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Current status of health technology assessment in Korean medicine

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: “The New Health Technology Assessment (nHTA) system” assesses the safety and effectiveness of new medical procedures using scientific evidence and supports research for technologies requiring additional validation. In this review, we summarize and discuss the current status and challenges related to the application and evaluation of Korean medicine within the HTA framework. Successful examples of implementation, such as Chuna Manual Therapy and customized herbal decoctions, are presented as cases of inclusion in national health insurance coverage. Additionally, this review examines the evaluation status of Korean medicine and explores strategies for its broader adoption and expansion in Korea.

Source: Evidence-Based Chinese Medicine and Technology Assessment

DOI: 10.26599/ecmta.2025.9570003

Authors: Myeong Soo Lee, Hye Won Lee

Institution: Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine