HTAi Review | December 22, 2025

◤ Breaking News

◤ Happy Holidays from HTAi!

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our members, partners, and the entire HTA community for your support, collaboration, and dedication throughout the year. Your contributions help advance HTA and strengthen the impact of our shared work globally.

Please note that our offices will be closed for the holidays from Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026. We look forward to connecting with you in the new year and continuing our work together in 2026.

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year!

◤ Start Preparing Now: Board Nominations Open in February

In February 2026, the HTAi Board of Directors and its Nominating Committee will begin recruitment of members in good standing to join the Board. To ensure all interested members have adequate time to prepare nomination submissions, we have prepared the following information.

The HTAi Board and its Nominating & Election Committee are looking to recruit members in good standing to join the Board for the following positions and terms:

Three positions of Directors, for a three-year term (2026-2029)

As a Board member, you will be expected to play a central role in guiding the strategies to meet the overall mission of HTAi, to support and promote the production, understanding, and use of health technology assessment that strengthens decision-making and improves health systems worldwide. HTAi actively maintains a Board that reflects the breadth of our global community, and we always strive to strengthen the range of voices and experiences represented. HTAi’s work is shaped by contributions from every region and from people involved in HTA, policy, research, patient and public involvement, and related fields. We welcome applications from across this wide community so that our governance continues to mirror the diversity and richness of the international HTA

Previous Essential and Desirable attributes are as follows:

Essential

An understanding of HTA and commitment to the HTAi Mission and Vision
Experience in leadership and governance of for-profit or not-for-profit organizations and experience with strategic planning and its execution
A collaborative team player who interacts effectively with other Board members in a constructive manner
Credibility, integrity, and high ethical standards
Time and ability to serve on the Board with a minimum of four meetings per year, one strategic planning session, one orientation session, one AGM, and serving on two Board Committees that meet at least four times a year, plus time and ability to chair one of the Committees

Desirable

Experience in membership & sponsorship engagement, recruitment, and retention
Experience in business model innovation, fundraising, and strategic development
Marketing and communications expertise
Legal expertise (LL.B. or equivalent)
Considering ethnic and gender diversity
Resides in a region that is or will be underrepresented: Central & South America Region

Submitting your Nomination

To submit your nomination, complete the submission package online using the button below. The package will require the following documents:

One-page bio
Professional headshot
Letter providing an overview of your experience and qualifications relating to the Board of Directors Criteria and Core Competencies (maximum of two pages).
Two (2) emails in pdf format from two (2) Society Members in good standing in support of your application.
Compete the application (online form)

Members interested in submitting a nomination package must also review, and be prepared to sign, the Consent to Serve as Director form should they be elected. Nominations will open February 2026.

All questions related to Board nominations and elections can be directed via email to boardelections@htai.org.

◤ 2026 Membership Renewals, Changes to Categories

Renew your HTAi membership and stay connected in the year ahead!

Your 2025 Membership expires on December 31. Renewal notifications have now been sent to members’ inboxes. Ensure your membership remains active to continue enjoying HTAi benefits, including cutting-edge HTA resources, free online access and discounted publishing fees for the International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care (IJTAHC), as well as events, networking opportunities, and Interest Groups. If you have not received a renewal notice, please email membership@htai.org for assistance.

Membership Category Changes

HTAi is pleased to announce a series of updates to our membership structure, designed to strengthen equity, support global participation, and recognize long-term contributors to the Society.

New: Alumni Membership Category

We have launched a new Alumni Membership category to honour retired individuals who have contributed at least 10 years of service or membership to HTAi.
This category is available to members who are fully retired from professional work and do not hold paid advisory or consulting roles.
Annual fee: $65 USD.

Updated: Patient and Consumer Volunteer Membership

To support global accessibility, the annual fee for Patient and Consumer Volunteers has been reduced to $30 USD.
In addition, the fee is now waived for applicants from Low-Income Countries.

Updated: Student Membership Fee Waiver for Low-Income Countries

Students from Low-Income Countries are now eligible for a full membership fee waiver, ensuring that emerging voices in HTA can engage without financial barriers.

Maintaining Our Commitment to Equity

These changes align with HTAi’s commitment to ensuring inclusive and equitable access to the global HTA community. We encourage eligible individuals to explore these updated categories and connect with us at membership@htai.org with any questions.

Visit our Membership Page

◤ Updates from the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting

Registration Opens in January

Registration for the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting in Istanbul, Türkiye will open in January. Now is the perfect time to get up to date with the latest meeting news and start planning your participation.

On the Annual Meeting website, you can:

Explore the venue and host city
Get to know our Keynote Speaker
Review visa requirements and travel planning information
Learn why the HTAi Annual Meeting is a valuable opportunity for your organization, teams, and stakeholders

Stay informed and be ready when registration opens—early planning will help you make the most of your HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting experience.

Explore #HTAi2026Istanbul

◤ Network News

◤HTAi Public Health Interest Group Opens Call for Technical Officer

The HTAi Public Health Interest Group is seeking a 2026 Technical Officer— a unique opportunity to contribute, collaborate, and support work advancing public health-focused HTA. Whether you’re new to the field or an experienced professional, this role connects you with peers from around the world. For more information on the HTAi Interest Groups, please visit our website (here) and read the article “Connecting Minds and Catalyzing Collaboration: The Interest Groups of Health Technology Assessment International” (here).

The Technical Officer will serve a 12-month term (Jan–Dec 2026), with remuneration of $2,000 CAD plus other benefits.

How to apply

Please complete and submit the HTAi Technical Officer Application Form and your CV to Nicola Vicari (Coordinator of Scientific Initiatives, nvicari@htai.org) by Monday, January 12, 2026. Your application will be reviewed by the IG Chairs (an interview may be requested to the most suitable applicants).

Please note that you must be an HTAi member in good standing to apply for this position. Applications from non-members will be rejected. If you don’t have an active membership for 2026, you can renew it here.

For any request of clarification please contact nvicari@htai.org

Download the Application Form

◤ IJTAHC Opens Call for Reviewers, Deputy Editor

Apply to Be an IJTAHC Reviewer

The International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care (IJTAHC) is seeking reviewers with expertise across HTA, including systematic reviews, health economics, modelling, clinical epidemiology, decision analysis, patient/citizen issues, digital health, diagnostics, ethics, health policy, qualitative methods, horizon scanning, and more.

Reviewing for IJTAHC supports your professional development and contributes to the global HTA community.

To apply, email Wendy Babidge (eic.ijtahc@cambridge.org) with a short CV outlining your areas of expertise by 31 January 2026.

Apply to Be a Deputy Editor

IJTAHC is also recruiting a new Deputy Editor. Candidates should have substantial experience in HTA and evidence-based medicine, strong publication records, and excellent English writing skills. Additional expertise in qualitative research, patient/citizen involvement, health policy, health economics (including normative/policy aspects of priority setting), equity, or ethics is welcome.

The role involves managing up to 20 articles per year, supporting Associate Editors, identifying reviewers, and making recommendations to the Editor-in-Chief. This voluntary position requires regular engagement with the journal platform (4–5 hours/week) and includes membership on the Editorial Board.

To apply, submit a brief application letter and CV to Wendy Babidge (eic.ijtahc@cambridge.org) by 31 December 2025.

Learn more

◤ HTA News from Around the World

Belgium and WHO sign new agreement to boost global equitable access to health products and technologies.

EDiHTA prepares for its open piloting phase in 2026.

EU updates rolling plan on implementation of the regulation on health technology assessment

◤ IJTAHC Featured Publications

Patient Awareness, Involvement and Learning Needs in Health Technology Assessment – A Survey of Patients, Caregivers and Patient Advocates

Trend, Application, and Reporting of Mini-Health Technology Assessment: An Evidence Mapping

Environmental sustainability in diabetes: improving the quality of diabetes management through HTA and system-level change?