Table 5 Potential users of HTA outputs in Iran and their funding sources and evidence requirements
Number | Name of organization | Type of organization | Funding sources | Required evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME) | Government | Government budget, public funds | The MOHME relies on HTA outputs to inform healthcare policy and decision-making. They require evidence on the clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, safety, and feasibility of health technologies to make informed decisions regarding their inclusion, reimbursement or utilization within the healthcare system |
2 | Ministry of Cooperation, Labor and Social Welfare (MCLSW) | Government | Government budget, public funds | The MCLSW may utilize HTA outputs to inform policies related to social welfare and healthcare services for specific populations, such as the elderly and vulnerable groups. They require evidence on the impact of health technologies on social welfare, cost-effectiveness and benefits to support decision-making regarding resource allocation and service provision |
3 | Government and private insurance organizations | Government and private sector | Government funds, insurance premiums, private funding | Government and private insurance organizations may utilize HTA outputs to inform coverage decisions and reimbursement policies. They require evidence on the clinical and cost-effectiveness of health technologies to determine coverage eligibility, reimbursement rates and utilization management strategies. This helps in ensuring that insurance resources are allocated appropriately on the basis of the value and impact of the technologies |