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that with the best possible way so that the inequity with respect to the

underprivileged population should be minimized.

 All inputs into the model should be conducted according to the methods and

principles outlined in the Methods Manual/ Reference Case for economic
evaluation.

 Secretariat will monitor the progress of HTA for quality and timeline assurance

and to see if the HTA analysis is being done in a correct way according to the

methods manual/ reference case and assist the TP(s)/ RRC(s) if required.

 Once the analysis is complete, outcome is submitted to the HTAIn secretariat with
all related data for internal review and quality control.

 The secretariat will review the analysis and forward it to the TAC for appraisal at

least a week before the TAC meeting.

 The TP/ RRC will present the outcome in front of the TAC in the TAC Meeting

and address all queries raised by TAC. TP/ RRC needs to reconsider the outcomes
if any major flaw is found by the TAC.

 Once approved by the TAC the results will be presented in front of the Board.

 Feedbacks and comments from stakeholders will also be taken into consideration.

Note: Evidence synthesis and formal assessment should be carried out in accordance

with the HTA methods manual using the Indian reference case for economic

evaluation.

Timeline for Research and Analysis: Pre-agreed timelines for delivery of project

milestones should be followed by the TP/ Resource Centres. The timeline for research

and analysis could be 6-12 months depending upon the availability of relevant data.
Longer timeline should be justified properly before the TAC for approval. Secretariat

should monitor the studies to ensure that all analyses are conducted in a timely

manner according to methods manual and process guidelines.

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