Several organizations conduct technology assessments. We invite you to visit these well- known and highly-regarded organizations
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association's Technology Evaluation Center (TEC) - TEC Assessments are scientific opinions, provided solely for informational purposes.
Health Technology Center – HealthTech's mission is to create a trusted source of objective, expert and useful information about the future of healthcare technologies.
Association for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) – The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is the lead Federal agency charged with improving the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans. As one of 12 agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services, AHRQ supports health services research that will improve the quality of health care and promote evidence-based decisionmaking.
- Evidence-based Practice
- Outcomes & Effectiveness
- Effective Health Care
- Technology Assessment
- Preventive Services
- Clinical Practice Guidelines
- National Guideline Clearinghouse
PubMed Clinical Queries - PubMed allows visitors to search and view studies regarding therapies, diagnoses, prognoses, etc.
Center for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) - The CRD was established in January 1994, and aims to provide research-based information about the effects of interventions used in health and social care.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) - NIH provides health information including Quick Links to health at various stages of life and other resources.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.
