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: Probability & Statistics
Probability & Statistics
Status: Health Policy
Health Policy
Beginner·Course·14 hours
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4.0
·Reviewed Jul 6, 2020
First couple of weeks, the instructor sounds a bit nervous which may make empathetic indiviuals uncomfortable.
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 16, 2020
I really like this course, I learn about cost and assessment to get the new technologies
4.0
·Reviewed Mar 27, 2023
An excellent and practical course that provides comprehensive guidance on evaluating medical technologies, while thoroughly examining the roles of various stakeholders involved.
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 28, 2019
I liked this course... its very useful and 4 weeks of learning the medical technology and evaluation gave me a strength to find the aspects of modern medical technology.
5.0
·Reviewed Mar 14, 2020
Excellent course with concise and to-the-pointmaterial and very focused instructor. Well done!
5.0
·Reviewed Mar 7, 2017
I continue to use what i've learned from this course to improve myself
4.0
·Reviewed Mar 18, 2018
Pretty good I though there was a bit to much overlap with Course 3, and I thought the assignment was a bit nebulous
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 13, 2019
Extremely valuable content. I have seen very few places where so much information about Medical Technology development and regulation was provided in such a compact and well-organized place.
5.0
·Reviewed Mar 15, 2019
very useful course, amazing explanation. I wish luck for every one learn it.thanks
4.0
·Reviewed Jun 20, 2016
Good content, engaging assignments and valuable points that allow the students to better understand all indicated points.
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 4, 2018
This course is a great tool to learn basics about health technology if you want to begin in this field. Thank you for the information, it was well explained and organized. I enjoyed my learning.
5.0
·Reviewed Feb 1, 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.
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Finny
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·Reviewed Jun 29, 2019
I liked this course... its very useful and 4 weeks of learning the medical technology and evaluation gave me a strength to find the aspects of modern medical technology.
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Jay
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·Reviewed Nov 27, 2017
AMazing COntents. I learnt most of the anticipated learning materials from this course. I highly recommend other students who actually want to learn something innovative in their lives. This course has completely changed my perspective towards technological assessment.
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Bianca
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·Reviewed Oct 5, 2018
This course is a great tool to learn basics about health technology if you want to begin in this field. Thank you for the information, it was well explained and organized. I enjoyed my learning.
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David
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·Reviewed Aug 14, 2019
Extremely valuable content. I have seen very few places where so much information about Medical Technology development and regulation was provided in such a compact and well-organized place.
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Ravi
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·Reviewed 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.
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Umesh
5.0
·Reviewed 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.
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Emilie
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 30, 2017
Good class, the teacher is very clear and the content pedagogic and coherently organized. The examination's topic was very interesting.
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Muskan
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 11, 2020
Really very informative and easily understandable \organised lectures! Recommended for those who wants to go in healthcare industry.
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Rachel
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·Reviewed 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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Darlene
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·Reviewed Nov 14, 2016
I learned a lot from this course I am glad I was able to finish this class, thank you for the experience.
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Markos
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·Reviewed Mar 15, 2020
Excellent course with concise and to-the-pointmaterial and very focused instructor. Well done!
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Juliana
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 17, 2020
I really like this course, I learn about cost and assessment to get the new technologies
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Tommy
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 11, 2019
Excellent course! Has provided me with top-notch knowledge of the healthcare industry.
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arwa
5.0
·Reviewed Mar 16, 2019
very useful course, amazing explanation. I wish luck for every one learn it.
thanks
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Linda
5.0
·Reviewed May 9, 2016
Very informative course and very valuable information to this specialization
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NWAKWUO
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 25, 2017
The course is interesting and I hope to make best use of the knowledge.
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Pamela
5.0
·Reviewed Mar 7, 2017
I continue to use what i've learned from this course to improve myself
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Sunil
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 8, 2019
Excellent course ! Completely changed by concepts for the better !