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Paula Corabian¹, Bing Guo¹, Carmen Moga¹

¹Institute of Health Economics,Edmonton, AB,Canada.

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Summary

Rapid assessments (RAs) evolved over 25 years, adapting to Alberta Health Ministry needs and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) best practices. This dynamic process ensures RAs remain relevant and useful in healthcare decision-making.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Health Services Research
Health Technology Assessment
Health Economics

Background:

The Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Program at the Institute of Health Economics has a 25-year collaborative history with the Alberta Health Ministry (AHM).
This relationship involved the production of numerous rapid assessments (RAs) to meet specific requester needs.

Purpose of the Study:

To retrospectively examine the evolution of RAs produced by the HTA Program for the AHM over 25 years.
To understand the interplay between AHM requirements and the HTA Program's methodological development.

Main Methods:

A review of the number, types, and methodological attributes of RAs produced over the 25-year period.
Charting the reasons for changes in RA processes and products, analyzing the dynamic between requester needs and HTA program capabilities.

Main Results:

The HTA Program and AHM relationship fostered RA diversity, with less adaptable types becoming obsolete.
Adaptations in RA methodology were driven by evolving best practice standards, AHM needs, the healthcare landscape, and advancements in staff expertise and technology.

Conclusions:

Rapid assessments are a valuable component of Health Technology Assessment programs.
Continuous evolution of RAs, guided by user needs and HTA best practices, is essential for sustained relevance and utility.