech Access) to explore all this and more. In this episode, we explore how primary care leaders are reacting to the ongoing changes and challenges facing the NHS. Tom Clarke interviews primary care leader...

On 1st July we saw the introduction of legislation for Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) in the NHS. In the weeks since, what has changed for healthcare leaders, practitioners and patients? What are the key priorities for NHS decision-makers and what is getting in the way of change? How can Pharma and Medtech support their NHS customers as they implement this change? In this episode  Tom Clarke (Director, Mtech Access) explored all this and more with Steve Reed (Head of Community Services,...