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Health technology assessment in Singapore
1Ministry of Health, Singapore, Republic of Singapore. pwee_keng_ho@moh.gov.sg
Summary
Singapore
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Health Economics
- Health Policy
Background:
- Singapore's healthcare system balances public and private sectors.
- Financing relies on individual responsibility, community support, taxes, savings, and insurance.
- The nation prioritizes good health, accessible care, and medical excellence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the development and integration of health technology assessment (HTA) in Singapore.
- To highlight HTA's role in Singapore's healthcare decision-making processes.
- To note Singapore's hosting of the 2009 Health Technology Assessment International meeting.
Main Methods:
- Development of HTA capabilities alongside medical device regulation since the 1990s.
- Establishment of formal HTA units within government bodies and public healthcare clusters.
- Integration of HTA into policy and decision-making for drug lists, clinic licensing, and subsidies.
Main Results:
- Formal HTA functions were established in Singapore by 1995.
- HTA is integral to key healthcare decisions, including drug formularies and service development.
- Public healthcare clusters have developed research units with HTA capabilities.
Conclusions:
- Singapore has a mature health technology assessment system supporting healthcare policy and resource allocation.
- The establishment and integration of HTA demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based healthcare.
- Hosting the HTAi meeting aims to enhance regional awareness and collaboration in health technology assessment.
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