Technology Assessment in Health Care

Syed Amin Tabish
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Syed Amin Tabish: Sher-i-Kashmir Inst. of Medical Sciences

Chapter Chapter 28 in Health Care Management: Principles and Practice, 2024, pp 595-601 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Healthcare technology refers to any technology, including medical devices, IT systems, algorithms, artificial intelligence, cloud and blockchain, designed to support healthcare organizations. From massive diagnostic imaging scanners to tiny wearable sensors, technology is an integral part of modern healthcare. Healthcare Technology Assessment is defined as the systematic evaluation of properties, effects, and impacts of health technology. It informs policy and decision-making in healthcare by analyzing the benefits, costs, and overall value of new technologies, medical devices, and procedures to ensure efficient resource allocation, impact of interventions and improved patient outcomes. HTA is a systematic evaluation of health technologies and interventions. It assesses their direct and indirect consequences, considering social, economic, organizational, and ethical aspects. The goal is to determine the value of a health technology within health systems worldwide. Healthcare technology innovations are reshaping the industry by enhancing patient care and transforming healthcare delivery. These innovations span various areas: disease diagnosis and treatment (AI algorithms aid early detection, while CRISPR gene editing holds promise for personalized treatments), medical imaging (3D printing and virtual reality improve dental implants, prosthetics, and surgical planning), healthcare operations (smart technologies like AI, blockchain, cloud computing, telehealth, and sensors optimize processes and resource allocation), clinical research (data analytics and AI strengthen decision-making, and enterprise-wide surveillance manages capacity), and policy considerations (local context and skilled human resources are essential for successful implementation).In order to assess future needs, the current achievements of health care technology have to be identified and analyzed.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-3879-3_28

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