Evidence-Based Medicine and State Health Care Coverage: The Washington Health Technology Assessment Program.
Health Serv Res
; 53(2): 846-858, 2018 04.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate the Washington State Health Technology Assessment Program (WHTAP). STUDYSETTING:
Washington State Health Technology Assessment Program proceedings in Seattle, Washington. DATA COLLECTION AND STUDYDESIGN:
We assessed the program through observation of its proceedings over a 5-year period, 2009-2014. We conducted detailed analyses of the documents it produced and reviewed relevant literature. PRINCIPALFINDINGS:
Washington State Health Technology Assessment Program is unique compared to other state and federal programs. It has successfully applied evidence-based medicine to health care decision making, limited by the strength of available data. It claims cost savings, but they are not substantiated.CONCLUSIONS:
Washington State Health Technology Assessment Program is a useful model for other states considering implementation of technology assessment programs. We provide key lessons for improving WHTAP's process.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Avaliação da Tecnologia Biomédica
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Medicina Baseada em Evidências
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Tomada de Decisões
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En
Ano de publicação:
2018
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