Evolving Use of Health Technology Assessment in Medical Device Procurement-Global Systematic Review: An ISPOR Special Interest Group Report.

Objectives: To review the current academic evidence describing how data from health technology assessments (HTAs) informs procurement decisions for medical devices.

Methods: A systematic literature review was performed to identify relevant studies and criteria used in medical device purchasing or procurement decisions. Included articles were screened for relevancy and risk of bias.

Phytomedicine in the Treatment of Cancer: A Health Technology Assessment.

Introduction: Cancer is reported to cause about 0.4 million deaths annually. The cost of diagnosis and treatment of cancer in India is enormous.