Health Technology Assessment for COVID19: an approach for the Horizon Scanning of health innovations

ConclusionsThe implementation of this new tool presented for the large amount of innovations created in response to COVID-19 could be supportive for decision makers, especially in pandemic times when a rapid answer is necessary. Improvements in the subjective judgement process, by introducing an objective approach, is now ongoing as it could enhance the strength of the final decision.Key messagesIn a pandemic time as the current, HTA should be as rapid as possible without losing scientific robustness.The methodology described could be an answer in support to the decision-making process, allowing an adequate and quick priority setting.
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research