The key features of REP Reports are:
- Service derived topic supply (that answers questions that are of real value in current decision making)
- Reports are high quality, reliable and timely
- Reports incorporate an economic evaluation (usually with an estimate of cost-utility)
- There are clear rules for a conclusion based on evidence and cost
- There is shared responsibility (with an objective HTA produced by the project team and recommendations decided by a committee)
- Primarily aimed at purchasers and health policy makers