Budget impact analysis is important, along with CEA,
as part of a comprehensive economic evaluation of a
new health technology. Some published examples of
budget impact analyses are described in the review by
Mauskopf et al. [17]. We propose here a framework
for creating budget impact models, guidance about the
acquisition and use of data to make budgetary projections
and a common reporting format that will
promote standardization and transparency. Adherence
to these proposed good research practice principles
would not necessarily supersede jurisdiction-specific
budget impact guidelines, but may support and
enhance local recommendations or serve as a starting