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Area of Science:

  • Health Policy
  • Health Economics
  • Medical Technology Assessment

Background:

  • Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is crucial for evidence-based healthcare resource allocation.
  • Oman sought to develop standardized methodological guidelines for technology appraisal.
  • Stakeholder involvement was key to ensuring consistency, transparency, and robustness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the development of Oman's methodological HTA guidelines.
  • To present the key features of the adopted Omani HTA guidelines.
  • To enhance decision-making in healthcare resource allocation within Oman.

Main Methods:

  • Learned from international HTA guidelines.
  • Conducted multistakeholder workshops and surveys for consensus.
  • Drafted and validated guidelines with policymakers and experts.

Main Results:

  • Developed Omani HTA guidelines with six sections: indication, medical, economic, budget impact, social/ethical, and transparency.
  • Prioritized policy-relevant outcomes (mortality, morbidity, QoL) and advocated using reputable HTA agency reports.
  • Preferred cost-utility analysis with QALYs and a 3% discount rate, with budget impact analysis over four years.

Conclusions:

  • Omani HTA guidelines were accepted by the Ministry of Health, marking a milestone.
  • The guidelines provide a standardized, transparent framework for evaluating health technologies.
  • The framework aligns international standards with Oman's healthcare needs and priorities.