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Methodological guidelines for Health Technology Assessment in Oman.
Said Wani1,2,3, Hilal Alsabti4, Said Allamki3
1Center for Health Technology Assessment, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary.
Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice
|December 12, 2025
Summary
Oman developed new Health Technology Assessment (HTA) guidelines for consistent technology appraisal. These guidelines ensure evidence-based decisions, promoting transparency and value in healthcare resource allocation.
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.
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