HTAi Review | January 12, 2026

◤ Breaking News

◤ 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.

◤ Watch Now: HTA and Public Health

Discover the vital role of HTA in shaping public health!

In an animated video created by the HTAi Public Health Interest Group (PHIG), explore how HTA and public health intersect to improve health outcomes and support evidence-informed decision-making. The video, which is available in several languages, tackles the concepts of HTA and public health and explores how these two areas intersect to improve health outcomes and inform decision-making. The video was shared and discussed during PHIG’s latest webinar on December 12. Watch the full webinar through the link in the Network News section below.

Watch Now

◤ Updates from the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting

Registration Opens This Month!

Registration for the HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting in Istanbul, Türkiye will open this month. 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

◤ A Look Back

◤ Recently Accepted: 2025 Global Policy Forum Journal Article

The International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care (IJTAHC) recently has recently published the HTAi 2025 Global Policy Forum article, “Advancing the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Health Technology Assessment Activities: Insights and Next Steps from the 2025 HTAi Global Policy Forum”. To read the article, follow the link below.

Want to read more? While you’re checking out the most recent article, take some time to read through the 2025 Global Policy Forum White Paper and the 2026 Global Policy Forum Background Paper!

Read the Article

◤ Now Available! IJTAHC Supplementary Issue: Abstracts from the HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting

The International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care has published its 2025 supplementary issue: Abstracts from the HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Follow the link below to explore the issue.

View the HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting Abstracts

◤ Network News

◤ Announcing Co-Leads for the Community of Practice on the use of AI for HTA Activities

In July last year, a Community of Practice (CoP) on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for HTA activities was established within HTAi, following discussions initiated at the 2025 Global Policy Forum on this topic.

After the necessary governance arrangements were put in place, we are now pleased to announce that Seye Abogunrin and Timothy Reason have been elected as Co-Leads of this new initiative.

The CoP aims to connect Interest Groups, Global Policy Forum members, and HTAi members to advance the responsible and equitable use of AI in HTA activities, from evidence synthesis to health economic modelling and beyond.

The list of expected deliverables is ambitious and includes knowledge products such as methodological guidance, validation protocols, a case studies repository, tutorials, webinars, and workshops, as well as peer-learning sessions led by experts, policy briefs, white papers, journal articles, and conference materials to support HTA policy and advocacy.

Congratulations to Seye and Tim! We look forward to the progress the CoP will make under their leadership.

Learn more about the HTAi CoP on AI for HTA

◤ Watch the latest PHIG Webinar: Bridging HTA and Public Health

Held on December 12, 2025, this webinar is built around the launch of a new awareness video highlighting the vital role of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) in public health.

The session features the premiere of the video, which tackles the concepts of HTA and public health and explores how these two areas intersect to improve health outcomes and inform decision-making. The launch of the video, realized by the HTAi Public Health Interest Group thanks to the funds granted with the second funding call of 2024, is preceded by an opening speech on public health priorities and challenges and the potential role of HTA.

A panel of international experts from associations and societies dealing with public health then discuss the position of HTA within public health systems and the importance of collaboration between these fields. Through this conversation, participants will gain insights into the impact of HTA on public health and why this integration is more relevant than ever today.

Follow the link below to watch the trailer.

View the Webinar Trailer

◤ Call for Expressions of Interest: DCIG Steering Committee

The HTAi HTA in Developing Countries Interest Group (DCIG) is seeking Expressions of Interest to fill vacancies on its Steering Committee.

This Interest Group is dedicated to sharing members’ experiences, activities, resources, opportunities for education and training, discussing ideas and projects, needs, challenges and solutions that are specific to the developing countries.

The Steering Committee provides governance, strategic direction, and oversight for DCIG activities, ensuring alignment with the Society’s Strategic Plan. It meets regularly, contribute to the design and delivery of initiatives (e.g., webinars, workshops), and reports updates to the Interest Group. Additionally, the SC conducts key evaluations, oversees external communications, explores collaboration opportunities, submits updates to the HTAi newsletter, and prepare funding requests.

Term

Three years, beginning January 2026. The term can be renewed for a further 3-year by mutual agreement.

Candidates must be able to:

Demonstrate active engagement in the field of HTA in one or more countries where HTA is developing;
Meet the expectations of Steering Committee membership as set out in the Terms of Reference;

Preference will be given to members who have been active participants in DCIG. Members will be selected to ensure a balanced composition of the Committee.

Please send a CV and cover letter (no more than 200 words) addressing the criteria above to the DCIG Co-Chairs, via email to Chair.DC.IG@htai.org by January 26, 2026. All applicants must be members of HTAi and DCIG.

◤ HTA News from Around the World

PAHO celebrates impact of BRISA on HTA in the Americas.

WHO Western Pacific HID Unit Supports 19 Countries in Health Information System Assessments, Surpassing 2025 Target and Advancing Universal Health Coverage.

Health Technology Wales opens call for feedback on 2026-2030 Strategic Plan

◤ IJTAHC Featured Publications

“Unloading the excess baggage”: Key informant interviews with Malaysian stakeholders on healthcare disinvestment initiatives

Revised Methods Guide for Economic Evaluation Studies of Health Technologies in Portugal

Closing the Gap: Do we need a framework for embedding equity in health technology assessment (HTA)?