Finnish Presidency Calls For Detailed Device Discussions As It Ends EU HTA File Oversight

When will the EU begin joint clinical assessment of medical devices in the context of health technology assessments, and rationalize member state and company efforts in this area?

As Finland approaches the end of its presidency of the EU, it has presented a document intended to initiate a more detailed discussion on a proposal for an EU-wide approach to health technology assessment (HTA) for medical devices in the Council of EU Working Party on Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices.

There is currently tension between experts representing different EU countries over the way forward when it comes to EU-level regulation...