Research Unit

Aims to advance public health policy through research and academic evidence in order to
strengthen the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) ecosystem and mechanisms in Thailand.

About Us

We conduct research grounded in academic evidence to support transparent and inclusive public health policy processes, particular in the development of development of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) benefit package and the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM). In addition, we also enhance the capacity of individuals, organizations, networks, and society in the areas of health technology assessment through active participation in research networks and regular training on health technology assessment and economic evaluation.

Vision

Promoting standardized and transparent health technology assessment with stakeholder engagement to support health policy development

Scope of work

Scope of work of the Research Unit includes
1. Policy-Oriented Health Research
Strengthening the ecosystem and mechanisms for Health Technology Assessment (HTA) in Thailand through support for the Topic Identification and Prioritization Process (priority setting). develop HTA methodological guidelines to ensure consistency and rigor in evaluations, manage and maintain essential databases that support robust and timely HTA research (HTA database, utility database, costing menu, etc.).
Conducting HTA research to support the UHC Package Development and the NLEM, including cost-effectiveness analysis, budget impact analysis, feasibility analysis and policy evaluation
2. Inclusive and Transparent Process
Foster constructive dialogue with stakeholders throughout the HTA process to ensure transparency, inclusivity, and contextual relevance of the evidence.
3. HTA Capacity Strengthening
Strengthening the capacity of individuals, organizations, networks, and society (INNE) in the areas of health technology assessment, as well as the use of real-world data to support resource allocation policies through active participation in research networks and regular training programs on HTA and economic evaluation, tailored to key target groups including healthcare professionals, policymakers, the private sector, and the public.
4. Research-to-Action Translation
Actively engage with policymakers and other decision-makers to promote the use of HTA evidence in health policy formulation and implementation.