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First considerations
Pages 7-8

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... Important functions not now being adequately performed in various technology assessment efforts were identified by the meeting participants. Included were the lack of a central clearinghouse, the lack of an entity with prime responsibility for coordination and synthesis of assessment information for wide dissemination and education, and the lack of any significant entity responsible for supporting research in assessment.
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... Participants requested the Institute to take the lead in developing a plan for the establishment of a private/public sector activity in medical technology assessment.
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