RE: NICE27 Sep 2022 10:08
It’s extremely encouraging to see AIHL being fast tracked through the NICE review process. The NHS clinics want to get onboard but need the NICE recommendation for decision makers.
NICE is well respected, credible and trusted by the public, clinicians and other stakeholders.
It wouldn’t surprise me if European clinics see the fast tracking as a green light to begin rolling it out too.
NICE’s Early Value Assessment for Medtech will help do just that. By offering a rapid assessment of digital products, devices and diagnostics for clinical effectiveness and value for money, the service and patients will be able to benefit sooner.
Early Value Assessment is being designed to draw in the most promising and impactful medical technologies where the evidence base is still emerging, starting with digital products, in areas where there is greatest need. Whether its empowering patients to better manage their own health and seek clinical advice, reducing admissions and waiting lists or supporting clinicians and other front-line staff to provide better quality care this new programme will help to alleviate system pressures as the NHS recovers from the COVID pandemic.