Sources of Health Technology Assessments
Health Technology Assessments (HTAs) for medical devices are conducted by various organisations worldwide. These organisations evaluate the medical, economic, social, and ethical implications of health technologies, including medical devices, to inform policy and decision-making.
International HTA organisations
- The International Network of Agencies of Health Technology Assessment (INAHTA) is a network of 53 HTA organisations sharing technology assessments, tools and resources globally.
- Health Technology Assessment International (HTAi) is a global society dedicated to promoting HTA to support decision-making.
- European Network for Health Technology Assessment
- Cochrane Reviews
- International Decision Support Initiative (iDSI) is a global network promoting and supporting health technology assessment development in low and middle-income countries
- WHO UHC Compendium Cost-effectiveness data portal
National HTA organisations
- United States of America (U.S.A.): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
- Canada: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
- Brazil: National Health Fund (CNPq) and Institute of Health Technology Assessment (IATS)
- Argentina: Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy (IECS)
- Belgium: Belgian Health Care Knowledge Centre (KCE)
- France: Haute Autorité de Santé (HAS)
- Germany: German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG)
- Ireland: Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA)
- Italy: Italian Medicines Agency (AIFA)
- Netherlands: Dutch Health Care Institute (ZIN)
- Norway: Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH)
- Spain: Spanish Network of Agencies for Assessing National Health System Technologies and Performance (RedETS)
- Sweden: Swedish Council on Health Technology Assessment (SBU)
- United Kingdom: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE): United Kingdom.
- Australia: Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
- South Korea: National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency (NECA)
- Taiwan: Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE)
- Thailand: Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP)
HTA methodology resources
Organisations that provide comprehensive guides, reports, and frameworks on HTA methodology:
Health Technology Assessment International (HTAi):
- HTAi offers numerous resources and publications on HTA methods and practices. Their official website provides access to guidelines, reports, and educational materials.
International Network of Agencies for Health Technology Assessment (INAHTA)
- INAHTA provides a wealth of information on HTA methodologies, including reports and guidelines from its member agencies.
European Network for Health Technology Assessment (EUnetHTA)
- EUnetHTA offers detailed documentation and guidelines on HTA processes, including methodological guidance for conducting assessments.
World Health Organisation (WHO)
- WHO offers resources and manuals on health technology assessment, focusing on global health perspectives and best practices.
Cochrane Collaboration
- Cochrane provides systematic review methodologies and evidence synthesis guidelines, which are integral to HTA.
- Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions
These resources provide comprehensive and detailed methodologies for conducting HTAs, covering various aspects such as clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, ethical considerations, and implementation strategies.