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CADTH » Search All Products » Environmental Scanning » Health Technology Update » Issue 1, Fall 2005 » CCOHTA’s Health Technology Inquiry Service (HTIS)

CCOHTA’s Health Technology Inquiry Service (HTIS)

...meeting Canadian health care decision-maker needs for more urgent access to health technology information.

In February 2005, CCOHTA launched a Health Technology Inquiry Service (HTIS). The service gives Canadian decision makers access to health technology assessment information, based on the best evidence that can be located in the time available.

The HTIS does not replace full assessments of medical technologies, but is intended to provide information when decision makers require a more immediate response. Information based on the best available evidence is provided in 24 hours to 30 business days, depending on the needs and urgency of the request. Accordingly, the HTIS products range from a list of the best evidence-based information to a formal report that includes an appraisal of the findings.

So far, the HTIS service has responded to more than 100 questions ranging from inquiries about particular medical technologies, such as video capsule endoscopy or home sleep apnea monitoring, to broader questions on the value of screening initiatives or home care for chronic diseases.

Questions for CCOHTA’s inquiry service may be submitted to HTIS staff:

E-mail: HTIS@ccohta.ca
Phone: 1-866-898-8439 (toll free)