Evidence-Based Medicine and State Health Care Coverage: The Washington Health Technology Assessment Program.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the Washington State Health Technology Assessment Program (WHTAP). STUDY SETTING:Washington State Health Technology Assessment Program proceedings in Seattle, Washington. DATA COLLECTION AND STUDY DESIGN:We assessed the program through observation of its proceedings over a 5-year period, 2009-2014. We conducted detailed analyses of the documents it produced and reviewed relevant literature. PRINCIPAL FINDINGS:Washington State Health Technology Assessment Program is unique compared to other state and federal programs. It has successfully applied evidence-based medicine to health care decision making, limited by the strength of available data. It claims cost savings, but they are not substantiated. CONCLUSIONS:Washington State Health Technology Assessment Program is a u

SUBMITTER: Rothman DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5867159 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature