The role of ECMO in managing COVID-19 patients with severe respiratory symptoms remains unclear, notes HTAC in an interim recommendation. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a medical technique that replaces heart and lung function using a machine that pumps and supplies a patient’s blood with oxygen. For COVID-19 patients with severe symptoms, the disease may continue reading : HTAC releases guidance for ECMO, notes insufficient evidence to recommend use
HTA and the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Health Technology Assessment Council (HTAC) supported by the Health Technology Assessment Unit (HTAU) remains committed towards supporting the Department of Health (DOH) as it continues to lead the Inter-Agency Task Force for COVID-19 (IATF) in responding to the ongoing pandemic. HTAC recognizes the rapidly evolving situation which requires immediate and effective response efforts across continue reading : HTA and the COVID-19 Pandemic
DOH Releases New Implementing Guidelines on HTA
The Department of Health (DOH) today released Administrative Order No. 2020-0041 as part of its commitment towards achieving Universal Health Care (UHC). The new implementing guidelines on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) serves to inform policy, coverage, and funding allocation on health technologies. In line with the mandate of HTA to serve as a transparent priority setting mechanism continue reading : DOH Releases New Implementing Guidelines on HTA