Australia and New Zealand Horizon Scanning Network - Terms of Reference
Terms of Reference
- oversee the operation of the Australian and New Zealand Horizon Scanning Program.
- provide a forum for monitoring, reviewing and sharing information regarding health technology to inform service planning and policy development in the public sector.
- identify, obtain and disseminate, in a timely manner, information on the safety, effectiveness and cost implications of new and emerging health technologies.
- advise on the priorities for the horizon scanning process.
- advise the Clinical, Technical and Ethical Principal Committee ( CTEPC) on the need for referral of appropriate technologies which require a systematic review or full health technology assessment (HTA) so that their safety, effectiveness and cost effectiveness can be thoroughly assessed. These assessments would be undertaken by an appropriate provider, following a tender or request for quotation process.
- provide a forum for jurisdictional input to the introduction and dissemination of health technology across Australia and New Zealand.
- provide timely information on the safety, effectiveness and cost implications about changes in the delivery and use of existing technologies.
- provide a forum to collaborate and exchange health technology information nationally and internationally.
- regularly update CTEPC and the Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council (AHMAC), through CTEPC, of its activities through the submission of an annual work plan and report.
The Terms of Reference for HealthPACT are to:
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