Appropriate insurance evaluation of PET diagnostic agents and imaging technologies

Committee:
Medical Equipment
status:
Some progress
Published:
Some progress was made in restructuring the insurance coverage categories for PET examinations intended for companion diagnostics. To ensure the smooth provision of new PET diagnostic agents and the corresponding examination technologies, further development of evaluation methods and application pathways is still needed.

Recommendations

  • Establish a framework for the consistent evaluation of PET diagnostic agents and imaging technical fees.
  • Clarify the pathway for companies to apply for insurance coverage and appropriately align the timing of insurance coverage for diagnostic agents and examination technologies.