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Medientyp:
E-Artikel
Titel:
Value-based payment for high-cost treatments in Singapore: a qualitative study of stakeholders’ perspectives
Beteiligte:
Bayani, Diana Beatriz;
Wee, Hwee Lin
Erschienen:
Cambridge University Press (CUP), 2024
Erschienen in:
International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, 40 (2024) 1
Sprache:
Englisch
DOI:
10.1017/s0266462324000217
ISSN:
0266-4623;
1471-6348
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Abstract Objectives The rising costs of drugs have necessitated the exploration of innovative payment methods in healthcare systems. Risk-sharing agreements (RSAs) have been implemented in many countries as a value-based payment mechanism to manage the uncertainty associated with expensive technologies. This study aimed to investigate stakeholder perspectives on value-based payment in the Singaporean context, providing insights for future directions in health technology assessment and financing. Methods This descriptive qualitative inquiry involved participant interviews conducted between October 2021 and April 2022. Thematic analysis was conducted in two phases to analyze the interview transcripts. Results Seventeen respondents participated in the study, and five key themes emerged from the analysis. Stakeholders viewed RSAs as moderately positive, despite limited experience with them. They emphasized the importance of clearly defining objectives and establishing transparent criteria for implementing these schemes. The current data infrastructure was identified as both a barrier and facilitator, as RSAs impose administrative burdens. To successfully implement these payment mechanisms, capacity building, and effective stakeholder engagement that fosters mutual trust and cocreation are crucial. Conclusion This study confirms previously identified barriers and facilitators to successful RSA implementation while contextualizing them within the Singaporean setting. The findings suggest that value-based payment has the potential to address uncertainty and improve access to healthcare technologies, but these barriers must be addressed for the schemes to be effective.