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| Ensuring Value for Money in Health Care |
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| The Role of Health Technology Assessment in the European Union |
| Observatory Studies Series, No. 11 |
| Wismar, M., McKee, M., Ernst, K., Srivastava, D., Busse, R. |
| WHO Regional Office for Europe |
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ISBN-13
9789289071833
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ISBN-10
9289071834
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Order Number
13400073
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Format
Paper Back
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Price
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40.00
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US$
48.00
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Developing countries:
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28.00
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English
2008
171
pages
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| Summary |
This book provides a detailed review of the role
of health technology assessment (HTA) in the
European Union. It examines both method and
process in the prioritization and financing of
modern health care, and presents extensive
case studies from Sweden, the Netherlands,
Finland, France, Germany and the United
Kingdom.
The book examines a number of issues, with
particular emphasis on the responsibility and
membership of HTA bodies, assessment
procedures and methods, the application of
HTA evidence to decision-making, and the
dissemination and implementation of findings.
It aims to highlight ways to improve the HTA
process in Europe by examining key challenges
and identifying opportunities to support value
and innovation in health care.
It will be vital reading for a wide range of
stakeholders including policy-makers, HTA
bodies, manufacturers, health-care
professionals and patient organizations.
"The report is written in a style that makes easy reading and the content should appeal particularly to those new to this area of health science... (it) is comprehensive, balanced and explains the challenges and opportunities for health care decision-makers to maximise the potential of HTA, in order to capture the benefits of technologies within the constraints of health resources." -- Public health |
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