The United Kingdom comprises four nations—England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland—each with its own devolved government responsible for health policies. Funded primarily through general taxation, the health system has well established processes for horizon scanning, health technology assessment based on demonstration of cost effectiveness, and commissioning and purchasing, with transparent schemes to ensure early access for innovative therapies.
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Health technology assessment - England
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