HEMA, the Health Economics Methods Advisory, a recently announced collaboration between health technology appraisal (HTA) bodies in the US (ICER), England and Wales (NICE) and Canada (the CDA), is a step closer to developing important recommendations on methods and processes that could influence how appraisals are conducted.
Cross-Atlantic Alliance Sets Sights On First HTA Methods Recommendations
A new collaboration of health technology appraisal bodies in the US, England and Canada could lead to better alignment on HTA methodology in the future.

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