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Health Technology Assessment

Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is a systematic evaluation of the properties, effects, and impacts of health technologies, including medical devices, procedures, and pharmaceuticals, to inform decision-making in healthcare policy and practice. HTA encompasses clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and broader social implications to guide resource allocation and improve health outcomes.

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Health Technology Assessment (HTA) plays a vital role in modern healthcare by systematically evaluating the effectiveness, costs, and broader implications of health technologies. It helps inform decision-making for policymakers, healthcare providers, and patients, ensuring that resources are allocat...

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Key Terms

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
A method to compare the relative costs and outcomes of different health interventions.

Example: Comparing a new drug to an existing one to determine which provides better value.

Clinical Effectiveness
The degree to which a treatment or intervention achieves its intended health outcomes in real-world settings.

Example: Assessing how well a new surgery improves patient recovery times.

Systematic Review
A comprehensive summary of all available evidence on a specific health question.

Example: Reviewing all studies on a new vaccine's efficacy.

Stakeholders
Individuals or groups with an interest in the outcomes of HTA, including patients, providers, and policymakers.

Example: Healthcare providers who will use the assessed technology.

Health Outcomes
The results of healthcare interventions, measured in terms of health status, quality of life, or survival.

Example: Improvement in patient quality of life after treatment.

Economic Evaluation
A comparison of the costs and benefits of different health interventions.

Example: Evaluating the cost per quality-adjusted life year (QALY) gained from a new treatment.

Related Topics

Pharmacoeconomics
The study of the economic aspects of pharmaceuticals and their impact on healthcare.
intermediate
Health Policy
The decisions and actions taken to achieve specific healthcare goals within a society.
intermediate
Clinical Guidelines
Systematically developed statements to assist practitioner and patient decisions about healthcare.
intermediate

Key Concepts

effectivenesscost-effectivenesshealth outcomespolicy implications