What does MTA stand for?

Medical Technology Assessment Committee -- Provides evidence-based assessments (using explicit criteria) of medical technologies, frequently compared to alternatives, and makes recommendations for coverage.

His main expertise is health care delivery and medical technology assessment.

1) Recent articles on point-of-care (POC) testing reveal increasing concern about costs and some confusion as to which costs are appropriate for an analysis geared to support administrators in decision making (Spoor 1996; Battelle Medical Technology Assessment and Policy Research Program 1996; Winkelman, Wybenga, and Tanasijevis 1994; De Cresce, Phillips, and Howanitz 1995; Bailey et al.

Using Research Synthesis in Medical Technology Assessment.

It carries out scientific research, provides education, and offers expertise and facilities in the area of clinical health sciences, specializing in epidemiology, public health, general practice, nursing, dietary science, and medical technology assessment.

McDonough is medical director for Aetna's Clinical Policy Unit and is responsible for developing clinical policies for the company's medical plans which include evaluating medical literature, preparing medical technology assessments, and developing policies on the experimental and investigational status and medical necessity of items and services covered by Aetna.

The Blue Shield of California Foundation provides charitable contributions and conducts research and supports programs with an emphasis on domestic violence prevention, medical technology assessment and reducing the number of uninsured.

The Blue Shield of California Foundation provides charitable contributions, conducts research, and supports programs with an emphasis on domestic violence prevention, medical technology assessment and reducing the number of uninsured.