Health Technology Assessment
The CAPHRI programme, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), comprises both HTA and health economics. The researchers from this programme are situated in both the department of Health Services Research and the department of Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Technology Assessment. A close cooperation exists between these departments, illustrated by the fact that seminars, expert meeting and reading clubs are jointly organised.
Cooperation
For the purpose of the evaluation of interventions, the Health Economists and HTA-researchers work in close cooperation with other health care institutions, such as rehabilitation centres, audiology centres, psychiatric hospitals, primary care and public health organisations. The role of Health economist and HTA-researchers is to support decision makers when deciding about health care innovations.
In order to develop the HTA and Health Economics research methodology technology, independent projects are conducted. Projects are funded mainly by external organisations, such as the Dutch Organisation for Health Research and Development (ZonMw), the Health care Insurance Board and pharmaceutical companies.