Phase 1: Enactment & build · Step 1.10

Create the Health Technology Assessment Institute

Months 0–18; continuous · HTA Institute (independent, within HHS)Discuss this step

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Task 1.10.1 of 4

Merge PCORI and AHRQ's evidence centers into the Institute; staff about 600 analysts and clinicians.

Who does it

HHS

When

Month 0–12

Trade-off

Merging PCORI and AHRQ builds a capable institute quickly but may shift their missions from research to coverage decisions.

Part of: Create the Health Technology Assessment Institute

An independent body that evaluates whether new services, devices, and drugs work better than existing alternatives, and recommends coverage and price. Removes ineffective services from the benefit package.

This step changes 2 existing laws, programs, or institutions. See the list.