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◤ Join us in Buenos Aires for the HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting!
Are you ready to connect with the global HTA community at the HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina? Join us June 14–18, 2025, for an engaging conference featuring high-quality presentations and workshops on NextGen Evidence and the future of HTA.
Standard registration rates are now in effect. HTAi members receive exclusive discounts on Annual Meeting registration. Renew your membership when you register to take advantage of preferred pricing.
Register NowPlan Ahead for a Smooth Entry
If you’re traveling to Argentina, a visa may be required depending on your country of residence. While many travelers do not need a visa, some do—and the approval process can take time. Avoid last-minute delays by reviewing your entry requirements and starting your application early.
Need guidance? Visit the HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting website for visa details, or contact the Annual Meeting team at annualmeeting@htai.org for support.
Workshop Watch
Engage, learn, and grow— dive into HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting Workshops!
Designed to share innovative experiences and best practices, Annual Meeting workshops offer hands-on learning and skill development through interactive half and full-day sessions. Whether you’re looking to enhance your expertise or gain fresh insights, these workshops provide a dynamic, engaging experience for all participants. Workshops can be booked during the regular registration process. If you only plan to attend workshops, and not the main conference, simply select “Workshop Only” when registering.
View this week’s featured workshops below!
WS09 – Using GRADE In HTA: Unpacking New Developments To Integrating “Real World Evidence” And The Use Of Decision Thresholds
Date & Time: Sunday, June 15 | 9.00AM to 5.00PM
Presenters: Holger Schuenemann, Ignacio Neumann, Ariel Izcovich
Summary: Join us for an interactive workshop on GRADE’s impact in Health Technology Assessment (HTA). Over 25 years, GRADE has refined evidence certainty rating, with recent advances on real-world data integration and AI. This session includes brief presentations and hands-on activities to set decision thresholds, create an HTA framework, and simulate a decision-making panel. Open to all, from early career to policymakers— apply GRADE’s evolving methods in evidence assessment and decision-making.
WS10 – Advancing HTA With The Global PED Navigator: Workshop On Co-Creation, Monitoring, And Gap Identification In Patient Experience Data
Date & Time: Sunday, June 15 | 9.00AM to 12.30PM
Presenters: Hayley Chapman, Neil Bertelsen
Summary: Patient Experience Data (PED) is becoming a key element of evidence considered by HTA. It is necessary to clarify suitable PED for HTA mandates and how PED could be interpreted within value assessments. The Global PED Navigator is a framework developed by an international multistakeholder consortium. Participants will co-create an HTA-specific iteration of the PED Navigator, enhancing HTA processes by integrating patient input while addressing methodological transparency and data gaps.
WS11 – HB-HTA: From Adaptation At Local Level To Collaboration At Global Level
Date & Time: Sunday, June 15 | 9.00AM to 12.30PM
Presenters: Rossella Di Bidino, Iga Lipska, Laura Sampietro-Colom, Americo Cicchetti, Marco Marchetti, Marisa Santos, Jani Mueller, Abhirup Dutta
Summary: Hospital-Based HTA (HB-HTA) assesses health technologies within the specific context of hospitals, requiring close collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders. This workshop introduces HB-HTA, shares best practices from various countries, and explores how HB-HTA can work effectively with managers and HTA agencies. Strategies to foster collaborative initiatives and give visibility to HB-HTA will also be discussed.
WS12 – Introduction To Information Retrieval For Health Technology Assessment (HTA)
Date & Time: Sunday, June 15 | 9.00AM to 12.30PM
Presenters: Siw Waffenschmidt, Rebeca Isabel Gómez, Daniel Comandé, Lisa Tjosvold
Summary: During this half-day introductory workshop, participants will learn about literature searching for HTA and other evidence syntheses, discuss issues relevant to their own search practices and hear how other HTA organizations organize their services.This workshop, organized by the HTAi Information Retrieval Group (IRG), will be presented by a variety of speakers from a number of countries and continents at various stages of their career.
◤ HTAi Asia Policy Forum Opens Call for Membership
Are you looking to get more involved in HTA across the Asia Pacific Region? The HTAi Asia Policy Forum brings international experts, industry & patient representatives, academia, and other stakeholders together for strategic, innovative, and open discussions about HTA with specific relevance to the region.
The HTAi Asia Policy Forum is currently accepting Expressions of Interest to fill a for-profit membership position. HTAi welcomes expressions of interest (EOIs) from HTAi for-profit organizational members interested in engaging with HTA leaders and strategize the best outcomes for public health in the Asia Pacific region.
Learn More◤ HTAi Board Election 2025: Meet the Candidates!
The HTAi Board of Directors provides strategic leadership, ensuring strong governance and alignment with the Society’s mission. Board members bring their expertise to guide decision-making, evaluate financial and operational performance, and strengthen governance frameworks. They actively participate in meetings, contribute to strategic initiatives, and uphold the highest ethical standards. Through informed judgment, collaboration, and consensus-building, the Board advances the Society’s long-term success while representing the interests of its diverse stakeholders.
As an HTAi member, exercising your right to vote ensures you have a direct say in the leadership and future of the organization. Each member brings a unique perspective, experience, and expertise that is crucial to well-rounded decision-making, leading to a vibrant and involved community.
The HTAi Board Election 2025 opened on April 2, 2025 and will close on April 30, 2025. The election is managed by CES, a trusted third party electoral service. CES has directly emailed the election ballots to all members of the Society in good standing. Votes must be submitted via the unique electronic ballot provided by CES. As per HTAi bylaws, only members with up-to-date 2025 membership fees are eligible to vote. If you have not established your 2025 membership, renew your membership today to ensure you can participate.
To review your 2025 Candidates, follow the button below.
Review the Candidates◤ Phishing Attacks and Cyber Security
HTAi would like to remind you to be cautious of any emails or phishing attempts that falsely claim to be from HTAi Board and Secretariat members. These deceptive emails may request sensitive information, involve unusual requests, or originate from questionable email addresses. Please be advised that our organization will never solicit sensitive information or initiate any unusual requests via email outside of our official communication channels. Official communication channels can include the following:
- HTAi branded emails from official HTAi email accounts
- Direct messages from our membership and events platform, EventsAir
- Direct messages in our Annual Meeting event app
Stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to ensure your online safety.
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Our priority is to ensure the safety and security of our organization and its members. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain the integrity of our communication channels.
◤ A Look Back
◤ HTAi Celebrates World Health Day
HTAi celebrated World Health Day on April 7, recognizing the importance of advancing global health and well-being for all. The 2025 theme, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” underscored the vital role of early interventions—from maternal and newborn care to early childhood development and access to essential services—in shaping lifelong health outcomes. These goals strongly aligned with HTAi’s mission to promote the use of HTA in policymaking that is evidence-based, equitable, and sustainable. HTA helps identify which technologies and services—from vaccines to screening programs—offer the most value, particularly in resource-limited settings. Through research, capacity building, and collaboration, HTAi supports smarter investments in health systems to ensure that every child had the opportunity to thrive from the very start. In marking World Health Day, HTAi encourages its community to learn more about HTA and how it supports decisions that lead to healthier futures for generations to come.
Read More◤ Thank-you to Asia Policy Forum webinar speakers
HTAi extends its sincere thank-you to all who attended the Asia Policy Forum Webinar on March 27, 2025.
The organizing team is especially grateful to the distinguished webinar speakers for their valuable contributions and to all participants for engaging in thoughtful and constructive dialogue. The panel’s participation plays a vital role in advancing the use of HTA to inform policy and strengthen health systems across the region.
◤ Network News
◤ Explore the HTAi Policy Forums
From expert-led presentations to after-hours conversations, the HTAi Policy Forums are where the best ideas in HTA are exchanged, challenged, and refined. Open, collaborative, and strategic, the Forum brings together senior international experts and key public and private stakeholders for in-depth dialogue at the intersection of science, policy, and implementation. It’s more than a meeting—it’s a trusted space where innovation in HTA science and policy takes shape. Through meaningful exchange and critical discussion, these forums influence the future of HTA worldwide. They foster connections across industry, regulators, and academia to tackle the most pressing issues in health care decision-making and public health outcomes.
This is where science meets policy—and extraordinary outcomes follow.
◤ RDIG Opens Call for Steering Committee
The HTAi Rare Diseases Interest Group (RDIG)—one of HTAi’s most active and impactful groups—is seeking applications for an open position on its Steering Committee. This is a unique opportunity to help guide the strategic direction and governance of a globally connected group driving international dialogue in rare diseases. The three-year term begins in June 2025 and may be renewed. Applicants should bring substantial experience in rare diseases and a commitment to collaborative leadership. RDIG is especially welcoming applications from outside Europe to support geographic diversity, and encourages interest from patient representatives, the medical device industry, and the healthcare sector.
Applications close May 9, 2025.
Learn More◤ DEA-IG Opens Call for Co-Chair
The HTAi Disinvestment & Early Awareness Interest Group (DEA IG) is inviting Expressions of Interest for a Co-Chair position. This leadership role includes chairing meetings, setting agendas, evaluating the Technical Officer, and ensuring the Interest Group aligns with HTAi policies. One Co-Chair also represents the group on the HTAi Interest Group Steering Committee, attending most meetings annually. To apply, candidates must submit their motivation, a short bio, and ideas for future initiatives via the application form. EOIs are open until May 15, 2025, with elections taking place in early May. All DEA IG members are eligible to nominate themselves and vote.
Learn More◤ HTA News from Around the World
- OHE Blog: The BRAVER Roadmap to Broader Assessment of the Value of Health Interventions in the Asia-Pacific Region.
Read more - Peterson Health Technology Institute releases report, Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Delivery Systems: Early Applications and Impacts.
Read more - The WHO Director-General provides opening remarks during April 10 media briefing. The briefing highlighted the severe global health impacts of recent funding cuts, including service disruptions, increased out-of-pocket costs, and job losses, and emphasized WHO’s support for countries transitioning to sustainable health financing.
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◤ IJTAHC Featured Publications
- Ethics domains in full health technology assessment reports: an attempt to begin mapping the field.
Read more - Standards for the Conduct and Reporting of Health Technology Assessments: Ghana Reference Case of HTA and Economic Evaluations.
Read more - “Blanket rules just don’t work”: Qualitative exploration of the relative value of child and adult Quality Adjusted Life Year (QALY) gains for health technology assessment.
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