Overview
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...
Key Terms
Example: Comparing a new drug to an existing one to determine which provides better value.
Example: Assessing how well a new surgery improves patient recovery times.
Example: Reviewing all studies on a new vaccine's efficacy.
Example: Healthcare providers who will use the assessed technology.
Example: Improvement in patient quality of life after treatment.
Example: Evaluating the cost per quality-adjusted life year (QALY) gained from a new treatment.