Strengths and weaknesses of the Health Technology Assessment process in different European and Latin American countries

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is a technical tool that tries to reduce uncertainty when making health
coverage decisions. Methods: this work is a narrative review of the HTA process in a group of countries in Europe and Latin America in order to carry out a comparative analysis of a series of variables that are relevant to provide solidity to the process.  Results: similarities and differences were found between the countries, both in the number of participating entities and in the  focus of the decision and even dependence on political power. Discussion: the findings have allowed the identification of a  series of lessons learned that deserve to be  considered when moving forward in the creation of a National HTA Agency in  Argentina.