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EU JCA readiness: early signals for development teams

EU Joint Clinical Assessment (JCA) is still early in its implementation. Much of the formal framework is[…]

Why 2026 matters for EU Joint Clinical Assessment readiness

As we move into 2026, EU Joint Clinical Assessments (JCAs) are shifting from policy concept to operational[…]

Europe’s shift to patient evidence: what it means for JCA and rare-disease sponsors

What is changing in Europe’s approach to patient evidence? Recent guidance, including the EMA Reflection Paper on[…]

EU JCA 2025 Explained: What Rare Disease Sponsors Need to Know Now

The EU Joint Clinical Assessment (JCA) is one of the most significant changes to hit market access in years.[…]

JCA is underway…what it really means for rare disease evidence

Introduction This article first appeared in the Rare Focus newsletter on LinkedIn (October 2025). The EU Joint Clinical[…]

Why Patient Voices Are Critical for EU Joint Clinical Assessment (JCA) Now

The European Union is in the midst of a transformative shift toward a harmonized Health Technology Assessment[…]

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