Trump’s MFN Drug Pricing Policy Is Reshaping Pharmaceutical Markets
The United States is seeking to curb pharmaceutical expenditure by incorporating international price referencing into public health insurance programs.

We provide assistance to our clients at all stages of the price and reimbursement application process.
Generally, from the patients’ perspective, the market access of an outpatient medicinal product requires that a product is reimbursed through health insurance. Optimally, the new drug will be available to patients in need as quickly and extensively as possible and at a competitive price. The price and reimbursement application process plays an important role in this.
To do this, we provide assistance to our clients at all stages of the price and reimbursement application process. The service is tailored to meet our customer’s needs. We provide assistance to help you through the whole application process, from health economic evaluation and RWE studies to smaller consultation assistance at different stages of application processes.

Read an overview of the Finnish market access and pricing system – This article outlines how healthcare is organized, how decisions are made, and which public bodies are involved, providing clear background context for companies seeking to familiarize themselves with Finland’s regulatory and reimbursement environment.
Pharmaceuticals Pricing Board – www.hila.fi
Kela – Reimbursement for medicine expenses
The United States is seeking to curb pharmaceutical expenditure by incorporating international price referencing into public health insurance programs.
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While the majority of Medaffcon’s revenue comes from the pharmaceutical industry, the company’s activities are not limited only to commercial projects. At any given time, several academic projects may be ongoing.
Market Access Lead
MSc (Health Sciences), BBA
+358 40 580 0567
simo.jaaskelainen@medaffcon.com
Simo started as the leader of Medaffcon’s Market Access team in November 2024. He is a returnee, as he has also previously worked at Medaffcon. Before returning to Medaffcon, Simo worked in a pharmaceutical company as the head of a Market Access team and has also gained Market Access experience in other pharmaceutical companies. He has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Simo holds a Master’s degree in Health Sciences and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
Simo brings to Medaffcon a strong and versatile background in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in Market Access roles. His strengths include versatility, organizational skills, and the ability to see the bigger picture. In the field of Market Access, Simo does not consider himself an expert in any particular subfield but sees himself as a generalist. He is drawn to the challenges of the industry and the opportunity to find comprehensive solutions that meet the needs of clients.
Ongoing changes in the operating environment require pharmaceutical companies to adapt and adopt new ways of working. Simo believes that the role and importance of Market Access will become even more prominent in a situation where society’s willingness to pay and the needs of the pharmaceutical industry must be aligned in a way that benefits both parties.