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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Preferences for engagement in health technology assessment decision-making

"Members of the public considered value, impact, uncertainty, equity and transparency in determining when engagement should be undertaken."

Preferences for engagement in health technology assessment decision-making: a nominal group technique with members of the public
S Wortley, A Tong, K Howard
BMJ Open, 2016, 6:e010265

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Introduction of new technologies and decision making processes

"Introducing new health technologies, including medical devices, into a local setting in a safe, effective, and transparent manner is a complex process, involving many disciplines and players within an organization."

Introduction of new technologies and decision making processes: a framework to adapt a Local Health Technology Decision Support Program for other local settings
P Poulin, L Austen, CM Scott, M Poulin, N Gall, J Seidel, R Lafreniere
Medical Devices: Evidence and Research, 2013, 6:185-193

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Use of health technology assessment to inform the value of provider fees

"Health technology assessment (HTA) is becoming an increasingly prominent policy tool in response to concerns about rising healthcare costs driven by the use of technology."

The use of health technology assessment to inform the value of provider fees: current challenges and future opportunities
D Husereau, CG Cameron
Canadian Health Services Research Foundation
October 2011

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