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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Technology Assessment (Ta) Technology Assessment (Ta) The term 'Technology Assessment (Ta) ' as it applies to the area of Medicare in the United States can be defined as ' Health care TA is a multidisciplinary field of policy analysis. It studies the medical, social, ethical and economic implications of the development, diffusion and use of technologies. In support of NCDs, TA often focuses on the safety and efficacy of technologies. Each NCD includes a comprehensive TA process. For some NCDs, external TAs are requested through the Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ). For a description of the TA process and guiding principles for selecting which topics are refereed for external TA assistance see http://www.cms.hhs.gov/mcac/guidelines.asp'. Previous 5 Terms: Team nutrition Technical barriers to trade (TBTs) Technical Specifications technolithic technology Next 5 Terms: Technology transfer technophobia tectiform tectonic tectonic About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.