Good practices for health technology assessment – 2022.
Health Technology Assessment provides guidance on the basis of proofbodies for comparative therapeutic efficacy, cost-effectiveness and safety regarding the pricing and reimbursement of innovative medicinal products. The goal is to identify those therapies, which offer the most value per unit cost.
This monograph aims to present the main ones principles of good practice for health technology assessment on all key parameters such as modeling of future health benefits and costs, collection of primary prospective data, handling of secondary retrospective data, assessment of reliability and applicability of data, use of indirect comparisons through network meta-analyses, transfer and adaptation of data from other countries, analysis of budget impacts, etc.
All these skills are very important for the future specialists in Bulgaria, whose goals are professional development in the field of evaluation of health technologies.
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"Good Practices for Health Technology Assessment - 2022" is an authoritative guide that covers modern methods, standards and guidelines for health technology assessment in line with the latest trends and requirements in medical practice for the year 2022. This one textbook is intended for medical professionals, health care managers, and all those interested in the implementation and management of health technologies, offering a comprehensive overview of current practices and methods in evaluating their effectiveness, safety, and costs.
The book begins by introducing the concept of health technologies and the importance of their assessment in the context of modern medicine. The key concepts, goals and challenges of health technology assessment are presented, emphasizing their impact on patients, the health system and society as a whole.
The next part of the textbook covers health technology assessment methods and tools. Various analytical models, statistical methods, pharmacoeconomic analyzes and other approaches that are used to measure the effectiveness, costs and quality of health technologies are reviewed here. Through extensive examples and real-life case studies, readers are introduced to the practical aspects of health technology assessment and learn how to apply the various methods in their work.
The focus of the third part of the textbook is on the application of good practices for health technology assessment in health care practice. Real-world examples from various fields of medicine are explored here, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, and telemedicine. Through case studies and scenario analysis, readers gain valuable lessons and guidance for applying best practices to each specific situation.
The concluding section of the book presents predictions for the future of health technology assessment and its implications for the future of medicine. The latest trends and innovations in the field of health technology are presented, as well as the challenges that lie ahead for medicine and health care in the future.
Bringing together theory and practice, Good Practices for Health Technology Assessment - 2022 is a valuable source of information for all involved in health technology assessment, management and implementation. This textbook is an indispensable guide for modern medical professionals seeking a complete and competently an understanding of health technology assessment and its role in improving health care.
