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University of Minnesota

Medical Technology and Evaluation

Innovations in medical technologies are one of the leading areas of economic growth in the world. Whether new technologies take the form of pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, information technology of some combination of these innovations, the opportunities for both private enterprise and social welfare are substantial. However, these innovations are not without cost, and require reimbursement from either a privately or publicly financed health care delivery system to enter the marketplace. This course aims to provide knowledge of the concepts, data, and methodology required to critically evaluate new medical technologies in order to secure financial investment, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance objectives, such as FDA approval. The course is designed to provide understanding of the analytic tools needed to evaluate medical technologies. After completing this course, students will have the skills needed to: - Understand the reimbursement systems financing medical technology use. - Understand the role of government and regulatory agencies in the development and use of new medical technologies. - Identify a population to be served by a medical technology. - Use health care data to evaluate a medical technology. - Perform cost/benefit and cost/effectiveness analysis of a new technology.

Status: Simulation and Simulation Software
Status: Risk Analysis
BeginnerCourse14 hours

Featured reviews

AP

4.0Reviewed Jun 21, 2016

Good content, engaging assignments and valuable points that allow the students to better understand all indicated points.

JG

5.0Reviewed Jun 17, 2020

I really like this course, I learn about cost and assessment to get the new technologies

UK

5.0Reviewed May 3, 2020

The course content and explanation is really good. Coursera is a good platform to learn new skills and it provides really excellent tool.

AA

5.0Reviewed Mar 16, 2019

very useful course, amazing explanation. I wish luck for every one learn it.thanks

MK

5.0Reviewed Jul 11, 2020

Really very informative and easily understandable \organised lectures! Recommended for those who wants to go in healthcare industry.

RH

5.0Reviewed Feb 2, 2021

Even though based in the Uk the course gives the fundamentals required in HTAs and inspires you to learn more. really happy with the content, structure and delivery of the material.

AS

4.0Reviewed Jul 7, 2020

First couple of weeks, the instructor sounds a bit nervous which may make empathetic indiviuals uncomfortable.

DK

5.0Reviewed Nov 15, 2016

I learned a lot from this course I am glad I was able to finish this class, thank you for the experience.

FB

4.0Reviewed Mar 28, 2023

An excellent and practical course that provides comprehensive guidance on evaluating medical technologies, while thoroughly examining the roles of various stakeholders involved.

TP

4.0Reviewed Oct 21, 2018

The last week is the more interestinig. More details would be appreciated

HP

5.0Reviewed Aug 13, 2021

Highly recommend this course for those who are new to Health technology assessment

RL

5.0Reviewed Mar 17, 2017

Who knew development of medical technology was scrutinized so much. Plus all the factors that are needed to be taken into account.

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