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Concurrent Sessions

Monday, April 7 – 1100-1230

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Concurrent Session 1 – Oral Presentations
From Evidence to Decision

Health Technology Assessment in the Context of Complimentary and Overlapping Technologies: A Case Study
Presenting Author:
Dr. John Walker, School Of Public Health, University Of Alberta.

Where Do HTA Results Fit in the Determination of the Optimal Use of Drugs and Health Technologies?
Presenting Author:
  François Dionne, University of British Columbia

Stakeholders’ Development of Criteria for Technology Evaluation and Prioritization at the Local Level
Presenting Author
: Dr. Paule Poulin, Calgary Health Region

Concurrent Session 2 – Oral Presentations
Safety and Effectiveness

Right Person, Right Drug, Right Dose: The Impossible Dream?
Presenting Authors
: Catherine Street and Astrid Perrot-Daley, Memorial University.

Improving Response of Decision Makers to Guidance that an Interventional Procedure is Safe and Efficacious
Presenting Author:
Tania Lourenco, Health Services Research Unit, University Of Aberdeen.

An Analysis of the Impact of Variations in Bleeding Definitions on Study Results in Patients Receiving Antithrombotic Agents
Presenting Author:
Dr. Carla Frye, EPI-Q, Inc.

Concurrent Session 3 – Oral Presentations                                  
The Role of Patients and the Public

Engaging Patients in Canada in HTA: What is Working and What Needs to be Done
Presenting Authors:
Dr. Durhane Wong-Rieger, Consumer Advocare Network; Professor Wayne Taylor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University; Elizabeth Fowler, World Health Advocacy.

Improving Public Understanding of Public Drug Purchasing Decisions through Brokered Dialogue
Presenting Authors:
Dr. Jim Lavery and Dr. Janet Parsons, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael's Hospital.

Concurrent Session 4  - Panel Discussion

The Emerging Role of Post-market Evidence Generation in Decision making Are We Ready? -
Dr. Judith Glennie

The Emerging Role of Post-market Evidence Generation in Decision making Are We Ready? -
Dr. Maurica Maher

The Emerging Role of Post-market Evidence Generation in Decision making Are We Ready? - Cynthia Sunstrum

Presenting Authors
: Dr. Judith Glennie, Janssen-Ortho Inc.; Dr. Maurica Maher and Cynthia Sunstrum, Health Canada.

Concurrent Session 5 – Panel Discussion

How Do We Get the Most from HTA? - Dr. Stephen Bornstein
How Do We Get the Most from HTA? - Don Husereau
How Do We Get the Most from HTA? - Dr. Maurice McGregor

Presenters:  Dr. Stephen Bornstein, NL Centre for Applied Health Research; Don Husereau, Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health; Dr. Maurice McGregor, McGill University Health Centre

Monday, April 6 – 1530-1700

Concurrent Session 6 – Oral Presentations
Oncology: Evidence and Issues

From Concept, to Evidence, to Implementation: British Columbia’s New Colorectal Cancer Screening Program
Presenting Author
:  Bruce Brady, British Columbia Ministry of Health Services.

Evidence and Values: Requirements for Public Reimbursement of Drugs for Rare Diseases A Case Study in Oncology
Presenting Author:
Dr. Stuart MacLeod, Child & Family Research Institute.

Assessment of Liquid-Based Cytology for Screening Pre-Cancerous Cervical Cells: Experience of Two Teaching Hospitals
Presenting Author
: Dr. Alain Lapointe, Centre Hospitalier de L'Université de Montréal.

Concurrent Session 7 – Oral Presentations
New Approaches

Beating the Evidence Game: The Direct-to-Consumer Marketing of Stem Cell Therapies
Presenting Author
: Ubaka Ogbogu, University of Toronto, Faculty of  Law.

Perspectives on NICE’s Recommendations to Use Health Technologies Only in the Context of Appropriate Evidence Development
Presenting Author
: Dr. Sarah Garner, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).

Incorporating Science and Technology Studies Perspectives: Moving Health Technology Assessment Forward
Presenting Author:
Julie Alati-it, University Of Calgary.

The SPIRIT Initiative: Defining Standard Protocol Items for Randomized Trials
Presenting Author
: Dr. An-Wen Chan, Mayo Clinic.

Concurrent Session 8 – Oral Presentations                              
Pharmaceutical Issues

Five Years of CEDAC Recommendations: An Evidence Base for Expectations?
Presenting Author
: Angela Rocchi, Axia Research.

Global Trends in Drug Pricing and Reimbursement
Presenting Author:
  Wayne Critchley, Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health.

Indirect Comparisons in Economic Evaluations: Experience from the Common Drug Review
Presenting Authors:
Julie Blouin and Karen Lee, Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health.

Concurrent Session 9 – Panel Discussion

Embedding Clinical Practice Guidelines into the Mosaic of Care: Engaging KeyStakeholders in Guideline Development and Dissemination
Presenting Authors
: Christa Harstall, Institute of Health Economics; Dr. Paul Taenzer, Calgary Health Region Chronic Pain Centre; Donna Angus, Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research; Darlene Schindel, Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute; Barry Ulmer, Chronic Pain Association of Canada.

Concurrent Session 10 – Panel Discussion

Better Alignment between Producers and Users of Drugs and Health Technologies - Dave Ames
Better Alignment between Producers and Users of Drugs and Health Technologies - Ivan VranaBetter Alignment between Producers and Users of Drugs and Health Technologies - Philip Schwab
Better Alignment between Producers and Users of Drugs and Health Technologies - Jean Pruneau
Better Alignment between Producers and Users of Drugs and Health Technologies - Bob Nakagawa

Presenters:  Dave Ames, MEDEC; Ivan Vrana, Rx&D; Philip Schwab, BIOTECanada; Jean Pruneau, Health Canada; Bob Nakagawa, BC Ministry of Health; Bob Main, Industry Canada

Tuesday, April 7 – 1030-1200

Concurrent Session 11 – Oral Presentations
Evidence Uptake and Use

Improving the Uptake of HTAs within a Regional Health Authority
Presenting Author
: Dr. Roger Chafe, Cancer Care Ontario.

The Epidemiology and Quality of Systematic Reviews of Health Professional Behaviour Change Interventions
Presenting Author
: Michelle Weir, Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care Group.

How do CME Speakers Use Research Results to Support Therapeutic Recommendations? A Quantitative and Qualitative Study
Presenting Author
: Dr. Michael Allen, Continuing Medical Education, Dalhousie University.

Concurrent Session 12 – Oral Presentations

Budget Creep: An Overlooked Factor in the Sustainability Debate
Presenting Author:
Dr. Maurice McGregor, McGill University Health Centre

Funding Non-formulary Medications: Do We or Don’t We?
Presenting Author
: Janet Templeton, Eastern Health Regional Health Authority, Newfoundland and Labrador.

L’évaluation des technologies et des modes d’intervention en santé (ETMIS) dans les hopitaux : est-ce possible ? - Chantale Simard

L’évaluation des technologies et des modes d’intervention en santé (ETMIS) dans les hopitaux : est-ce possible ? - pt 2 - Chantale Simard

Presenting Authors
 : Chantale Simard and Dr. Marc Rhainds, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec.

Concurrent Session 13 – Oral Presentations

HTA, Evidence, and Disease Management

Diagnosis and Behavioural Interventions for Autism: An Assessment of Guidelines and Systematic Reviews to Meet the Needs of Provincial Decision Makers
Presenting Authors: Lynda McGahan and Brendalynn Ens, Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health.

Use of Diagnostic (CT) and Pharmaceutical (tPA) Technologies for Acute Stroke: Are We Closing the Gap?
Presenting Authors
: Elizabeth Woodbury, Canadian Stroke Strategy; Dr. Patrice Lindsay, Canadian Stroke Network.

Home Telehealth for Chronic Disease Management
Presenting Author
: Julie Polisena, Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health.

Concurrent Session 14 – Panel Discussion

Different Drugs, Different Thresholds: A Social Good?

Different Drugs, Different Thresholds: A Social Good? - Scott Gavura
Different Drugs, Different Thresholds: A Social Good? - Dr. Gerald Evans
Different Drugs, Different Thresholds: A Social Good? - Bob Nakagawa
Different Drugs, Different Thresholds: A Social Good? - Denis Morrice
Different Drugs, Different Thresholds: A Social Good? - Betsy Miller

Presenters: Scott Gavura, Cancer Care Ontario; Dr. Gerald Evans, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care; Bob Nakagawa, British Columbia Ministry of Health; Denis Morrice, Ontario Rheumatology Association; Betsy Miller, Axia Research.

Concurrent Session 15 – Panel Discussion

Increased Collaboration in Drug Reviews Along the Market Access Continuum – Initial Steps and What Next? - Barbara Jaszewski
Increased Collaboration in Drug Reviews Along the Market Access Continuum – Initial Steps and What Next? - Dr. Eric Lun
Increased Collaboration in Drug Reviews Along the Market Access Continuum – Initial Steps and What Next? - Sandy Pagotto
Increased Collaboration in Drug Reviews Along the Market Access Continuum – Initial Steps and What Next? - Dr. Robert Peterson
Increased Collaboration in Drug Reviews Along the Market Access Continuum – Initial Steps and What Next? - Stephen Kravcik
Increased Collaboration in Drug Reviews Along the Market Access Continuum – Initial Steps and What Next? - Linda Wilheim


Presenting Authors:  Barbara Jaszewski, Bayer Healthcare; Dr. Eric Lun, BC Ministry of Health Services; Sandy Pagotto, Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health; Dr. Robert Peterson, Chair, Canadian Expert Drug Advisory Committee (CEDAC); David Lee, Health Canada; Stephen Kravcik, Ottawa Hospital; Linda Wilhelm, Best Medicines Coalition.