Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Challenges for gene therapy in the financial sustainability of health systems: a scoping review

Ossandon, H., Armijo, N., Vargas, C. et al. Challenges for gene therapy in the financial sustainability of health systems: a scoping review. Orphanet J Rare Dis 19, 243 (2024). doi:10.1186/s13023-024-03249-z

The study identified 279 publications, and after removing duplicates and screening for eligibility, 10 were included in the study. The results show that various financing models have been proposed, including subscription-based payment models, outcome-based payment models, and amortization strategies. However, several barriers to implementing these models were identified, such as deficiencies in informatics systems for data collection, changes in laws or regulations, the lack of accessible clinical endpoints and administrative costs.