Complete this assignment by using what you learn from Generative Al in health care: Opportunities, challenges, and policy, Apply the concepts of HTA to guide decisions.

The hospital weight management unit is reviewing its operation to improve patient satisfaction, which they found to correlate with sustained weight loss. Effective obesity management is more than just advising patients on diet and exercise. It requires well$-$informed and strategic decisions, including the utilization of health technology. They are considering current interventions such as the GLP$-1$ RA $($Ozempic and biosimilars$).$ However, the costs and non$-$coverage by all insurance plans are of concern. As future health information managers or chief health information officers:

Describe health technology assessment and how you can apply its concepts to inform the decision on obesity management.

In your view, how can health technology assessment be used to guide decisions in adopting protocols for managing obesity?

Consider the following points:

Briefly explain health technology assessment and its diverse uses in healthcare.

Discuss how you would leverage health technology assessment in decision$-$making processes. Discuss two properties of HTA you will assess to guide the adoption or otherwise of GLP$-1$RA$.$ In considering the risks, discuss the potential unintended consequences of adopting GLP$-1$RA you want the board