Abstract

The health care system in Australia is pluralistic, complex, and only loosely organized. The Commonwealth government is primarily concerned with funding programs and the development of broad policies. The introduction and diffusion of health care technologies in Australia is determined by a complex interaction of market forces, public funding, and regulation. Australia became involved in health care technology assessment in 1982. In 1990, activities were reorganized and the Australian Health Technology Advisory Committee (AHTAC) was formed at the national level. Despite limited funding, Australia has had some significant successes in informing policy through appropriately targeted, well-timed assessment.

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