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ArticleHealth services research2018

Evidence-Based Medicine and State Health Care Coverage: The Washington Health Technology Assessment Program.

David J Rothman, Kristy L Blackwood, Whitney Adair, Sheila M Rothman

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Article in Health services research, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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David J RothmanColumbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY.ORCID 0000-0001-9664-1096
Kristy L BlackwoodColumbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY.
Whitney AdairNewYork University Stern School of Business, New York, NY.
Sheila M RothmanColumbia Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo evaluate the Washington State Health Technology Assessment Program (WHTAP). STUDY

settingWashington State Health Technology Assessment Program proceedings in Seattle, Washington. DATA COLLECTION AND STUDY

designWe assessed the program through observation of its proceedings over a 5-year period, 2009-2014. We conducted detailed analyses of the documents it produced and reviewed relevant literature. PRINCIPAL

findingsWashington State Health Technology Assessment Program is unique compared to other state and federal programs. It has successfully applied evidence-based medicine to health care decision making, limited by the strength of available data. It claims cost savings, but they are not substantiated.

conclusionsWashington State Health Technology Assessment Program is a useful model for other states considering implementation of technology assessment programs. We provide key lessons for improving WHTAP's process.

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Decision MakingCost-Benefit AnalysisCost SavingsEvidence-Based MedicineHumansTechnology Assessment, BiomedicalWashingtonevidence-based medicinehealth careTechnology assessment

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PMID29205345
PMCPMC5867159

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