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U.S. Reimbursement and Market Access Strategy for a Novel Diagnostic Radiotracer

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Client Profile

Emerging diagnostics

Key Stakeholders

Market Access, Commercial, Medical Affairs

Asset

PET diagnostic radiotracer

Disease Area

Cardiology / Rare Disease

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Client Profile

Emerging diagnostics

Key Stakeholders

Market Access, Commercial, Medical Affairs

Asset

PET diagnostic radiotracer

Disease Area

Cardiology / Rare Disease

Situation

The client was preparing for a U.S. launch of a novel PET diagnostic radiotracer in a highly complex reimbursement environment. In hospital outpatient settings, reimbursement for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals is bundled, creating uncertainty around provider economics and adoption following pass-through expiration.

At the same time, coverage pathways and timelines varied by site of care, and there was limited clarity on how decision-makers evaluate diagnostic radiotracers once reimbursement becomes less transparent. The client needed a clear understanding of access risk, stakeholder decision dynamics, and evidence requirements to inform launch planning.

Approach

1. Conducted primary market research with U.S. stakeholders to assess reimbursement sensitivity, buying dynamics, and decision-driver influence across sites of care.

2. Evaluated coding, coverage, and payment mechanics for diagnostic radiotracers in hospital outpatient departments and independent diagnostic testing facilities.

3. Assessed relevant analogue products and policy dynamics to inform access expectations and risk mitigation strategies.

4. Developed a phased, launch-ready market access roadmap spanning pre-launch through post-approval.

The focus throughout:

Translate complex reimbursement mechanics into clear, actionable guidance the client could use to make confident launch decisions.

Deliverables

1
Reimbursement Landscape Assessment to clarify coding, coverage, and payment by site of care
2
Primary Market Research Insights to map buying dynamics and decision-maker influence
3
Value Proposition Framework to define stakeholder-specific access narratives
4
Launch-Ready Access Roadmap to align evidence, policy, and launch timing
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Impact

"Honestly, this helped us finally make sense of a really messy reimbursement situation and figure out what to do next.” - Vice President, Market Access

Clearer Access Expectations:

Access risk was clarified by site of care, with near- and long-term reimbursement pathways defined.

Stronger Evidence & Payer Strategy:

Priority evidence generation and payer engagement activities were identified to mitigate coverage and reimbursement barriers.

Improved Launch Readiness:

The client entered late-stage development aligned around a realistic, defensible market access strategy and clear next steps.

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