Keeping in mind the fundamental principle in economics that resources are finite, how do governments decide which health services to invest in? Join us with Dana S. Bayani, health economist and PhD student in the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health of the National University of Singapore as we discuss the importance of health technology assessment in ensuring that health interventions and commodities are always worth their prices.

Get a preview of this episode's JQW Book Club book recommendations through the links below:

1. Evaluating Health Interventions: An Introduction to Evaluation of Health Treatments, Services, Policies, and Organizational Interventions by John Øvretveit https://amzn.to/3BaQmn1
2. Evaluating the Healthcare System: Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Equity by Lu Aday https://amzn.to/3wVLM9Q

Did this episode spark your interest in HTA? You may find the work of the HTA Division of the DOH at https://hta.doh.gov.ph/.

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This podcast was produced by Abigail Tan of EpiMetrics Inc and Antonette Mendoza of Big Baby Studios. It was edited and hosted by Angeli Magdaraog and Martha dela Paz (@_callmemartha) of EpiMetrics Inc. It contains original theme music by Big Baby Studios’ Peavey Nicolas, who also engineered the episode. A special thanks to our executive producer, Dr. John Q. Wong.