Establishes a health technology assessment program in Washington to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of health technologies.
The bill amends the health technology assessment program in Washington, focusing on the selection and review of health technologies. It prioritizes technologies for which patient access is established or recommended under federal Medicare or expert guidelines, especially those with concerns about safety, efficacy, or cost-effectiveness. The committee evaluates technologies based on systematic evidence-based assessments, considering safety, health outcomes, and cost data. The program also allows for rereview of technologies every eighteen months if new evidence emerges.
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