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NICE updates on real-world evidence and technology appraisal guidelines

Updates to real-world evidence framework NICE have added new sections to our real-world evidence (RWE) framework that consider problems associated with external validity bias. External validity refers to how well the findings from an analytical sample apply to the target population. New sections include advice on: sampling methods methods to assess external validity bias methods to minimise external validity bias,…
Ben Kemp
September 17, 2024
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The Health Technology Support Programme (HTSP) 2024: round 1 opens

  Are you applying for the NIHR i4i PDA Call 29 or NIHR FAST i4i? Round 1 of the Health Technology Support Programme is now OPEN and Health Innovation Wessex can help with your application for NIHR funding. The Health Technology Support Programme (HTSP) 2024 is designed to support innovators and SMEs developing new products, innovations and technologies for health…
Ben Kemp
September 17, 2024
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Winter Sustainability Seminar speaker profiles: Alexandra Hammond & Jason Thompson

BIVDA's Winter Sustainability Seminar kicks off on Tuesday 22nd October between 10am - 4pm and will provide members with vital updates and tools to help them with their ongoing sustainability journey. You can see the agenda and sign-up here. In the lead-up to the event, we will be profiling the speakers at the seminar. In this article, we will introduce…
Ben Kemp
September 17, 2024
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Helen speaks at Curia event on advancing healthcare leadership to drive innovation

BIVDA Chief Executive Helen Dent featured in a panel session at Curia’s recent ‘Advancing Healthcare Leadership to Drive Innovation’ event last week. The keynote was delivered by Dr Sam Roberts, Chief Executive of NICE. During the session, Helen emphasised the need for UK patients to have access to the latest innovations, technology, and care to improve patient outcomes, insisting the…
Ben Kemp
September 17, 2024
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Procurement Act 2023 delayed until February 2025

The Cabinet Office has announced that the Procurement Act 2023 will now commence on 24 February 2025 - a delay of four months from the original go-live date of 28 October 2024 to allow time for a new National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS) to be produced. Work will now begin on a new NPPS, creating a mission-led procurement regime which…
Ben Kemp
September 16, 2024
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MHRA Fees Consultation Response

The MHRA recently announced a consultation on their statutory fees, running until 24th October. BIVDA have significant concerns about the suggestion of charging per GMDN code. As drafted, this could see fees increasing dramatically - from low hundreds of pounds to tens of thousands annually. The current regulatory transition may also see duplicate charging, where the same device is currently…
Ben Kemp
September 10, 2024
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Sustainability Autumn Seminar, Tuesday 22 October 2024

BIVDA are hosting our Sustainability Autumn Seminar on Tuesday 22nd October 2024 from 10:30 - 16:00. If you are interested in attending, you can register here. The agenda is as follows: The art and importance of collaboration; what we mean by collaboration and understanding similarities and differences to teamworking. This session will provide frameworks for use via interactive and practical…
Ben Kemp
September 10, 2024