Commentary on the article “Key principles for the improved conduct of health technology assessments for resource allocation decisions”

The article “Key principles for the improved conduct of health technology assessments for resource allocation decisions” presents fifteen principles for health technology assessment. Many of these cannot be disputed, and application of the principles as stated would undoubtedly improve HTA as it is...

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Published in:International journal of technology assessment in health care 2008-07, Vol.24 (3), p.362-365
Main Author: Banta, H. David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cost analysis
Drug formularies
Economic analysis
Health technology assessment
Pharmaceuticals
Task forces
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Summary:The article “Key principles for the improved conduct of health technology assessments for resource allocation decisions” presents fifteen principles for health technology assessment. Many of these cannot be disputed, and application of the principles as stated would undoubtedly improve HTA as it is developing in the world at large. My question is, are these the most important principles? The document does not really try to answer this question.
ISSN:0266-4623
1471-6348
DOI:10.1017/S0266462308081038