Health Care Coverage Determinations: An International Comparative Study: An International Comparative StudyBased upon research from Australia, Canada, Germany, The Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, the United States of America and the United Kingdom, the contributors of this book argue that although each of these countries is committed to evidence-based scientific assessment of technologies, in fact adoption of technologies is significantly affected by political considerations, and in particular by the influence of interest groups. Moreover, it offers recommendations as to how technology assessment for coverage policy can be improved to serve better the public interest. |
Contents
Chapter 01 METHODOLOGICAL INTRODUCTION | 1 |
THE AUSTRALIAN EXPERIENCE | 25 |
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT IN CANADIAN MEDICARE | 57 |
Chapter 04 EVALUATING NEW HEALTH TECHNOLOGY IN THE ENGLISH NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE | 88 |
Chapter 05 BENEFIT DECISIONS IN GERMAN SOCIAL HEALTH INSURANCE | 115 |
Chapter 06 HEALTH CARE COVERAGE IN THE NETHERLANDS THE DUTCH DRUG REIMBURSEMENT SCHEME GVS | 132 |
Chapter 07 HEALTH CARE COVERAGE DETERMINATIONS IN SPAIN | 158 |
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Health Care Coverage Determinations: An International Comparative Study Timothy S. Jost No preview available - 2005 |
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