HTA annual report, 2004-2005 : Report of activities for 2004-2005 - Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research. Health Technology Assessment Unit

The HTA Unit moved from Alberta Health and Wellness to the Foundation late in 1995 and although the processes for the Unit’s operations have been refined in the ensuing 10 years, much has remained the same. [...] The Unit teamed up with the Calgary Health Region and the Capital Health Region to secure support from the Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment (CCOHTA) for the Ambassador Program. [...] Report of Activities for 2004-2005 INTRODUCTION This report provides a comprehensive description of the products, services, and activities of the Health Technology Assessment Unit for the 2004-2005 fiscal year. [...] Determining the appropriate level of response to a request takes into account: the purpose of the request; the impact of the technology; availability of the technology, variability in the utilization of the technology or management of a medical condition; alternative sources of information including other assessments; timelines for completion; feasibility considering the time and resources require [...] The role of this advisory committee is to provide advice on health technology assessment issues related to medical devices and health systems and services for the Ministries of Health in Canada, and the CCOHTA board and staff.