CTAAB Capacity Assessment Criteria

In its review of projects that develop or expand health care delivery services in the region, the CTAAB shall consider the following needs assessment criteria in its deliberations: 

• What is the projected community need as compared to the projected capacity, both with and without the addition of the proposed capacity? 
• Does existing and/or estimated future utilization of the proposed service or technology exceed the currently available capacity? 
• Does the currently available capacity meet standards of care? 
• Are there alternative means to achieve the intended outcomes of the proposed addition to capacity? 
• How does existing or estimated future utilization compare to established benchmarking studies? 
• What is the expected financial impact of the proposed service or technology on the community health care system? 
• What is the cost of the proposed capacity compared to the benefits attained from using it? 
• Is there adequate access to existing proposed service or technology to all community members, including traditionally under-served populations? 
• CTAAB may also comment on other issues of community need on an as-needed basis during a review.

CTAAB Technology Assessment Criteria

In making its determination of need, the Technology Assessment Committee and the CTAAB shall consider the following questions in an evidence-based review of the proposed technology:

Does the technology meet a patient care need?

• Does the technology have final approval from the appropriate government regulatory bodies?
• Does the scientific evidence permit conclusions concerning the effect of the technology on improvement in health outcomes?
• Is improvement attainable outside the investigational setting?

• Will the technology result in substitution?
• Does the technology warrant further study?
• Are there alternative means to achieve the intended outcomes?

What is the cost of the technology compared to the benefits attained from using it?

Does community need justify this expenditure?

Under what circumstances should the technology be used?