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Health technology assessment in Mexico
Octavio Gómez-Dantés1, Julio Frenk
1Center for Research in Population Health, National Institute of Public Health, Av. Universidad 655, Santa María Ahuacatitlán, 62100 Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico. ocogomez@yahoo.com
Summary
Health technology assessment (HTA) in Mexico evolved from academic and policy maker collaboration, leading to a specialized agency. Institutionalizing HTA requires researchers, information dissemination, and strong expert-policy maker ties.
Area of Science:
- Health Policy
- Health Economics
- Technology Assessment
Background:
- Mexico's journey in health technology assessment (HTA) is traced.
- The study examines the evolution of HTA within the Mexican health system.
Observation:
- HTA initiatives in Mexico began in the mid-1980s.
- Collaboration between academics and policymakers was crucial for HTA development.
- These efforts culminated in establishing a dedicated public agency for HTA.
Findings:
- The creation of the Center for Technological Excellence within the Ministry of Health marks a significant milestone.
- Academic and policy maker engagement drove the institutionalization of HTA.
Implications:
- Successful institutionalization of HTA in resource-limited contexts depends on building a robust research community.
- Effective information dissemination and strong partnerships between HTA experts and policymakers are vital.
- This model offers insights for other countries seeking to establish or strengthen their HTA systems.
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