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IQWiG presents a concept for cost-benefit assessment methods in the German health care system
March 1st, 2008
German legislature has expanded the responsibilities of the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) with the latest Health Care Reform (Statutory Health Insurance [SHI] - Act to Promote Competition). So far, the assessment of drugs has been limited to their clinical benefit. In future, the Institute is also to consider the costs of therapies and place these costs in relation to the benefits determined beforehand. IQWiG has recently presented a methods proposal that will be discussed broadly with the (scientific) public in the coming months. Decision guidance for the self-government of the German health care system According to...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-03-01)
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