@article { author = {Drummond, Michael F.}, title = {Modeling in Early Stages of Technology Development: Is an Iterative Approach Needed?; Comment on “Problems and Promises of Health Technologies: The Role of Early Health Economic Modeling”}, journal = {International Journal of Health Policy and Management}, volume = {9}, number = {6}, pages = {260-262}, year = {2020}, publisher = {Kerman University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {2322-5939}, eissn = {2322-5939}, doi = {10.15171/ijhpm.2019.118}, abstract = {A recent paper by Grutters et al makes the case for early health economic modeling in the development of health technologies. A number of examples of the value of early modeling are given, with analyses being performed at different stages in the development of several non-drug health technologies. This commentary acknowledges the contribution of the paper by Grutters et al and argues for an iterative and integrated approach to early modeling, assessing the cost-effectiveness of the technology, the value of future research and the interaction with the manufacturer’s pricing and revenue expectations.}, keywords = {Innovation Policy,Innovation,Health Technology Assessment,Health Economic Modeling,Early Assessment}, url = {https://www.ijhpm.com/article_3709.html}, eprint = {https://www.ijhpm.com/article_3709_b084a2a80bc10707eef39f0731ecd738.pdf} }