Challenges of Real-World Data Research on Medical Insurance
Objective:Based on the real-world data(RWD)application case study of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence(NICE)in the UK,this study analyzes the roles and challenges of RWD in medical insurance access of drugs,which can provide a reference for the policy making in China.Methods:A case study method was used to analyze the implementation details of the Managed Access Agreement(MAA)under the NICE system.Results:The UK healthcare system has facilitated the rapid entry of innovative medicines into the National Health Service(NHS)by utilizing RWD to assess the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of medicines through the MAA implemented by NICE.Conclusion:China can learn from the UK,improve RWD-related policies and standards,strengthen international cooperation,and promote the wide application and in-depth development of RWD in the medical insurance system,so as to provide a more solid support for the optimal allocation of healthcare resources and patients'healthcare security.
real-world data(RWD)National Institute for Health and Care Excellence(NICE)medical insurance access