A Health Technology Review (HTR) is a systematic multidisciplinary evaluation of the effect and impact a health technology or service will have on the island’s health system. The Health Council conducts HTR evaluations as requested by external stakeholders, i.e. insurance companies, health service providers, and government bodies. The Health Council researches information on other jurisdictions, analyses local data, and convenes a committee of subject matter experts to opine on the topic selected. A guidance document is produced that highlights the findings and recommendations made. This report is written with the intent to inform decision making and educating the public on the services and technologies operating within their community.
For any clarification or requests for HTRs, please email healthcouncil@bhec.bm.
Topic and Service Type | Requesting Body | Submission Date | Outcome | Description |
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Phycology and Psychiatry | GOV | 25 September 2017 | Supported | Integrated mental health practice |
Anaesthesiology | GOV | 19 September 2017 | Supported | Outpatient pain management |
Dialysis | SHB Approval | 29 September 2017 | Supported with Conditions | Outpatient peritoneal and hemodialysis |
Ultrasound | SHB Approval | 24 October 2017 | Not Supported | Diagnostic sonic imaging |
Tele-Medicine | Insurer | 26 September 2017 | Not Supported | Primary care provided remotely |
Ortho/Rehab/DMD | HSP | 24 October 2017 | Supported | Cold compression device |
Nutrition | SHB Approval | 27 October 2017 | Supported | Community based dietitian service |
Laboratory | SHB Approval | 27 October 2017 | Supported with Conditions | Clinical diagnostic laboratory services |
Diabetic Devices | HSP | 24 October 2017 | Not Supported | Wearable device clinical trial |
PhysioTherapy | GOV | 9 November 2017 | Supported | Outpatient rehabilitation |
Palliative Care | HSP | 1 January 2018 | Supported | Physician provided community palliative care |
Urology & Ultrasound | GOV | 1 February 2018 | Supported | Urology imaging and practice |
Therapeutic Massage | GOV | 6 March 2018 | Supported with Conditions | Medically prescribed massage |
Dental | GOV | 1 January 2018 | Supported | Full service dental practice |
Plethysmograph | Insurers | 28 March 2018 | Supported | Devices that measure the capacity of the lungs |
Cardiac Rehab | Insurers | 16 May 2018 | Supported | Advanced practice physiotherapy specialty |
Sleep Studies | Insurers | 28 March 2018 | Supported with Conditions | Diagnostic testing for sleep pathologies |
Specialty Medicine | Insurers | 28 March 2018 | Supported | Review of medical specialties operating on the island |
Diabetic Devices | Insurers | 28 March 2018 | Supported with Conditions | Wearable device clinical trial |
After hours Urgent Care Center | Insurers | 28 March 2018 | Not Supported | Outpatient emergency care |
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation | HSP | 5 August 2018 | Supported with Conditions | Evaluation of swallow |
General Practicioner Offices | GOV | 16 July 2018 | Supported | Primary care provided by physicians |