Public Health Policy Decisions On Medical Innovations: What Role Can Early Economic Evaluation Play?

The contribution aims to explore the different ways in which early economic data can inform public health policy decisions on new medical technologies. A broad explorative literature research was conducted to detect methodological contributions covering the health policy perspective. Early economic data on new technologies can support public health policy decisions in several ways. Embedded in horizon scanning and HTA activities, it adds to monitoring and assessment of innovations. It can play a role in the control of technology diffusion by informing coverage and reimbursement decisions as well as the direct public promotion of health care technologies, leading to increased efficiency.