Observatory Studies Series Series 11

Ensuring Value for Money in Health Care

The Role of Health Technology Assessment in the European Union

Paperback
December 2008
9789289071833
More details
  • Publisher
    World Health Organization
  • Published
    18th December 2008
  • ISBN 9789289071833
  • Language English
  • Pages 171 pp.
  • Size 6.25" x 9.5"
$48.00

This book provides a detailed review of the role of health technology assessment (HTA) in the European Union. It examines both method and process in the prioritization and financing of modern health care and presents extensive case studies from Sweden, the Netherlands, Finland, France, Germany and the United Kingdom.

The book examines a number of issues, with particular emphasis on the responsibility and membership of HTA bodies’ assessment procedures and methods, the application of HTA evidence to decision-making, and the dissemination and implementation of findings. It aims to highlight ways to improve the HTA process in Europe by examining key challenges and identifying opportunities to support value and innovation in health care.

It will be vital reading for a wide range of stakeholders including policy-makers, HTA bodies, manufacturers, health-care professionals and patient organizations.

1) Project overview, objectives and methods; 2) Background on innovation and HTA; 3) HTA and decision-making in Europe; 4) Conclusions

Matthias Wismar

Matthias Wismar

Martin McKee

Martin McKee

Kelly Ernst

Kelly Ernst

Divya Srivastava

Divya Srivastava

Reinhard Busse

Reinhard Busse