New “Accord Cadre” finally released by the CEPS in France

The Accord Cadre is the framework agreement signed between the industry association of French pharmaceutical manufacturers (LEEM) and the CEPS (French pricing committee) that defines pricing regulation for both hospital and retail drugs.

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What Will Be the Impact of the New IPT Consolidation Plan on P&MA in Spain?

In December 2020, the Spanish MoH presented a plan to consolidate Therapeutic Positioning Reports (IPTs) with an aim to formally incorporate health-economic evaluations into these reports (e.g. cost-effectiveness).

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Mitigating NHI Price Erosion in Japan

Post-launch NHI price recalculation in Japan can feel unavoidable.

| Blog | Healthcare & Life Sciences Pharma & Biotechnology Pricing Strategy & Revenue Management
American Banker Podcast: How banks can quell the overdraft fee backlash

"Why not bundle some kind of overdraft protection alternative product, for example, a credit line, as part of the monthly fee for a checking account?" suggests Wei Ke, behavioral psychologist and partner at Simon Kucher in New York.

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How Fintechs Can Apply Monetization Strategies and Monetize Innovations

Financial technology companies (fintechs) continue to revolutionize the sector, but far too many new products and ventures fail at launch.

| Blog | Financial Services Pricing Strategy & Revenue Management
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From Product Supplier to Solution Provider: How MedTech Firms Start Their Transformation Journey

During the last months, healthcare providers experienced an increasing pressure to cut costs.

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Is it Possible to Harmonize Global Prices in an Increasingly Transparent World?

In the digital era, it is much easier for consumers to compare prices across different brands and products from all over the world.

| Blog | Consumer Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Retail Pricing Strategy & Revenue Management
Inflation Surge - Simon-Kucher Urges Companies to Remember Their Pricing ‘Muscle Memory’

The global pricing specialist issues warning as inflation pressure builds.

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New Study: There is plenty of pent-up demand for summer travel and ‘workcations’ are the new trend

The Revenge Traveler is here to stay: 45 percent of travelers now fall into the “revenge travel” segment (up from 10 percent at the end 2020) with plans to increase their travel spending in 2021 – and elevated travel budgets aren’t expected to go away anytime soon.

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Study Reveals: No Pandemic-Driven Slowdown in MedTech, Yet Sustainable Growth Strategies Needed

The medtech industry is facing less price pressure and developed a better understanding of pricing as growth leverage.

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