Robert Plisko

CEO of HTA Consulting -

Profile

About
Robert Plisko
Robert — President of HTA Consulting since 2006, he is one of the founders of the company. Robert – master of economy by education (Cracow University of Economics), started his career in the Polish National Centre for Quality Assessment in Health Care. Robert is the author of many publications on HTA and health care and as advisor to the World Bank he participated in projects conducted in Serbia. Robert heads the Economic Analyses Department and carries out projects in Asia and Australia. Calm and common sense are Robert’s second nature.

Firm Profile
HTA Consulting was established in 2001 in Krakow and pioneers in health technology assessment studies both in Poland and in Central and Eastern Europe. At present the primary activity of HTA Consulting is conducting assessments of safety, efficacy and costs of alternative treatment options in line with best credibility criteria adopted worldwide, i.e. Evidence-Based Health Care.

Since the establishment of the company in 2001 we have created over 500 full HTA reports. In the years 2003-2004 we developed our first protocols of prospective cost and clinical controlled trials. In 2005 we commenced our first randomised trial. In 2006 we designed a first register/observational study of patients which will be conducted by us in the years to come. We treat registers and observational/cost studies as priorities as they are cognitive tools of great importance to medicine.

Our long presence on the market hones and broadens our expertise in the utilization of methods worldwide applied and meeting global quality standards. Our accomplishments are best evidenced by numerous commissions from foreign clients. We constantly provide services to leading institutions and companies in the health care market in Poland, Europe and worldwide. Currently our company employs over 50 people — experts in medicine and economy — and keeps expanding.

Our Mission
It is our mission to seek the truth using scientific research methods. With our experience and know-how we support taking rational and evidence-based decisions in health care. We do not engage in, have not engaged in nor do we intend to engage in any activities related to lobbying in favour of or against any company manufacturing medicinal products, medical devices or medical supplies.

Our Offer
HTA Consulting is an expertise company with extensive experience and proven credibility in health technology assessment. It is regarded as a trusted partner for many worldwide health care companies expecting high quality analysis and strategic advisory with a rational assessment of the opportunities offered by the product. The unique team of interdisciplinary experts connecting scientific approach and business spirit stays at the core of the company’s success.