Objectives
This course aims to provide an applied introduction to Health Technology Assessment (HTA) research in order to enable students to begin conducting their own research and/or to understand research conducted by others. Basic principles of conducting HTA and modelling techniques will be covered. Examples of economic analyses that have been used in all stages of HTA research, starting with conceptualizing HTA studies, to cost-effectiveness of particular health technologies, to budget impact will be included. Students will also gain the expertise to critically evaluate economic evaluations, and use the evaluation results to inform decision-making in healthcare policy and resource allocation.