Health technology assessment and health care in the European Union.
| Title | Health technology assessment and health care in the European Union. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2000 |
| Authors | Banta D, Oortwijn W |
| Journal | International journal of technology assessment in health care |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pagination | 626-35 |
| Date Published | 2000 Spring |
| ISSN | 0266-4623 |
| Keywords | Delivery of health Care; European Union; Interinstitutional Relations; Technology Assessment, Biomedical |
| Abstract | The papers on the 16 European countries presented in this issue show their great diversity of health systems. Health technology assessment (HTA) has been institutionalized in a number of members of the European Union and has a growing impact on health policy. A remaining challenge is to see HTA visible and useful at the European level, which requires more active coordination of national and regional activities. A network of HTA programs and researchers has been established. The HTA-Europe Steering Committee has suggested a number of actions by the European Commission to promote further coordination. The most important conclusion of the HTA-Europe report is that a permanent coordinating structure is needed at the European level. |
| Alternate Journal | Int J Technol Assess Health Care |
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