MDMA International Conference

Monday, June 21, 2004

Phoenix Park Hotel, Washington, D.C.

 

AGENDA

8:15am

Introduction to Global Access and Reimbursement of Medical Technology
 

Renowned international reimbursement expert and author of Clinica's new book on Reimbursement in Japan and China, Ed Rozynski provides a global overview on reimbursement systems and opportunities
8:45am The Fast Growing, Well-Funded and Rapidly Changing UK Market
 

A top corporate director for advocacy and reimbursement of a large device company in the UK introduces the subject and UK government speakers
9:00am The "Devolution" of Decisions and Funding of Innovation in the UK
 

John Warrington, the head of research and innovation for the UK's purchasing agency in the NHS, describes the system and access points
10:10am The New Bundled Payment System in the UK - 2004 and Beyond
 

Bob Dredge, Manager of Financial Reforms, DOH and recent NHS Trust Financial Director, describes the expanding HRG system for reimbursement
10:50am The Value and Ways to Earn a Favorable NICE Assessment Decision
 

A pro-industry representative on a key NICE committee describes the value, process, and tips for gaining a favorable technology assessment
11:25am German Health Care System Including Payment of Technology
 

German Doctor's Association representative and former Ministry of Health Official, Heidi Nadolski, describes the German health care insurance system for hospital and ambulatory care, compared to the U.S., including the payment system for medical technology
12:15pm

Luncheon: Roundtable Discussion and More Questions for the Speakers
1:35pm Gaining Access and Reimbursement for New Devices in Japan and China
 

Ed Rozynski with Japanese MHLW official Kazuhisa Takahashi and Japanese expert Yoshio Mitsumori will describe the reimbursement system and the new user fee process
2:30pm One-on-One Counseling Sessions
  From 2:30-5:00pm, conference attendees will have the opportunity to sit down one-on-one with the speakers.  Each session will last approximately 20 minutes.  Schedule your time with a speaker when you register on site.

For questions regarding the agenda, please email MDMA's International Advisor, Ed Rozynski, or call 202.974.6222.