Value-Based procurement for medical d vices: A scoping review

Background: Despite this seemingly simple definition of value in different perspectives, the definition of value-based procurement for medical devices is still unclear. This study aimed to delineate the definition of value- ased procurement for medical devices and its characteristics. Methods: According to the systematic me hod for scoping review descr bed by Arksey and O’Malley , we reviewed related literature through target databases (PUBMED, ProQu st, Web of Science, Scopus, and Science Direct) during 2004-2020. The ublications that focused on the procurement of medical devices and address the issue of alue in procurement were selected. The publications whose full-text was not available and were not in English were excluded. By using data charti g tables, selected articles were reviewed and concepts and definitions were extracted Results: According to the eligibility criteria and reference checking, 24 documents were selected. There are differe t definition and understanding for value-based procurement (VBP). Identified characteristics of VBP are information, actors Collaboration, patient experience, value analysis team, ability to evaluate alternatives, value proposition, competitive dialogue, and weighing evaluation criteria. Conclusion: VBP is a framework that guides the review and decision-making to procure medical devices. In this framework, all dimensions of the value equation (outcome/related costs) must be considered and weighted. Health systems need to work on identified aspects.