A review of NICE methods across health technology assessment programmes

"Although several differences between these NICE HTA programmes have been found, there are justifications for many of these differences and how they have evolved is apparent, particularly in terms of making sure methods and processes are practicable and relevant to the value proposition of the health technology under consideration."

A review of NICE methods across health technology assessment programmes: Differences, justifications and implications
E Brockis, G Marsden, A Cole, N Devlin
Office of Health Economics
April 2016

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Opportunity costs and local health service spending decisions

"All health care systems face the need to find the resources to meet new demands such as a new, cost-increasing health technology."

Opportunity costs and local health service spending decisions: A qualitative study from Wales
S Karlsberg Schaffer, J Sussex, D Hughes, N Devlin
BMC Health Searches Research, 2016

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Lessons for social policy and practice from NICE

"NICE-type bodies should listen to users and understand social values."

The NICE way: lessons for social policy and practice from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
F Ruiz, J Breckon
Alliance for Useful Evidence, National Institute for Health and Care, NESTA Excellence
October 2014

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Body mass index thresholds for intervening to prevent ill health among black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups

"This briefing summarises NICE's recommendations for local authorities and partner organisations on the use of body mass index (BMI) as a signal for preventive action against long-term medical conditions. The focus is on people from black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups."

Body mass index thresholds for intervening to prevent ill health among black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups
NICE Public Health Briefing
January 2014

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