What are HTA reforms and reviews
We review our HTA policies, methods, and processes to make sure they are working as expected.
Our reviews look at:
- how efficient our HTA processes are
- whether we can streamline processes further
- how we can improve their design and delivery.
Why HTA reforms and reviews are important
These reforms and reviews will improve the capability of our systems and help us address future needs.
Current reforms and reviews
We are working on a major multi-year reform to our HTA processes. These reforms will improve the capability of our systems and help us address future needs.
Health Technology Assessment Policy and Methods Review
As part of the Strategic Agreement with Medicines Australia (2022–2027), we agree to support a HTA Policy and Methods Review. We also agree to look at co-designing a better consumer engagement process.
Health Products Portal
We are also continuing development of the Health Products Portal to provide a single digital channel for the pharmaceutical industry to interact with our HTA processes.
Review of the National Medicines Policy
Our review of the National Medicines Policy is considering issues related to health technologies.
Completed reforms and reviews
Review of the National Medicines Policy
The National Medicines Policy was first published in 2000. During 2021 and 2022 the Department of Health and Aged Care conducted a review process that included extensive public consultations. A refreshed National Medicines Policy was delivered to the Australian Government in December 2022 and a Final Consultation Report is also available.
