WHO and OECD publish tool to help governments assess new health technologies

The World Health Organization published TArGET Health on November 10. Developed with the OECD, the tool helps governments consider how to oversee new technologies used in health. [evidence-1]

The tool asks users to start with a specific application, gather evidence and views on its potential effects, then consider policy responses. The guide gives the use of large language models for mental health support as one possible case to examine. [evidence-1] [evidence-2]

WHO says the tool is designed to inform policy discussions. Clinical effectiveness assessments and regulatory reviews still have their own roles. [evidence-1] [evidence-2]