A Strategic Long-term Vision for Access to Medical Technology

17/May/99

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A Strategic Long-term Vision for Access to Medical Technology

Knowledge on how to improve the use of technology is key to survival in a global market

Why all the Concern ?

Technology, Innovation and Provision of Healthcare

Healthcare systems of the world’s markets are operating in a cost-constrained environment. As a result, the cost of technology, as well as its benefits and safety are under heavy scrutiny.

There is a long standing debate on how to control healthcare costs.There are two methods of controlling healthcare technology costs:

Contributing Factors

Technology Assessment is a tool that provides healthcare decision-makers with the information they need to make appropriate technology choices to best utilize their resources.

Technology Assessment

Examples of Technology

Problems for Manufacturers

How is Technology Assessment Used ?

A major problem for Medical Device Manufacturers is the differing Criteria being established for evaluation of devices at the National level

Healthcare Network

A Brief History of Technology Assessment

A Brief History of Technology Assessment

Causes for The Current State

Technological Concerns

Characteristics of Successful Assessments

Characteristics of Successful Assessments

Limitations of Technology Assessment

Limitations of Technology Assessment

Proposals For Improvement

Proposals For Improvement

Technology Management A Vision

Technology Management Principles

Prospects for Success

The Role of Ethics

Bibliography of Technology Assessment Resources

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Thank You for Your Attention

Author: Victoria Ann Dedrick

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