International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care serves as a forum for the wide range of stakeholders, including policy makers, academics, patients, health technology developers and health professionals interested in the intended and unintended consequences of health technology. Articles on any aspect related to health technology assessment (HTA) are welcomed.


The journal covers the development, evaluation, diffusion and use of health technology, as well as its impact on the organization and management of health care systems and public health. The journal particularly considers articles in the following areas: Evaluation or development of methods, processes, or policies used in HTA; primary research on the effects of implementing HTA or their findings; and novel research within particular HTAs that provides learning for HTA.