German G-BA confirms reimbursement of stem cell transplant for aplastic anaemia
This article was originally published in RAJ Devices
Executive Summary
The German joint federal committee (G-BA) has confirmed its previous decision that stem cell transplantation between non-related donors in the case of severe aplastic anaemia should be covered by the statutory health service1. However, it has qualified its decision by stating that a careful assessment must initially be made as to who may benefit from this treatment method and under what specific conditions.