Policy strategies that drive the incorporation of technology: Health Technology Assessment in oncology

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to contextualize the regulatory frameworks and political strategies in the field of Health Technology Assessments that guide the actions of clinical research network in oncology and its incorporation into the National Health System. Method: This is a review of the period 1988-2013, using the Health Sciences Descriptors. Were consulted, too, the databases of the Department of Science and Technology of the Department of Science and Technology Strategic inputs from the Ministry of Health, the National Health Surveillance Agency, National Cancer Institute and the National Commission on Incorporation of Technologies. Results: Department of Science and Technology is responsible for research on Technology Assessment in Health in Brazil. It can be seen important advances in this field by the Brazilian government. Finally, it is inferred the need to improve the policies and strategies related to the process of development and abandonment technologies, especially health technologies in oncology. Conclusion: The scientific policies for cancer control will have to be increasingly aligned with scientific evidence in order to offer a fair and efficient health system.