Pritaporn Kingkaew BPharm, MSc*, Yot Teerawattananon MD, PhD* * Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP), Nonthaburi, Thailand While many of the principles that guide the economic evaluation of medical devices are somewhat similar to those that guide the evaluation of other

The development of health and medical innovation is a key national strategy for Thailand under the 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan, which aims to position the country as a high-value medical and wellness hub while reducing dependence on imported medical technologies. The Thai Innovation List was established to promote the commerc

The development of medical innovation is one of Thailand’s key strategic priorities as outlined in the 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan (2023–2027). Milestone 4 identifies Thailand’s ambition to become a high-value medical and wellness hub, with the goal of strengthening the country’s capacity to generate economic value fr

The development of medical innovation is one of Thailand’s key strategic priorities as outlined in the 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan (2023–2027). Milestone 4 identifies Thailand’s ambition to become a high-value medical and wellness hub, with the goal of strengthening the country’s capacity to generate economic value fr

An aim of this study is to describe quantitatively and qualitatively progression and findings from the HTA topic selection process recently developed by HITAP. The process involves potential users of HTA information; namely (1) third party payers (public health insurers), (2) national health care program managers (Ministry of Public Health’s Depa

The development of medical innovation is one of Thailand’s key strategic priorities, as outlined in the 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan (2023–2027), with Milestone 4 positioning Thailand as a hub for high-value medical and healthcare services. However, Thailand’s research and development in medical technologies and health i

In the Prince Mahidol Award Conference 2026 (PMAC 2026), held from January 26–31, 2026, at the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld, the Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program Foundation (HITAP) participated in supporting and driving the international exchange

This study aims to determine the cost-effectiveness and cost-utility of medical rehabilitation services for inpatients suffering from a stroke. It will compare the outcome of medical rehabilitation services in terms of functional status and quality of life before and after service providing. Moreover, it will compare cost-effectiveness and cost-uti

The number of complaints made to the General Medical Council about doctors has risen 23% in the past year, the regulator says.The GMC report showed there were 8,781 in 2011 compared to 7,153 in 2010.The rise is similar to the one the year before and continues a trend which has seen complaints jump b

Strengthening Cost-Effectiveness Analysis in Thailand through the Establishment of the Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program. Tantivess S1 Teerawattananon Y1 Mills A1 1 Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand 2 London