UK Health-Tech Assessor Signs On With FDA Payer Task Force
Executive Summary
UK NICE has joined the FDA’s Payer Communication Task Force, which helps manufacturers gain detailed feedback from insurers and other stakeholders during product development. It is the first participant from outside the US.
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