NICE Launches Consultation to Streamline HealthTech Adoption in UK
NICE has initiated a public consultation to revise its PMG36 manual, aiming to optimize the assessment and integration of innovative HealthTech solutions in the UK's healthcare system. The consultation is open until 5pm on 22 October 2025 and welcomes input from the MedTech sector.
The proposed updates to the PMG36 manual are designed to better accommodate the unique features of the HealthTech landscape, including medical devices, diagnostics, and digital technologies. The revisions will offer clearer processes and methods for technology appraisals, potentially paving the way for smoother adoption of new solutions. This could also instill greater confidence in evidence assessment for these innovative technologies.
Engagement with the consultation is encouraged, particularly for those in the MedTech sector. The consultation is accessible via the NICE consultation on PMG36 updates.
The consultation signifies a significant step towards enabling the UK's healthcare system to evaluate and adopt innovative technologies more effectively. The revised PMG36 manual, following the consultation, will provide better-tailored processes and methods for HealthTech appraisals, benefiting both the healthcare system and the MedTech sector.
