Dear Mr. Vitranen,

I would like to kindly address you from the Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia with request to initiate collaboration with Nordic Casemix Center in applying for a "Certificate of Acceptance" for NordDRG grouper software.

I would like to take this opportunity and provide you brief overview of Georgian health care system. Since 2013, the Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia (MoLHSA) introduced several important reforms, including Universal Health Care (UHC) Program, which aims to improve access to health care services and strengthen financial protection.

From 2010 health providers use ICD10 and NCSP classifications and electronic system for claim reimbursement, which is a solid base for implementation NordDRG.

Would you be kind to inform us what necessary procedures should be undertaken by Georgian side to get “Certificate of Acceptance” for official use of NordDRG Grouper and Software.

Thank you in advance for consideration and support.

Sincerely yours,

Ketevan Goginashvili, MPH

Head of Health Policy Division

Health Care Department

Ministry of Labor, Health and Social Affairs

144 Tsereteli Ave

Tbilisi 0119, Georgia

Tel: +995 32 251 00 38 ext 1108

Mob: 995 577717984