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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 useful model for other states considering implementation of technology assessment programs. We provide key lessons for improving WHTAP's process.

SUBMITTER: Rothman DJ

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

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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

Rothman David J DJ Blackwood Kristy L KL Adair Whitney W Rothman Sheila M SM

Health services research 20171203 2

<h4>Objective</h4>To evaluate the Washington State Health Technology Assessment Program (WHTAP).<h4>Study setting</h4>Washington State Health Technology Assessment Program proceedings in Seattle, Washington.<h4>Data collection and study design</h4>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.<h4>Principal findings</h4>Washington State Health Technology A ...[more]

PMID: 29205345

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Dataset Information

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

Objective

Study setting

Data collection and study design

Principal findings

Conclusions

Publications

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

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