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Managed Entry Agreements for High-Cost, One-Off Potentially Curative Therapies: A Framework and Calculation Tool to Determine Their Suitability

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  • Marcelien H. E. Callenbach

    (Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Utrecht University)

  • Rick A. Vreman

    (Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Utrecht University
    National Health Care Institute (ZIN))

  • Christine Leopold

    (Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Utrecht University)

  • Aukje K. Mantel-Teeuwisse

    (Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Utrecht University)

  • Wim G. Goettsch

    (Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Utrecht University
    National Health Care Institute (ZIN))

Abstract

Objective To construct a framework and calculation tool to compare the consequences of implementing different payment models for high-cost, one-off potentially curative therapies and enable decision making to ultimately enhance timely patient access to innovative health interventions. Methods A framework outlining steps to determine potentially suitable payment models was developed. Based on the framework, a supporting calculation tool operationalised as an Excel-based model was constructed to quantify the associated costs for an average patient during the timeframe of the intended payment agreement, the total budget impact and associated benefits expressed in quality-adjusted life-years for the total expected lifetime of the patient population. To demonstrate the potential of the framework, three case studies were used: onasemnogene abeparvovec (Zolgensma®), brexucabtagene autoleucel (Tecartus®) and etranacogene dezaparvovec (Hemgenix®). A hypothetical case study was used to illustrate the output of the calculation tool. Results Part 1 of the framework presents steps for matching a suitable reimbursement and payment model with the disease and treatment characteristics. The reimbursement and payment models are further specified in Part 2. Part 3 guides end users through the setup of a calculation tool with which the financial impact can be calculated of two payment models: a price discount model and an outcome-based spread payment model with a discount. Part 4 concerns the output of the calculation tool, showing how different payment models lead to different financial consequences under three assumptions of longer term effectiveness. Conclusions The presented framework provides decision makers with insight into the financial consequences of their chosen payment model under different assumptions. This can aid reimbursement negotiations by clarifying the optimal choice given a therapy’s characteristics.

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  • Marcelien H. E. Callenbach & Rick A. Vreman & Christine Leopold & Aukje K. Mantel-Teeuwisse & Wim G. Goettsch, 2025. "Managed Entry Agreements for High-Cost, One-Off Potentially Curative Therapies: A Framework and Calculation Tool to Determine Their Suitability," PharmacoEconomics, Springer, vol. 43(1), pages 53-66, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:pharme:v:43:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1007_s40273-024-01433-4
    DOI: 10.1007/s40273-024-01433-4
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