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Early access programs for medical devices in France: Overview of recent reforms and outcomes (2015-2022)

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  • Martin, Tess
  • Hervias, Alexandra
  • Armoiry, Xavier
  • Martelli, Nicolas

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The medical technology sector is characterised by a constant influx of innovations with the potential to revolutionise patient care. In France, there are several pathways for medical devices to enter the market, from diagnosis-related group tariffs to reimbursement lists. However, traditional regulatory pathways can delay market access for innovative technologies. In response, France has established Early Access Programs to expedite patient access to medical devices. This paper looks at three of these Early Access Programs for medical devices. Innovation Funding, introduced in its final version in 2015, provides temporary coverage for innovative devices and facilitates data collection for informed funding decisions. Transitional Coverage (PECT), established in 2021, targets CE-marked devices for rare or serious conditions. Transitional coverage for digital health applications (PECAN), introduced in 2022, covers digital medical devices, either therapeutic or for patient monitoring. Innovation funding has been granted to 16 technologies out of 35 applications (46%) since 2015. 6 technologies out of 11 (64%) applications benefit from PECT. PECAN, in its first year, has granted a telemonitoring solution with a favourable opinion. The French experience could provide valuable lessons for the development of a harmonised European framework to ensure that innovative medical technologies benefit those who need them, while maintaining high safety standards.

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  • Martin, Tess & Hervias, Alexandra & Armoiry, Xavier & Martelli, Nicolas, 2024. "Early access programs for medical devices in France: Overview of recent reforms and outcomes (2015-2022)," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 148(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:148:y:2024:i:c:s0168851024001568
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2024.105146
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