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The Evidence Base for
Healthcare Decisions.

Sino Partners provides health economics modelling, program evaluation and policy advocacy support for Chinese health and life sciences businesses seeking PBS/MBS reimbursement, government procurement and evidence-based market positioning in Oceania.

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Why Economics Matters

In Healthcare, Evidence
is the Currency of Success.

In Australia and New Zealand's government-funded health systems, clinical efficacy alone does not determine market success. Reimbursement, procurement and formulary decisions are driven by health economic evidence - demonstrating value for money, cost-effectiveness and budget impact alongside clinical outcomes.

For Chinese health technology businesses seeking PBS listing, MBS item development, NDIS reimbursement or government procurement, a robust health economics evidence strategy is not optional. Sino Partners provides this capability, combining economic modelling expertise with deep knowledge of Australian and New Zealand health system decision-making frameworks.

  • Health Economic Modelling:Cost-effectiveness analysis, budget impact modelling and value dossier development for reimbursement submissions.
  • PBS and MBS Strategy:Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and Medicare Benefits Schedule listing strategy and submission support.
  • Program Evaluation:Independent economic evaluation of health programs, technology deployments and service innovations.
Health economics modelling and program evaluation
Service Capabilities

Our Health Economics Capabilities

Evidence generation and economic analysis for Chinese healthcare businesses navigating Oceania's reimbursement and procurement environment.

Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) requires rigorous health economic evidence for all PBS listing applications. A well-constructed economic submission that demonstrates cost-effectiveness and acceptable budget impact is the foundation of a successful PBS listing.

  • Cost-Effectiveness Analysis:Develop cost per QALY or cost per life year gained analyses using decision tree or Markov modelling frameworks appropriate to your product.
  • Budget Impact Analysis:Model the projected budget impact of PBS listing on the Australian Government across a 5-year horizon.
  • Major Submission Development:Prepare complete PBAC major submission documentation including clinical evidence summary, economic model and budget impact analysis.
  • Minor Submission Support:Prepare PBAC minor submissions for line extensions, new indications and restriction amendments.
  • PBAC Meeting Preparation:Prepare presentation materials and response documents for PBAC meetings and supplementary questions.

Developing new MBS items for Chinese medical devices and diagnostics requires demonstration of comparative effectiveness and cost-effectiveness to the Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC). Sino Partners designs the evidence strategy and supports the MSAC application process.

  • MSAC Application Strategy:Develop the evidence strategy and application structure for new MBS item development for your device or diagnostic.
  • Comparative Effectiveness Review:Conduct or commission systematic literature reviews of comparative clinical effectiveness evidence.
  • Economic Evaluation:Develop the economic evaluation required for MSAC assessment including cost-effectiveness and budget impact analysis.
  • Consultation Submission:Prepare submissions to MSAC consultation processes for proposed items or assessment determinations.

Chinese assistive technology and AgeTech businesses seeking NDIS reimbursement need to demonstrate that their products meet the NDIS Assistive Technology list requirements and deliver value for money for NDIS participants.

  • AT List Assessment:Assess whether your product qualifies for NDIS Assistive Technology list inclusion and the pathway to registration.
  • Value for Money Demonstration:Develop evidence of value for money for your assistive technology in line with NDIA pricing principles.
  • Clinical Evidence Review:Review and synthesise clinical evidence supporting your product's effectiveness and safety for relevant NDIS participant groups.
  • Pricing Strategy:Develop AT pricing strategy in line with NDIS Price Guide and support pricing negotiations with the NDIA.

Chinese businesses operating in Australia's health system often need independent program evaluation to demonstrate impact, inform scale-up decisions or support funding applications. Sino Partners designs and conducts rigorous economic evaluations of health programs and technology deployments.

  • Economic Evaluation Design:Design program evaluation frameworks incorporating economic evaluation alongside clinical and social outcome assessment.
  • Real-World Evidence Analysis:Analyse real-world data from program implementation to generate evidence of economic impact and value for money.
  • Policy Advocacy Support:Develop health economics evidence for parliamentary submissions, policy advocacy campaigns and government funding proposals.
  • Sector Benchmarking:Conduct economic benchmarking of health programs, technology deployments and service models against Australian and international comparators.
Our Process

How We Build Your Economics Evidence

01
Evidence Gap Analysis

Assess the existing clinical and economic evidence base for your product or program against PBAC, MSAC or NDIA requirements.

02
Evidence Strategy

Develop a targeted evidence generation strategy that builds the economic case required for your specific reimbursement or procurement objective.

03
Modelling and Analysis

Execute health economic modelling, literature reviews and budget impact analysis to generate submission-ready evidence packages.

04
Submission and Advocacy

Prepare and submit economic evidence packages, and provide active support through the regulatory assessment process.

Why Sino Partners

The Sino Partners Health Economics Advantage.

PBAC and MSAC Expertise

Deep working knowledge of PBAC and MSAC evidentiary requirements and decision-making frameworks - built through practical submission experience.

Dual-System Knowledge

Understanding of both Chinese health economic frameworks and Australian/New Zealand HTA requirements - enabling evidence translation across systems.

Commercial Integration

Our health economics work is always connected to commercial strategy - ensuring the evidence base supports pricing, market access and reimbursement decisions.

Rigorous Modelling

Health economic models built to international standards (ISPOR guidelines) that will withstand scrutiny from PBAC, MSAC and NDIA reviewers.

Policy Intelligence

Current intelligence on PBAC, MSAC and NDIA policy directions, reimbursement priorities and decision-making criteria.

Network Access

Established relationships with health economists, clinician researchers and regulatory advisors across Australia and New Zealand.

Ready to Build Your Health Economics Evidence Strategy?

Contact our health economics team to discuss your PBS, MBS or NDIS reimbursement strategy.

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