Development of a framework and decision tool for the evaluation of health technologies based on surrogate endpoint evidence.

ABSTRACT: In the drive toward faster patient access to treatments, health technology assessment (HTA) agencies and payers are increasingly faced with reliance on evidence based on surrogate endpoints, increasing decision uncertainty. Despite the development of a small number of evaluation frameworks, there remains no consensus on the detailed methodology for handling surrogate endpoints in HTA practice. This research overviews the methods and findings of four empirical studies undertaken as part of COMED (Pushing the Boundaries of Cost and Outcome Analysis of Medical Technologies) program work package 2 with the aim of analyzing international HTA practice of the handling and considerations around the use of surrogate endpoint evidence. We have synthesized the findings of these empirical studies, in

SUBMITTER: Ciani O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9546394 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature