Windeler of change: medtech must prove its worth, insists German HTA chief
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
2011 is already shaping up to be a pivotal year in Germany for reimbursement of innovative medical technology and for the industry’s relationship with IQWiG, the country's Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care. All eyes are on new institute director Professor Jürgen Windeler, whose four months in the role have already given device and diagnostics manufacturers a lot to mull over. Interview by IBI principal analyst Ashley Yeo
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