Diagnostic Evidence Co-operatives Business Model Each DEC provides a network of partners and collaborators who form a rich source of expertise and resources for IVD evaluation. The DECs will draw upon the most appropriate resources to match the needs of your project.
The DECs will work with you to put in place the legal and contractual documentation that is appropriate for the specific study being undertaken. Depending on the individual company needs, DECs can provide a variety of contracting options to clients, including fee for contract services, collaborative project services or risk reward type arrangements. Charging for services of the DEC is dependent upon the nature of the project and its stage of development. The DECs will work with companies to determine the most suitable charging option. DECs can also offer expert opinion and can assist companies to identify and apply for relevant grant funding.
IVD Evaluation Methodology
The DECs are playing a key role in researching and developing evaluation methodologies for IVDs. This is predominantly in response to the needs of the NHS and the IVD industry, and aims to generate robust evidence in a more timely and cost effective manner.
All four DECs are collaborating, via the DEC Methodology Group, to work on common IVD evaluation methodologies, including study design, health economics and informatics.
Additionally, each DEC will draw on expertise in specific disease and technology areas to make sure methodologies are developed for various different types of IVDs such as point of care tests, primary care diagnostics and laboratory assays.
The DEC Methodology Group includes representation from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence( NICE) to help ensure that evidence generated through the DEC process is relevant to the NICE Diagnostics Assessment Programme. Further information about NIHR Diagnostic Evidence Co-operatives
For more information about the DECs, or to understand how to work with the DECs, contact NOCRI.
If you have any specific questions or would like to have an informal discusson with NOCRI about the development of your technology, e-mail nocri @ nihr. ac. uk
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