Health Technology Assessment in Iran

Iran lacks a formal institutionalised HTA structure despite prior HTA-related activity. The absence of an institutionalised HTA structure contributes to inefficiency, inconsistent decisions, and inequitable access to high-value care. The f…

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Iran lacks a formal institutionalised HTA structure despite prior HTA-related activity. The absence of an institutionalised HTA structure contributes to inefficiency, inconsistent decisions, and inequitable access to high-value care. The final framework is intended to institutionalise evidence-based decision-making in Iran's healthcare system. A tailored HTA framework is presented as necessary for Iran because of its epidemiological, resource, and sociopolitical context.