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James H Herndon¹, Raymond Hwang, K J Bozic

¹Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA, USA. jherndon@partners.org

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New healthcare technologies increase costs, necessitating transparent risk-benefit data for informed patient choices. Collaboration among physicians, industry, and regulators is crucial for safe, effective, and cost-efficient innovations.

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A Computerized Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program Targeting Technology Based Everyday Functional Skills

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Area of Science:

Health Economics
Medical Technology Assessment
Healthcare Policy

Background:

New medical technologies are a significant factor contributing to rising healthcare expenditures in the U.S.
The development, adoption, and utilization of these technologies involve key stakeholders including physicians and the healthcare industry.
While the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) regulates new drugs and devices, comprehensive healthcare technology assessment remains limited.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the critical need for enhanced healthcare technology assessment.
To emphasize the importance of transparency regarding the risks and benefits of new technologies for informed consumer choice.
To advocate for collaborative efforts among stakeholders to ensure the provision of safe, effective, and cost-effective new technologies.

Main Methods:

The study reviews the current landscape of healthcare technology development and assessment.
It examines the roles of physicians, industry, and regulatory bodies.
It discusses the impact of market forces, including direct-to-consumer marketing, on technology adoption.

Main Results:

Healthcare technology assessment is currently decentralized and lacks comprehensive oversight.
Market forces and consumer choice heavily influence technology adoption without full transparency of risks and benefits.
There is a need for improved pre-market and post-market surveillance mechanisms.

Conclusions:

Physicians, institutions, and industry must collaborate to provide proven, safe, clinically effective, and cost-effective technologies.
Valid pre-market clinical trials and robust post-market surveillance are essential.
National and international registries are needed to ensure full transparency for patients making informed choices.