Bill > HB1076

This bill modifies Washington state's health technology assessment program by updating the process for selecting and reviewing health technologies for state healthcare programs. The bill expands the criteria for selecting technologies to review, prioritizing those recommended by Medicare or expert treatment guidelines and focusing on technologies with safety, efficacy, or cost-effectiveness concerns. It requires the health technology clinical committee to give priority to technologies for patient populations with established or recommended access, and introduces new requirements for reviewing technologies related to life-threatening or rare diseases. The bill also mandates that the health care authority publish technology assessment submissions within 30 days and complete reviews within 180 days, with a requirement to provide a written explanation for any adverse determinations. Additionally, the bill clarifies the review process, emphasizing the need to consider the most valid and reliable evidence, take into account unique impacts on specific populations, and provide opportunities for public comment and expert input. These changes aim to make the health technology assessment process more transparent, comprehensive, and responsive to emerging medical technologies and patient needs.

Health and Social Services

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1076&Year=2025&Initiative=false