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Access and reimbursement 

This course has been developed to help learners understand how patients gain access to new treatments and gain a better understanding of how the HTA process works.

At the end of the course you will have been introduced to a range of practical ways that patient groups can contribute to the different stages of the HTA process to have a real impact.

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Costello Medical provided pro-bono support in the creation of this course.

This course was created in collaboration with Realise Advocacy.

Resource type

Course

Skill level

Advanced

Duration

Est. 2 hours

Last updated

June 2022

Resource type

Course/Video Guide/Webinar/Event Recording/Guide

Skill level

Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced/Expert

Duration

Est. X hours

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What will you learn?

  • How patient access to new treatments is obtained

 

  • Why access matters and when patient groups should start to consider access
  • How the HTA process works

 

  • Where and how patient groups can contribute to the process

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for patient groups who are looking to develop and gain access to treatments for their rare disease, whether that be now or at some point in the future.

Resource Content

What is access and reimbursement
Introduction
Overview of access and reimbursement
Health Technology Assessments
Getting started
Preparation
Scoping and gathering evidence
Submission
Patient group involvement
Case study: UK Masto
Written submissions and types of evidence
Patient group involvement
Case study: Project HERCULES
Assessment and consultation
Practical steps for patient groups
Evidence review, committee meetings and patient advocacy
Case study: Soft Bones UK
Decision
Practical steps for patient groups
Implementation
Practical steps for patient groups
Frequently asked questions
The HTA process
Evidence for HTAs
Patient engagement
Glossary
Useful resources
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