Background information
As part of the government's efforts to strengthen the life sciences sector, the government wanted to improve collaboration between research, business and healthcare in order to promote the introduction of innovation in Swedish healthcare in the long term. The introduction of innovations is currently slow and reimbursement models within county councils are considered to be contributing factors. An expert council led by the government's life sciences coordinator was tasked with highlighting the challenges and developing possible solutions, based on reimbursement models used in regions today.
Challenge
Sirona was commissioned by the Government Offices, in consultation with a working group from the Expert Council, to produce a white paper highlighting the key factors in the design of reimbursement models when it comes to the introduction of innovations. The starting point was the question of how remuneration models can incentivize (or at least not hinder) the adoption of innovations.
Implementation
Sirona carried out a literature review and environmental scan of ongoing initiatives aimed at introducing innovative reimbursement systems and reimbursement systems that foster innovation. Surveys were sent to several experts, politicians, county council officials and healthcare practitioners to gain a comprehensive understanding of current issues. To gain a deeper understanding of the conditions and needs, a series of interviews were conducted with the Expert Council and other leading experts and practitioners in healthcare, research, politics and business in Sweden. Finally, the decision-making process was compiled for the Expert Council.
Outcome
The project resulted in an analysis of the current situation which, by providing a deeper understanding of the problem and opening up dialogue, formed the basis for further work on the issue. The analysis of the current situation can be used as a basis for political and operational decisions in the future.
