Towards the development and implementation of hospital-based health technology assessment (HB-HTA) in Poland: Achievements of an exploratory HB-HTA project from 2019-2022
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Implementing hospital-based health technology assessment (HB-HTA) in Poland faces challenges like staffing and stakeholder commitment. A central Ministry of Health role is proposed to coordinate HB-HTA, boosting capacity.
Area Of Science
- Health Policy
- Health Technology Assessment
- Healthcare Management
Background
- Hospital-based health technology assessment (HB-HTA) is crucial for evidence-based decision-making in healthcare.
- Poland initiated a project to explore HB-HTA implementation between 2019 and 2022.
- Identifying key stakeholders and entities for HB-HTA management was a primary focus.
Purpose Of The Study
- To identify potential initiating and managing entities for HB-HTA within the Polish healthcare system.
- To explore the feasibility and challenges of operationalizing an HB-HTA model in Poland.
- To propose a coordinating body for HB-HTA implementation.
Main Methods
- A comprehensive project involving analysis of the Polish healthcare context.
- Identification and evaluation of potential stakeholders including hospitals, regional offices, national HTA agency, public payer, and Ministry of Health.
- Review of challenges and facilitators for HB-HTA implementation.
Main Results
- A structured model for HB-HTA was proposed, involving multiple institutions.
- Operationalization of the proposed HB-HTA model has not yet occurred.
- Key challenges identified include a lack of qualified personnel and stakeholder commitment.
- Growing interest is indicated by late involvement of national bodies and ongoing training.
Conclusions
- A central coordinating role for the Ministry of Health is recommended for HB-HTA in Poland.
- This coordination is expected to enhance overall HTA capacity.
- Successful implementation of HB-HTA in Poland is more likely with dedicated coordination and stakeholder engagement.
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