◤ Breaking News
◤ 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.
Early bird rates are currently in effect until March 27, 2025. Take advantage of the discounted rates while you can!
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!
WS01 – Building Evidence For The Evaluation Of Digital Health Technologies
Date & Time: Saturday, June 14 | 9.00AM to 12.30PM
Presenters: Dario Sacchini, Americo Cicchetti, Wija Oortwijn, Rossella Di Bidino, Carl V. Asche, Valentina Strammiello, Rossana Rivas Tarazona
Summary: Digital health technologies (DHTs) have the potential to transform healthcare delivery. However, generating robust evidence on the value of DHTs is a challenge. This workshop provides guidelines, tools, and methodologies for conducting health technology assessments (HTAs), and for reporting on economic evaluations of DHTs, aiming to enhance learning on data collection and analysis for informed decision-making.
WS02 – Doing What’s Right: Integrating Ethics Analysis In HTA?
Date & Time: Saturday, June 14 | 13.30AM to 17.00PM
Presenters: Bart Bloemen, Pietro Refolo, Lars Sandman, Michal Stanak
Summary: The relevance of incorporating ethical analysis into HTA is increasingly acknowledged because many health technologies raise ethical, legal and social issues, and because HTA is an ‘evaluative process’ aimed at informing decision-makers about the value of health technology. This workshop offers an introduction to the role of ethics in HTA, as well as interactive discussion of challenging case studies.
WS03 – Institutionalization Of HTA In Lower Middle-Income Countries: Progress To Universal Health Coverage, Methodologies, Challenges, Lessons
Date & Time: Saturday, June 14 | 9.00AM to 12.30PM
Presenters: Yanga Nokhepheyi, Eleanor Grieve, Marilia Cardoso, Anthony Kamau, Lucky Ngwira, Amani Mori
Summary: Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is essential in guiding priority-setting in health systems, especially as resources are limited and healthcare demands continue to increase. Health systems in low—and middle-income countries strive to achieve universal health coverage and are willing to institutionalize HTA to improve decision-making and optimize outcomes. The challenges these countries experience in this journey are important lessons. Their experiences and progress will be shared and discussed.
WS04 – Topic Selection In Health Technology Assessment: How To Make It Transparent, Reproducible And Robust
Date & Time: Saturday, June 14 | 9.00AM to 12.30PM
Presenters: María José Faraldo Vallés, Leonor Varela-Lema, Yolanda Triñanes Pego, Janet Puñal-Rioboo, Celia Juarez Rojo
Summary: The use of systematic procedures that define methods, stages and information requirements for the identification and prioritization of health technologies improves objectivity in the selection for assessment, monitoring or disinvestment. This workshop will focus on understanding concepts related to the selection of topics in health technology assessment and the use of tools designed to support these processes, such as PriTec, a web-based tool that allows network prioritization.
Get to Know the Program Better
The 2025 Annual Meeting program will focus on topics related to the central theme, NextGen Evidence: Diversifying and Advancing HTA to Meet Global Demands. Presentations will feature dynamic discussions on critical, forward-looking topics that shape the future of HTA.
Ready to dive into the program? Explore the Schedule-at-a-Glance, learn details on speakers, the workshop and panel schedules, featured sessions, and essential travel information to help you prepare. Stay ahead of the latest developments and make the most of your experience in Buenos Aires, Argentina!
Speaker Spotlight: Plenaries
Get to know our Plenaries and Speakers!
The Annual Meeting Plenaries bring together leading voices in HTA to explore key issues shaping the future of health technology assessment. These flagship sessions feature thought-provoking insights from top experts, offering a deep dive into the most pressing topics in the field.
Plenary One – NextGen HTA: Embracing Change To Meet Global Demands
Plenary One aims to underscore the importance of HTA evolving and adapting to meet and anticipate challenges, ensuring that it remains a powerful tool for improving healthcare systems worldwide. By overcoming the challenges and seizing the opportunities presented by this rapidly changing landscape, HTA can ensure that healthcare systems remain resilient, inclusive, and responsive to the ever-evolving demands of modern medicine.
Plenary Two – NextGen Methods: Hype Or Here To Stay?
Plenary Two will generate a thought-provoking discussion on innovative and adaptive methods that support robust and sustainable HTA activities, meeting the diverse needs of health systems globally.
Key questions to be explored include:
- What next-generation methods are needed by HTA organizations?
- How can AI enhance HTA processes, from evidence synthesis to predictive modelling?
- What approaches can integrate new data sources to enhance horizon scanning and related HTA practices?
- How will HTA adapt evidence standards to emerging trial designs and diverse sources of real-world evidence?
- In what ways can next-generation methods be incorporated into current regulatory and HTA practices?
Plenary Three – NextGen Participation: How Can We Use HTA To Achieve More Transparent, Equitable, And Fair Health Systems?
Through comprehensive exploration of transparency, equity, fairness, and sustainability, Plenary Three aims to demonstrate how HTA can be a catalyst for creating more resilient and just health systems. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of HTA’s practical impact, equipped with insights that can drive meaningful improvements in healthcare delivery across diverse settings.
◤ Apply to be the next Scientific Secretary for the HTAi Latin America Policy Forum!
HTAi is looking for a highly skilled individual or organization to serve as the Scientific Secretary for the HTAi Latin America Policy Forum (April 2026 – April 2027). The successful candidate will shadow the current Scientific Secretary at the 2025 Forum in Mexico City (August 10–12, 2025) to ensure a smooth transition. This role involves leading topic selection, drafting key materials, facilitating discussions, and contributing to high-level strategic dialogue on HTA in Latin America. The position offers an honorarium of $41,192 USD per year, travel coverage, and global recognition in the HTA community. Candidates must be fluent in English and Spanish and have expertise in HTA policy and research. Apply by April 7, 2025, at 17:00 MDT by submitting a Letter of Intent and references to policyforum@htai.org.
◤ Join the HTAi Asia Policy Forum Organizing Committee
The HTAi Asia Policy Forum Organizing Committee (APFOC) is seeking nominations to fill one for-profit vacancy. This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategic and scientific direction of the Asia Policy Forum by contributing to topic selection, agenda planning, speaker identification, and research framing. Members participate actively via email and attend approximately seven 60-minute meetings per year, including one in-person meeting at the HTAi Annual Meeting. The term is three years, with the option to extend for up to six years total.
Interested in nominating yourself or a colleague? Submit your nomination by Friday, March 28 via email to policyforum@htai.org. For more details, refer to the Policy Forum Organizing Committee Terms of Reference or contact the Secretariat.
◤ IJTAHC Opens Call for Associate Editors
The International Journal of Technology Assessment in Healthcare is currently recruiting Associate Editors. Please feel free to share this with any colleagues who may be interested.
The International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care (IJTAHC) is published by Cambridge University Press and is the journal of Health Technology Assessment International (HTAi). We are calling for new Associate Editors to participate in the editorial process and develop the journal. Suitable candidates with considerable experience in HTA and evidence-based medicine are invited to apply. Clinical experience and additional expertise in some of the following areas would also be useful: health economics, systematic reviews, statistics, patient/citizen involvement or health policy. We are particularly keen to recruit individuals with expertise and experience in qualitative health research.
Applicants would be expected to have a good publication record and excellent English writing skills. Additionally, please highlight your connection to/knowledge of HTA.
In this role you would be expected to manage around 12 articles per year, finding reviewers and making recommendations to the Deputy Editor, as well as provide some reviews as necessary. It will require regular activity on the journal website to facilitate a timely review process, which is essential for attracting authors to publish with us. The estimated time required is in the order of 2 to 3 hours per week. This is a voluntary role and thus there is no remuneration, however there is recognition as both an editor and a reviewer.
If you are interested, please submit a short application letter outlining the experience detailed above, along with a brief CV showing your publication record and any reviewer or editorial experience.
Please submit applications to the Editor-in-Chief of IJTAHC, Wendy Babidge (eic.ijtahc@cambridge.org). The closing date for application is March 28, 2025.
◤ HTAi 2025 Board Election: Next Steps
Thank you to all HTAi members who submitted or supported nominations for the 2025 Board Election! With nominations now closed, the election process moves forward. Next steps: The final list of candidates will be announced soon, followed by the official voting period—your vote plays a crucial role in shaping the future of HTAi.
- Before the 2025 Board Election begins, the HTAi website will be updated with this year’s candidates, giving Society members the opportunity to review their profiles and make informed voting decisions.
- The Board election will run April 1 – April 30 by a third-party electoral service, CES. The ballots will be emailed to all voting members of the Society in good standing, directly by CES.
- Keep up with the latest Board election news and stay well informed about HTAi by reading the HTAi Review and subscribing to HTAi marketing emails. Follow us on BlueSky, like us on Facebook, and follow us on LinkedIn at @HTAiOrg on all platforms.
- Election results will be announced to the Members at the Annual General Meeting of Members, on the Society website and social media platforms, and those elected will take up their posts immediately after the Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Stay tuned for key dates and make sure to participate in this important process!
◤ A Look Back
◤ HTAi Webinar | Why do we need a New Paradigm for Evidence Generation and Assessment in Rare Disease Technologies?
On February 27, The HTAi Rare Diseases Interest Group hosted a webinar on HTA and Rare Diseases in celebration of Rare Disease Day 2025.
◤ Network News
◤ HTAi Disinvestment and Early Awareness Interest Group Opens Call for Steering Committee
The Disinvestment & Early Awareness Interest Group (DEA-IG) is seeking new Steering Committee members for the 2025-2028 term. Committee members play a key role in shaping the group’s activities, including organizing two annual events (webinars or preconference workshops), leading meetings, reporting on initiatives, evaluating leadership roles, and aligning efforts with HTAi’s Strategic Plan. All DEA-IG members are eligible to apply, and expressions of interest must include a short bio, motivation statement, and proposed initiatives. Deadline: March 31, 2025.
HTAi Board Director Grace Huang has been appointed as the HTAi representative to the International HTA Glossary International Steering Committee. The International HTA Glossary, a joint initiative supported by HTAi and INAHTA, is a widely used multi-language resource that defines key terms in HTA. As global interest in HTA continues to grow, the Steering Committee plays a crucial role in ensuring the Glossary remains current and comprehensive.
◤ HTA News from Around the World
-
- NICE joins international collaboration on HTA methods research with USA-based Institute for Clinical Economic Review (ICER) and Canada’s Drug Agency. The international initiative is called the Health Economics Methods Advisory (HEMA).
Read more
- NICE joins international collaboration on HTA methods research with USA-based Institute for Clinical Economic Review (ICER) and Canada’s Drug Agency. The international initiative is called the Health Economics Methods Advisory (HEMA).
◤ IJTAHC Featured Publications
-
-
Expanding access to sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) in the Ministry of Health Malaysia – a multiple HTA approach.Read more
-
-
- Results of health technology assessments of orphan drugs in Germany—lack of added benefit, evidence gaps, and persisting unmet medical needs.
Read more
- Results of health technology assessments of orphan drugs in Germany—lack of added benefit, evidence gaps, and persisting unmet medical needs.
-
- How can managed entry agreements contribute to coverage decisions in Latin America?
Read more
- How can managed entry agreements contribute to coverage decisions in Latin America?