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Innovation in European healthcare – what can Sweden learn? - LIF

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Multiple structural layers with<strong>in</strong> NHS lead<br />

to <strong>in</strong>efficiencies, duplication and complexity <strong>in</strong><br />

local decision-mak<strong>in</strong>g and value assessments<br />

Carries out<br />

evaluation of new<br />

products and<br />

provides guidel<strong>in</strong>es<br />

Often carry out own<br />

assessment and may fund<br />

products/procedures not<br />

endorsed by NICE<br />

NICE<br />

PCTs<br />

Area Prescrib<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Committees<br />

Especially evaluates<br />

cl<strong>in</strong>ical costeffectiveness<br />

and gives<br />

recommendations<br />

F<strong>in</strong>al say regard<strong>in</strong>g<br />

purchase of new<br />

technologies and<br />

<strong>in</strong>troduction of new<br />

products<br />

Commissioners<br />

Regional<br />

Technology<br />

Assessment<br />

Groups<br />

May carry out<br />

additional assessments<br />

of new technologies<br />

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