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Research and education Groups Health systems and HTA

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We are a multidisciplinary research & education group focusing on the sustainability of healthcare systems. We support policy makers and other stakeholders in making choices about financing and (innovative) care.

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Scope and area of work

We aim to ensure sustainability and quality of care through analysis, methodology development and process development in two areas.

Scope and area of work

The healthcare system is under increasing pressure due to aging and technological developments, among others. The Health systems and HTA R&E group aims to ensure the sustainability and quality of care through analysis, methodology and process development in two areas.
With our work on affordability of care, we provide tools for future challenges in healthcare. We focus on efficiency in long-term care, labor market issues and effective fiscal policy.
Our work on health technology assessment focuses on evaluating the value of medical technologies at different stages of their development. 'Value' can thereby be expressed in different ways, for example in terms of money, health or well-being, in consultation with stakeholders such as patients, healthcare providers, policy makers and citizens.
We focus specifically on the evaluation of medical technologies from an early stage of development, and the improvement of decision-making processes at micro (e.g. specialists), meso (e.g. hospitals) and macro (e.g. package management at ministries) levels, both nationally and internationally. We do this through research, education and consultation.

Chairs/RGL's

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Affordability and accessibility of care - Patrick Jeurissen
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Global health economics - Rob Baltussen
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Integrating empirical and normative analysis in HTA - Gert-Jan van der Wilt
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Early HTA - Janneke Grutters
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Projects

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Broad multi-year study on affordability of care
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We are implementing projects in Ghana, Iran, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Liberia, Moldova, Pakistan, Rwanda and UAE to shape HTA frameworks, establish care packages, and/or strengthen capacity.
More information can be found at the projectwebsite.
A lot of medical technologies can be used in different ways, with different purposes and value. In this project, we explore methodology to inform decision-making on the use of medical technology.
More information can be found at the projectwebsite.
Values in conducting health technology assessments. An EU Erasmus+ project that developed an e-learning course and framework, including a manual, that helps HTA practitioners integrate ethical analysis and stakeholder engagement into assessment.
More information can be found at the projectwebsite.
Supports the use of sustainable and tailored innovative methods for HTA.
European Digital Health Technology Assessment.

More information can be found at the projectwebsite.
Develop funding for top specialty projects in partnering top clinical hospitals.
European study of hospital-produced CAR-T cell therapy in out-of-treatment patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
More information can be found at the projectwebsite.
The UHCC is an innovative database covering a wide range of healthcare interventions. We link a costing and prioritization module to it, supporting low- and middle-income countries in revising their care package.
Learn more at the projectwebsite.
‘Capability’ care for patients with neuromuscular disorders.
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We are leading a project in which our goal is to establish a national network in the field of early HTA. Within this network we aim to promote the use of early HTA.
More information can be found on the projectwebsite.
Sustainable surgery, sustainable operating rooms. Collaboration with Maastricht UMC (Prof Nicole Bouvy - consortium leader) and several other Dutch parties.
More information can be found on the projectwebsite.
This guide aims to support Ministries in low- and middle-income countries in revising their care packages. It includes the experiences of 14 member countries of the Joint Learning Network.
More information can be found at the projectwebsite.
New, rational treatment decisions for neurodevelopmental disorders of the brain.
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Collaboration with Prof. Dr. Baziel van Engelen, Department of Neurology, Radboudumc.

Initial education

Introduction to health economics and policy.
More information can be found here.
Introduction to key topics in health care policy and organization.
More information can be found here.
Research minor on how to implement healthcare innovations in the system.
More information can be found here.
Introduction to the healthcare system.
More information can be found here.
HTA is a multidisciplinary process that uses explicit methods to determine the value of a health technology at different points in its life cycle. The goal is to inform decision making to promote an equitable, efficient and high-quality health system. As such, it requires transdisciplinary teamwork. It is closely intertwined with clinical practice and health policy.
Learn more here. Please search via code MED-BMS58 en MED-BMS62.
The minor involves evaluating innovations in healthcare, focusing on surgical innovations.
More information can be found here.
The minor offers depth in key issues in global health, connecting the three levels of molecule, human and population.
Learn more here. Please search by code MED-B3MIN06.

Post-initial education

This course provides practical and step-by-step guidance on using evidence-informed deliberative processes in HTA to design a country's health care packages. Students will learn how this approach promotes legitimate decision-making on the road to "universal health coverage.
More information can be found here.
This free online course consists of four weeks, in which you will learn about the policy context of HTA, methods for reconstructing stakeholder interpretive frameworks, and critical analysis of background theories and normative explanations.
More information can be found here.
Online e-module on the early evaluation of innovation.
More information can be found here.
4-day master class, primarily for civil servants interested in the topic of affordable care.
More information can be found here.
More information will follow.

Collaborations

Interdisciplinary and international network of experts in early HTA to scale up and improve the methodology and application of early HTA.
National network of early HTA experts to encourage collaboration and exchange.
Multiyear health care affordability program.
More information can be found here.
Network of research institutes in the field of global HTA.
More information can be found here.