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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | The true role of horizon scanning in Australia: who it informs and why |
Author: | Mundy, L. Hiller, J. Merlin, T. |
Citation: | International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, 2011; 27(1):95-98 |
Publisher: | Cambridge Univ Press |
Issue Date: | 2011 |
ISSN: | 0266-4623 1471-6348 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Linda Mundy, Janet Hiller and Tracy Merlin |
Abstract: | <jats:p>The article by O'Malley and Jordan (2009) contains fundamental errors and misunderstands the process it claims to describe (4).</jats:p><jats:p>The premise of the paper is that the Australian and New Zealand Horizon Scanning Network (ANZHSN) “was set up to scan the introduction of new and emerging medical technologies into the public sector, with consideration to the<jats:italic>private sector</jats:italic>.” However, the terms of reference of the policy body (HealthPACT) directing the ANZHSN's activities state that its role is to “provide a forum for monitoring, reviewing, and sharing information regarding health technology to inform service planning and policy development in the<jats:italic>public sector</jats:italic>” (1). HealthPACT is largely a jurisdictional committee, with representation from the Australian Government, each of its seven states and territories, the New Zealand Health Ministry and district health boards.</jats:p> |
Keywords: | Biomedical Engineering Advisory Committees Technology Assessment, Biomedical Australia |
Rights: | Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2011 |
DOI: | 10.1017/S0266462310001212 |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0266462310001212 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 5 Public Health publications |
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