What is a “new health technology”?

New health technology is defined as a change from current practice (either adoption of new technologies or modification, replacement, or discarding of existing technologies or process of care) that may have a direct or indirect impact on patient care and/or financial aspects of health care services.

From a surgical perspective, “new technology” is also defined as having at least one of the following characteristics: 1) has an increased cost, 2) has a different risk profile, 3) needs new training, or 4) uses a different anatomical approach.

How to request a new health technology

Three forms are required:

• Form A: Technology Request – to be completed by the requester. Provides basic information about the technology.
• Form B: Technology Request Support – to be completed by the Division Chief or Department Head. Indicates division or department support of request.
• Form C: Technology Request Contract - Costing Check – to be completed by CPSM. Determines any legal or contractual issues with the technology.

The Technology Request package (Forms A, B, and C) is then reviewed by the EDSP Advisory Committee who will determine:

• If the request represents a minor change of practice and can be quickly approved (with or without conditions), or
• If the technology represents significant change of practice and more information is needed

Complete a Screening Guide to help the committee in making this determination.

What happens if more information is required?

New health technology is defined as a change from current practice (either adoption of new technologies or modification, replacement, or discarding of existing technologies or process of care) that may have a direct or indirect impact on patient care and/or financial aspects of health care services.

From a surgical perspective, “new technology” is also defined as having at least one of the following characteristics: 1) has an increased cost, 2) has a different risk profile, 3) needs new training, or 4) uses a different anatomical approach.

How does the EDSP Advisory Committee make a recommendation on the technology?

The EDSP Advisory Committee will assess the technology and make a recommendation using a standardized evaluation form and criteria. They then present their findings to the Surgical Executive Committee for a decision.

Details on the evaluation process can be found in the EDSP Complete Package and in the complete package of Evaluation & Decision Guides .

If your Network, Institute, or Team is interested in testing the EDSP, we can work with you by:

• sharing our program tools, guides and processes
• discussing how our program can apply to your services
• providing expertise, guidance and mentoring for introducing new health technologies into your service
• partnering on decision model development for introducing new health technologies