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Technology Assessment at the National Level in the US
D J Cotter1, S Perry, M Thamer
1Medical Technology and Practice Patterns Institute, Washington, DC.
Surgical Technology International
|November 27, 2002
Summary
The US Government
Area of Science:
- Health Technology Assessment
- Health Policy Analysis
Background:
- US Government health technology assessment programs were once global models.
- These programs evaluated safety, effectiveness, cost, and social implications of health technologies.
- The prominence of these programs has significantly declined.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the historical significance of US Government health technology assessment.
- To note the termination of a prominent health technology assessment program.
- To underscore the current state of health technology assessment in the US.
Main Methods:
- Historical analysis of US health technology assessment programs.
- Review of policy changes affecting health technology assessment.
- Examination of the impact of program termination.
Main Results:
- US health technology assessment programs were once leading international benchmarks.
- A key US health technology assessment program was terminated by Congress.
- This termination marks a significant shift from previous leadership in the field.
Conclusions:
- The US has lost its leading position in health technology assessment.
- The termination of prominent programs has implications for healthcare innovation and policy.
- Re-evaluation of the US approach to health technology assessment is warranted.
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