Abstract Background Systems thinking approaches can determine system interdependencies to guide effective policymaking but have been underutilised in health policymaking, particularly for policies related to access and delivery of health services. In Thailand, a policy changing access to dialy

Alcohol addiction has been identified as one of the leading causes of disability adjusted life years in Thailand. This umbrella review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the interventions that are effective in the prevention and treatment of harmful alcohol use, and to provide a comparison with existing interventions provided in Thailand.a

WASHINGTON — Obama administration officials are getting ready to set up and operate new health insurance markets in about half the states, where local officials appear unwilling or unable to do so.The markets, known as exchanges, are a centerpiece of President Obama’s health care law, and running th

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(Reuters) – U.S. antitrust officials have approved Spectrum Pharmaceuticals’ purchase of cancer drugmaker Allos Therapeutics, a $206 million deal aimed at giving Spectrum access to the Allos anti-cancer drug Folotyn.The Federal Trade Commission posted letters on its web site sent to lawyers for Allo

What definition of HTA do you subscribe to?Mark: HTA is a term that is used quite loosely. It seems that the formal definition is to provide an assessment of medical technologies using different perspectives including clinical, economic, ethical and technical. But I think the meaning that it has dev

From: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-20810849 UK researchers believe they have explained why some families are incredibly vulnerable to bowel cancer. They have found two genes, which are passed from parent to child, that greatly increase the risk of a tumour forming. The study, published in Nature

The Ministry of Health (MoH), Bhutan has developed a health technology assessment (HTA) program in Bhutan since 2013 and has continued its efforts to build HTA capacity and maintain its momentum. This year, the MoH shows interest and is seeking support on: • Cost-effectiveness threshold led by th