About us

Finohta is an independent, public assessment agency working as a part of National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL).

We produce, support and co-ordinate health (care) technology assessment (HCTA or HTA) in Finland. Furthermore, we disseminate assessment results and experiences, both national and international, within the health care system.

Our goal is to promote the use of proper evidence-based methods in the Finnish health care system in order to enhance the effectiveness and impact of health care.

We co-operate with members of the entire health care field. As regards international information, we receive data from national assessment agencies and other organisations in the field that operate in other countries.

Objectivity, independence and a commitment to expertise constitute our central principles. Assessment research is carried out in multidisciplinary collaboration between various branches. It is our aim to react to current issues in the rapid development of health care.

In addition to the established methods of diagnostics, treatment and rehabilitation, we also evaluate new, emerging methods and especially those of importance in terms of public health or the national economy.

Finohta was founded in 1995. Our main office is located in Helsinki. Some staff members work in Tampere. See contact information.

Health (care) technologies are the drugs, devices, procedures and the organisational and support systems in the field of health care.

Health technology assessment is a form of policy research. Through assessment the short- and long-term effects of health care technology are studied in a systematic and multidisciplinary way. The aim is to assist decision-making by supplying information that is of a high scientific standard.
The service is for all professional groups in health care, political decision-makers and the general public.