On 11 August 2025, the Secretary of Health (SOH) fully concurs with the Health Technology Council recommendation on the government financing of the following health technologies, through the Department of Health (DOH) Department Circulars 2025-0338, 2025-0339, and 2025-0340: For the full details on the HTA Council Final Recommendation, such as considerations and evidence, please see continue reading : The Secretary of Health (SOH) fully concurs with the HTA Council Final Recommendations for the Government Financing of 12 health technologies
HTA Council Preliminary Recommendation on Newborn Pulse Oximetry as a Screening test for critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) among asymptomatic, apparently healthy newborns
As of 20 June 2025, the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Council has completed the evidence appraisal on the assessment of newborn pulse oximetry as a screening test for critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) among asymptomatic, apparently healthy newborns for possible government financing. The HTA Council hereby releases its preliminary recommendation on the said health technology continue reading : HTA Council Preliminary Recommendation on Newborn Pulse Oximetry as a Screening test for critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) among asymptomatic, apparently healthy newborns