◤ Breaking News
◤ HTAi Global Policy Forum Celebrates 20th Anniversary
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the HTAi Global Policy Forum—an event that continues to shape the future of HTA on a global scale.
Established in 2005, the HTAi Policy Forum offers a distinctive platform for senior leaders from public and private sector organizations with strategic interests in health technology assessment (HTA) to engage with one another, members of the HTAi Board, and invited international experts. The Forum provides a collaborative environment to discuss critical, forward-looking issues related to the current state of HTA, its evolution, and its implications for healthcare systems, industry, patients, and other stakeholders. By fostering open dialogue, free from the constraints of product-specific or organizational policy discussions, the Forum enables participants to share diverse perspectives and explore strategic opportunities. The Forum convenes annually, rotating between various locations across Europe and North America.
Read more about the HTAi Global Policy Forum
The 2025 Global Policy Forum will be held January 26-28, 2025, in Cascais, Portugal. Stay tuned to our social media channels for the latest updates on the 2025 Global Policy Forum!
Click the button below to learn more about the Global Policy Forum and view the 2025 Background Paper.
◤ Updates from the Latin America and Asia Policy Forums
Latin America Policy Forum | Upcoming Webinar & Topic Announcement
We are excited to announce that the topic for the upcoming Latin America Policy Forum has been confirmed: “Incorporating Health Equity Considerations in Health Technology Assessment in Latin America: Challenges and Opportunities.”
Additionally, the Latin America team will be hosting a follow-up webinar for Forum members on April 9 at 10:00 a.m. MST. While the title is still being finalized, this session will build on the key takeaways from the 2024 Forum and offer deeper insights into the evolving landscape of HTA in Latin America.
Asia Policy Forum | Upcoming Webinar & Call for Applications & Upcoming Webinar
The HTAi Asia Policy Forum is now accepting submissions to fill two for-profit member vacancies. These membership opportunities offer a chance to contribute to shaping the Forum’s agenda and outcomes, as well as direct access to senior leaders and decision-makers in HTA across the Asia Pacific region. Please note that membership fees apply. For more information on costs and benefits, please reach out to Alicia Powers at apowers@htai.org.
The Asia Policy Forum will host a webinar for its members on March 27 at 8:30 p.m. MST. The session, titled “Collaboration within HTA,” will explore the importance of collaboration within the HTA community and build upon the discussions from the 2024 Forum.
The HTAi Asia Policy Forum Organizing Committee has opened a call for nominations to fill one for-profit vacancy. Joining the Asia Policy Forum Organizing Committee provides an excellent opportunity to help shape the Forum’s activities and priorities. Click the button below to learn more about this role and how to apply!
◤ Call for Expressions of Interest: Join the SDCB Committee
Learn more and submit your EOI
Thank you to our outgoing SDCB Committee Members!
We extend our gratitude to the five outstanding individuals whose dedication and contributions have been instrumental to the success and growth of the HTAi Scientific Development and Capacity Building (SDCB) Committee.
As their terms conclude at the end of January, we honor their commitment, passion, and hard work:
- Yingyao Chen (China)
- Wija Oortwijn (The Netherlands)
- Elena Petelos (Greece/The Netherlands)
- Alric Rüther (Germany)
- Sharmila Sousa (Brazil)
The Committee has greatly benefited from your expertise, guidance, and collaboration, which have helped shape HTAi’s strategic direction and advance its capacity-building initiatives. Your leadership has elevated global conversations around HTA and strengthened our Society’s role in driving progress.
We are grateful for your contributions. While your term may be ending, your influence will continue to inspire the HTAi community.
Thank you for your exceptional service!
◤ Prepare your nominations for the 2025 Board of Directors Election
In February 2025, HTAi will begin accepting nominations from members in good standing to join our Board of Directors. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of HTAi and contribute to advancing HTA worldwide.
The Board will be seeking to fill one Vice President position (2025–2031 term) and four Director positions (2025–2028 term). HTAi is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive Board that reflects the global membership we serve, valuing a wide range of skills, experiences, and perspectives.
If you’re interested in joining the HTAi Board, now is the time to start preparing your nomination— review your professional achievements, identify references, and be ready to submit once nominations open in February.
Stay tuned for more details and ensure your membership is in good standing to be eligible.
◤ Updates from the HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting
The 2025 HTAi Annual Meeting will will take place June 14-18, 2025, in the incredible city of Buenos Aires— mark your calendars and save the date!
The meeting will discuss topics related to the central theme, NextGen Evidence: Diversifying and Advancing HTA to Meet Global Demands. Read more on the theme here.
Have a question about the 2025 Annual Meeting? Check out our FAQ page!
Have a question about the HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting? Our Frequently Asked Questions page has your answer, from presentation information, to accessibility details and more. Explore it now to stay informed and make the most of your Annual Meeting experience!
Plan your Annual Meeting travel
Do you need a visa to attend the HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting? The requirement depends on your nationality and travel purpose. Check the visa requirements for each country here.
For Argentina, the visa requirements vary based on nationality and purpose of travel. Here’s what you need to know:
- Electronic visas are available for citizens of 71 countries.
- Visa-free entry is available for approximately 90 countries.
- Citizens of MERCOSUR agreement member countries (Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Colombia) can enter with just their ID cards.
Be sure to plan ahead and allow sufficient time for the visa approval process, as it can take several weeks.
◤ A Look Back
◤ Get to know the HTAi Global Policy Forum: Read Past Articles
Dive into the thought-provoking discussions that shape the future of HTA: explore past Global Policy Forum papers!
These valuable resources offer an opportunity to engage with key strategic issues in HTA and its broader implications on healthcare systems, industry, and stakeholders. Familiarize yourself with the Forum’s outputs, broaden your perspective on critical topics, and gain insight on the 2025 Forum topic. Whether you’re looking to stay informed or actively participate, these papers provide an excellent foundation for understanding and contributing to the conversation.
◤ Network News
◤ HTAi Interest Group Feature: Patient and Citizen Involvement in HTA Interest Group
HTAi Interest Groups (IGs) serve as vibrant professional and scientific communities that unite individuals from healthcare, business, government, academia, and consulting, all committed to advancing HTA. Open to all HTAi members, these groups provide a valuable platform for networking, sharing insights, and collaborating on initiatives that shape the future of HTA.
The HTAi Interest Group for Patient and Citizen Involvement in HTA (PCIG) brings together patients and citizens with staff from HTA bodies, government, research, industry (health technology developers) and consultancy to strengthen HTA with the systematic incorporation of patient and citizen perspectives.
Watch the video below to learn how you can benefit from joining the HTAi PCIG Interest Group.
◤ Join the SUSTAIN-HTA survey: Help Evaluate a HTA Competency framework with Three Levels of Expertise
The SUSTAIN-HTA consortium aims to develop a generic competency framework for Health Technology Assessment (HTA) expertise on three levels of expertise. HTAi is supporting this project. We are excited to announce a survey as part of the SUSTAIN-HTA project which aims to upskill the pan-European HTA body workforce and harmonize HTA expertise. Please use this link to access the information sheet about the survey: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wQiTMVjV1pUNuSANavfspkEpc0ZVnemf/view?usp=sharing
Who should participate?
We are calling on a broad range of stakeholders with less than three years of professional expertise in HTA.
How to participate?
Please click the button below to access the survey where you can submit your valuable inputs. Completing the survey takes approximately 15 minutes, and we welcome your answers before February 3rd, 2025.
Why participate?
Your opinion as an early career professional in the field of HTA is important and will impact HTA education and expertise.
We look forward to your contributions to shape the future of HTA!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Wija Oortwijn, work package lead SUSTAIN-HTA at w.oortwijn@radboudumc.nl.
◤ HTA News from Around the World
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- New European rules on HTA are in effect.
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- New European rules on HTA are in effect.
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- Collaboration of international HTA agencies publishes new guidance on best practice for using surrogate endpoints in health economic models to guide HTA.
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- Collaboration of international HTA agencies publishes new guidance on best practice for using surrogate endpoints in health economic models to guide HTA.
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- Canada’s Drug Agency issues call for Scientific Contractors to contribute expertise and help power evidence-informed health technology decisions.
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- Canada’s Drug Agency issues call for Scientific Contractors to contribute expertise and help power evidence-informed health technology decisions.
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- The WHO Regional Office for Europe releases a report from the Strategic Partners’ Initiative for Data and Digital Health providing high-level detail of the discussion and considerations made by the four SPI-DDH working groups and proposed outputs of each group to be completed during 2025.
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- The WHO Regional Office for Europe releases a report from the Strategic Partners’ Initiative for Data and Digital Health providing high-level detail of the discussion and considerations made by the four SPI-DDH working groups and proposed outputs of each group to be completed during 2025.
◤ IJTAHC Featured Publications
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- Designing collaborations involving health technology assessment: discussions and recommendations from the 2024 health technology assessment international global policy forum.
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- Designing collaborations involving health technology assessment: discussions and recommendations from the 2024 health technology assessment international global policy forum.
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- How to Deal with the Inevitable: Generating Real-World Data and Using Real-World Evidence for HTA Purposes – From Theory to Action.
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- How to Deal with the Inevitable: Generating Real-World Data and Using Real-World Evidence for HTA Purposes – From Theory to Action.
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- Principles for deliberative processes in health technology assessment.
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- Principles for deliberative processes in health technology assessment.