Anastasia Chalkidou

King's College London, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

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Anastasia Chalkidou is a leading researcher in health technology assessment (HTA) and hospital procurement, with a focus on the evaluation and purchasing of high-cost medical devices and robotic surgical systems. Her work addresses critical challenges in healthcare decision-making, particularly how hospitals in high-income countries select expensive equipment. Her most cited paper, a systematic review published in 2022 (62 citations), comprehensively analyzes processes for purchasing high-cost medical devices, providing a foundational framework for evidence-based procurement. She also led an international consensus expert panel that established best practices for assessing robotic assisted surgical systems, a study that has already garnered 11 citations since its 2023 publication. This work is notable for harmonizing divergent HTA methods that previously led to conflicting conclusions about robotic surgery’s value. Chalkidou’s research directly supports policymakers, hospital administrators, and clinicians in making cost-effective, high-quality decisions, bridging the gap between clinical innovation and fiscal responsibility. Her contributions are essential for improving the efficiency and transparency of medical technology adoption in healthcare systems worldwide.