New survey reveals public preferences shaping future health care programs.
Health care decision makers are trying to figure out which new technologies to fund. They need to prioritize resources wisely. One way to do this is by focusing on maximizing quality-adjusted life years (QALYs). This means investing in treatments that give the most benefit for the money spent. In the UK, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is helping to guide these decisions. The goal is to make sure health care resources are used effectively.