Establishes a health technology assessment program to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of health technologies.

The bill concerns the health technology assessment program, which evaluates health technologies for safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness. The program involves a committee that considers evidence from systematic assessments and public comments. It also allows for the establishment of ad hoc advisory groups for specialized reviews. The committee must review selected technologies and communicate its decisions within 180 days. The health care authority is required to publish submissions for new technology assessments and rereviews on its website within seven days of receipt.

Establishes a health technology assessment program to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of health technologies.

The bill concerns the health technology assessment program, which evaluates health technologies for safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness. The program involves a committee that considers evidence from systematic assessments and public comments. It also allows for the establishment of ad hoc advisory groups for specialized reviews. The committee must review selected technologies and communicate its decisions within 180 days. The health care authority is required to publish submissions for new technology assessments and rereviews on its website within seven days of receipt.