The integration of procurement and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is a crucial step toward making purchasing processes more effective and value-based. This was emphasized by Guido Gastaldon, Head of the Healthcare, Goods, and Services Sourcing Division at Consip, during the AboutMedicalDevices conference. This approach is transforming public tenders, particularly in healthcare, making Health Technology Assessment a key tool for selecting and evaluating technologies.
Health Technology Assessment as a Facilitator in Public Tenders
Health Technology Assessment is taking on a central role in tender processes, acting as a facilitator for evaluating proposed technologies. For instance, in the case of advanced systems such as robotic surgery, the integration of procurement and Health Technology Assessment allows for a detailed analysis of the performance, effectiveness, and value of the technologies being tendered, ensuring evidence-based decisions.
Monitoring and Value-Based Healthcare
To ensure that purchased technologies meet established standards, monitoring systems based on the Value-Based Healthcare model have been implemented. This approach enables:
- Systematic Controls: Verifying that technologies implemented in public administrations comply with predefined parameters, such as those set by Consip.
- Risk-Sharing Contracts: For example, in contracts for implantable valves, the manufacturer assumes part of the risk if the product does not meet expected value standards.
Incentives for Economic Operators
Another significant innovation is an incentive plan for economic operators, encouraging the use of advanced diagnostic equipment. This model aims to stimulate the market to offer high-quality technologies, improving clinical outcomes and optimizing resource use.
Conclusions
The integration of procurement and Health Technology Assessment represents a shift toward a more strategic, value-oriented purchasing system. Through ongoing engagement with the market and the use of monitoring tools and incentives, public tenders are becoming a means of ensuring the adoption of effective and genuinely innovative technologies with the aim of ensuring patient health and safety.
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Laura Legnani – Marketing Services Manager
