Original paper

Formal Implementation of Cost-Effectiveness Evaluations in Japan: A Unique Health Technology Assessment System

Volume: 23, Issue: 1, Pages: 43 - 51
Published: Jan 1, 2020
Abstract
In April 2019, Japan formally introduced health technology assessment (HTA) and, more specifically, a cost-effectiveness analysis, to inform healthcare decision making, mainly when it comes to the pricing of new technologies. This article provides an overview of this new policy, which was implemented formally after a pilot program. In the fiscal year (FY) 2012, discussions on cost-effectiveness assessments were initiated in Japan. After 7 years...
Paper Details
Title
Formal Implementation of Cost-Effectiveness Evaluations in Japan: A Unique Health Technology Assessment System
Published Date
Jan 1, 2020
Volume
23
Issue
1
Pages
43 - 51
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