Abstract OBJECTIVES: This article discusses how participatory technology appraisal as part of the Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS) in Thailand contributes to improving access to essential health services among vulnerable populations. METHODS: Document review was conducted on health technology

The Cancer Drug Fund (CDF) is a dedicated source of funding in England for increasing patient access to high-cost cancer drugs, with a fixed budget of £340 million per year, operating since 2016. The CDF follows the appraisal by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) whic

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region is characterised by diversity. Progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and institutionalisation of priority setting through Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is varied and is dependent on several country-specific factors such as the proportion of public investment in health, politi

This article is part 2 of the blog series: “Knowledge Translation: The Key to Turning Mathematical Models from a Black Box into a Powerful Tool for Policy Decision-Making” In part 1 of this blog series, we discussed the role of mathematical models in supporting evidence-based public health decis

This article is part 1 of the blog series: “Knowledge Translation: The Key to Turning Mathematical Models from a Black Box into a Powerful Tool for Policy Decision-Making” As health systems become more complex, decision-makers need tools that can help them evaluate long-term outcomes and choose

During this period of rapid change and transition with the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of evidence is increasingly important. A webinar series and corresponding toolkit can support country partners and researchers to continue growing in knowledge and understanding in this field despite the restrictions on travel and face-to-face support. The webinar

Philadelphia (CNN) — Beth Rutstein rolls up the sleeves of her T-shirt, juggles a stack of fliers and knocks on the door of a stranger’s home. She’s on a mission to save lives.After wiping sweat from her face beneath the sweltering afternoon sun on a recent Thursday, she ascends another set of stair

เมื่อวันที่ 15 กันยายน พ.ศ.2553 นักวิจัย HITAP จัด Journal Club ประจำเดือนกันยายน 2553 ณ ห้องประชุมใหญ่ HITAP ชั้น 6 อาคาร 6 กรมอนามัยในหัวข้อ “Health Technology Disinvestment” บรรยายโดย Thierry Defechereux, MD. จาก Johns Hopkins School of Public Health โดยได้รับเกียรติจาก นพ.สุรจ

นักวิจัย: Yot Teerawattananon, MD, PhD The ISPOR International Fellowship Award was established in 2006 to recognize key individuals who would contribute to the development of pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research or the use of outcomes research in health care decision in their own country/region.

นักวิจัย: Yot Teerawattananon, MD, PhD Dr. Yot Teerawattananon has received the ISPOR Best Contributed Podium Presentation Award on “Value of Information: An application in health economic evaluation of renal replacement therapy in Thailand” at ISPOR 2nd Asia-Pacific Conference, which was held in Sh