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Key Features

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