HTA report

¹³Merlin T, Tamblyn D, Ellery B and the INAHTA Quality Assurance Group. What’s in a name? - Results of a survey to map the different HTA products of the International Network of Agencies for Health Technology Assessment (INAHTA). International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, 2014; 30(4): 1-8.

A report that includes a comprehensive systematic literature review, or a systematic review of high level evidence, evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a technology, as well as an analysis of the cost-effectiveness of the technology.

Note 1: The report always:

• describes the characteristics and current use of the technology;

• critically appraises the quality of the evidence base;

• provides information on costs and financial impact; and

• discusses organisational considerations.

Note 2: The report may optionally address ethical, social and legal considerations arising from use of the technology.

Note 3: The cost-effectiveness of the technology may be addressed through economic modelling, when it is appropriate.

Note 4: Related terms include health technology assessment, mini-HTA, rapid review, level of evidence.

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