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his article describes health technology assessment
(HTA) as an evaluation tool that applies systematic
methods of inquiry to the generation and use of health
technologies and new products. The focus of this article
is on the contributions of HTA to the management of the new
product development effort in the biomedical organization.
Critical success factors (CSFs) are listed, and their role in
assessing success is defined and explained. One of the conclu-
sions of this article is that HTA is a powerful tool for managers
in the biomedical sector, allowing them to better manage their
innovation effort in their continuing struggle for competitive-
ness and survival.
Innovation in Biomedical Technologies:
Definitions and Classifications
In the last few years, breakthroughs in the health-care sector
have yielded many advances that improved medical delivery,
patient access, and health outcomes. Technological innova-
tions have produced remarkable results. New procedures,
equipment, and processes, including new medical and surgical
procedures (e.g., angioplasty and joint replacements), drugs
(e.g., biologic agents), medical devices [e.g., computed tomog-
raphy (CT) scanners and implantable defibrillators], and new
support systems (e.g., electronic medical records and telemedi-
cine) by which medical care is now delivered, have heralded a
new era for health-care provision.
Biomedical engineering and its resulting technological
innovations have played a very important role in these devel-
opments. It is generally defined as the use of principles and
techniques of engineering to solve problems in biology and
medicine [1]. As such, biomedical engineering provides tools
and the means to improve health-care delivery in both diagno-
sis and treatment of diseases. These tools include instrumenta-
tion, medical imaging, and medical devices such as cardiac
pacemakers, artificial limbs, artificial vision, devices for the
hearing impaired, and dialysis instrumentation.
The term biomedical technology is usually meant to include
engineering and various sciences such as biology, mechanical
engineering, and materials science. The terms biotechnology
and medical devices have blurred boundaries. There are many
health-care products that are the result of various disciplines.
The complexity of the health-care delivery system requires the
Digital Object Identifier 10.1109/MEMB.2010.936553 use of multiple engineering and sciences to arrive at useful products