Title of article :
The basis for calculating costs in health technology assessment studies
Author/Authors :
Hamouzadeh, Pejman Social Security Organization, Tehran , Sadrollahi, Ali School of Medicine - Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Yousefvand, Mani School of Virtual, Medical Education & Management - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
Abstract :
Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is a multidisciplinary activity that acts as a "bridge" between evidence and policymaking. HTA investigates the application of health technology (e.g. medicine, medical equipment, or clinical/surgical procedures) in terms of safety, clinical efficacy and effectiveness, cost, cost-effectiveness, organizational outcomes, social outcomes, legal and ethical considerations (1).
Keywords :
Health Technologies , functioning of health systems , HTA studies
Journal title :
Health Technology Assessment in Action
