title: Assessing new technology: how are other hospitals facing the challenge?
abstract: A VHA West Coast survey of 19 hospitals shows several key components aid successful new technology assessment programs, including: A multidisciplinary committee structure that includes substantial clinical representation Set criteria and protocols for technology evaluation Strong integration with the hospital's strategic plan.
authors.affiliation: VHA West Coast, Pleasanton, Calif., USA. arosenst@vha.com
authors.forename: Alan H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Rosenstein
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: O'Daniel
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Geoghan
mesh_terms: D002140:California; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006788:Hospitals, Voluntary / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D010934:Planning Techniques; D011367:Professional Staff Committees; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States