Health Authority NICE Launches Public Discussion on Revised Health Technology Programme Handbook
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has launched a 5-week consultation on proposed updates to its HealthTech program manual. The focus of this consultation is to provide more detailed methods for developing HealthTech guidance, with a key aim being the formalization of approaches for handling HealthTech products already in established use within the NHS, known as late-stage assessments (LSA).
This update aims to address industry concerns about the late-stage assessment process by setting clearer, more structured methods and processes. By moving away from interim guidance and establishing a finalized, comprehensive manual, NICE intends to improve predictability, transparency, and consistency in evaluating HealthTech products at the LSA stage.
A notable development is the approval of a cutting-edge robotic surgery system by an unspecified UK agency. This approval, which pertains to a system that could revolutionize surgical procedures, is part of the NHS 10 Year Plan's commitment to early MedTech adoption and roll-out.
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation, reported on this consultation in the article "Insights". The specifics about the robotic surgery system approved by the UK agency are not detailed in the provided paragraph.
The consultation is open for comments until 5 pm on 4 September 2025 and involves providing input directly on the online draft consultation documents about the proposed changes to the programme manual, including those related to LSA. This process is designed to gather stakeholder feedback to ensure the updated manual addresses industry needs effectively.
The consultation can be found at this link. It is an opportunity for the industry to shape the future direction of the NICE HealthTech program and contribute to the improvement of healthcare technology within the NHS.
While the article "MedTech in the UK and EU: What to Expect in 2025" found in "Medical Device Manufacturing Insights" does not provide information about the expected developments in MedTech in the UK and EU for 2025, as stated in the title, it does offer valuable insights into the current state of the HealthTech landscape and the potential impact of the NICE consultation.
As the consultation progresses, it is expected that more details will emerge about the specific changes to the HealthTech program manual and the implications for the future of medical technology within the UK and EU.
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