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SUMMARY:Market Access Forum
DESCRIPTION:What does it really take for your medical technology to be procured\, evaluated\, and adopted within South Africa’s healthcare system? \nUnderstanding how healthcare purchasers and funders evaluate medical technologies is no longer optional; it’s a strategic advantage. Join industry leaders as they unpack procurement\, Health Technology Assessment (HTA)\, and clinical protocol development\, providing practical insights to help MedTech companies strengthen market access\, engage more effectively with key decision-makers\, and navigate evolving healthcare requirements. \nWhy You Should Attend \nBy attending this forum\, you will: \n\nGain first-hand insight into Netcare’s procurement strategy\, supplier expectations\, and future priorities.\nUnderstand how clinical evidence\, HTA and protocol development influence the adoption of new medical technologies.\nLearn about the latest ISPOR and 1HTA developments\, strategic priorities\, and opportunities to build HTA capability.\nDiscover practical ways to position your products for stronger engagement with hospitals\, funders and procurement teams.\nConnect the dots between procurement\, reimbursement\, clinical evidence and market access to strengthen your commercial strategy.\n\nProgramme \n10:00  \nDemystifying Private Hospital Procurement: Netcare\nPresenter: Vash Raghununan\, General Manager: Procurement Services\, Netcare Hospital Group \nDiscover how procurement decisions are made within one of South Africa’s largest private hospital groups\, including supplier expectations\, current procurement developments\, and the role of HTA\, local manufacturing and SMMEs in procurement decision-making. \n11:00 \nISPOR & 1HTA Update\nPresenter: Mark Brand\, Founder\, BrandTech & President\, ISPOR South Africa Chapter \nAn update on ISPOR and 1HTA strategic priorities\, emerging developments in HTA\, opportunities for SAMED member engagement\, upcoming initiatives\, and capacity-building opportunities. \n11:30 \nDiscovery’s Surgical Risk Unit Methodology and Processes: Protocol Design Update\nPresenter: Kershnee Chetty\, Head of the Medical and Surgical Device Unit\, Discovery \nGain insight into how clinical protocols are developed and updated\, how evidence informs decision-making\, the assessment of emerging technologies\, and what MedTech companies need to know to successfully engage with protocol development processes. \nWho Should Attend \n\nCEOs and Executive Managers\nMarket Access Specialists\nProcurement Managers\nSupply Chain Leaders\nRegulatory and Medical Affairs Professionals\nCommercial and Business Development Managers\n\nNote: This is a SAMED member only Forum.  \nRegister: Click Here
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/market-access-forum-7/
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CATEGORIES:Market Access
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