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What does environmental sustainability mean for Market Access, Gerdi Strydom?

Join us on the latest episode of MAP – the Market Access Podcast – where our host Dr. Stefan Walzer, together with special guest Gerdi Strydom, Managing Director at Valid Insight, explore the integration of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) into Health Technology Assessments (HTAs).

In this episode, they unpack how healthcare’s carbon footprint and environmental impact are influencing policy, payor decisions, and industry strategies. Discover how leaders are addressing these challenges, the steps being taken in regions like the Nordics and the UK, and what the future holds for low-carbon pharmaceuticals.

This episode is for anyone who wants to get a better understanding of the growing role of environmental factors in HTAs as well as how global collaboration can drive sustainability in healthcare. Stay ahead of the trends in market access, and join the conversation around sustainability’s role in healthcare. Tune in now!

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