Health Technology Assessment in Taiwan: Reflections of the Last Twenty Years

This article offers reflections on the development and management of health technology assessment (HTA) in Taiwan, drawing from my experience as a former Minister of Health and Welfare. The article explores my original vision for HTA, progress made, challenges faced, and the lessons learned during m...

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Published in:Health systems and reform 2023-12, Vol.9 (3), p.2330348
Main Author: Chen, Shih-Chung
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
awareness
Decision Making
Health Policy
Health technology assessment (HTA)
History, 20th Century
History, 21st Century
Humans
institutionalization
political considerations
Taiwan
Technology Assessment, Biomedical - methods
value
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Summary:This article offers reflections on the development and management of health technology assessment (HTA) in Taiwan, drawing from my experience as a former Minister of Health and Welfare. The article explores my original vision for HTA, progress made, challenges faced, and the lessons learned during my tenure. Key areas discussed include evidence-based decision-making, the need for a balanced decision-making system, challenges in value justification of an independent HTA organization, and recommendations for countries looking to establish their own HTA agencies.
ISSN:2328-8604
2328-8620
2328-8620
DOI:10.1080/23288604.2024.2330348