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Updates from the HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting Team
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.
Abstracts open in late September
Abstract submissions for the HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting will open in late September! Start gathering your ideas, refining your writing, and get ready to make your mark at the Annual Meeting! Need some inspiration? Check out our Look Back at the 2024 Annual Meeting and learn what it takes to write a top abstract.
HTAi Webinar: Unlocking Opportunities at the HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting
Join our upcoming webinar to dive into the HTAi Annual Meeting. Explore how the 2025 theme will transform the HTA landscape and impact global health, get a sneak peek at the key plenaries, and learn tips to connect with global HTA leaders and peers to maximize your networking opportunities. Whether you’re a seasoned HTAi attendee or a first-timer, this webinar will prepare you to make the most of your experience in Buenos Aires.
Webinar details:
- Date: September 11, 2024
- Time: 09:00 MDT (UTC -6)
- Language: This webinar will be held in Spanish
- Registration: click here or the button below
Apply for the Jill Sanders Memorial Scholarship
Offered in memory of Dr. Jill Sanders, a trailblazer in Health Technology Assessment (HTA), this scholarship provides funding for individuals studying or working in the healthcare field in African countries to enhance their HTA knowledge and skills. Dr. Sanders was a champion of international collaboration and a mentor dedicated to building HTA capacity in developing regions. Through this scholarship, you can carry forward her legacy by contributing to the growth of HTA expertise in your country.
Applications are due by October 15. For eligibility information and more details, click the button below!
Dive into HTAi Interest Groups
With membership renewal coming up fast, now is the time to consider joining an HTAi Interest Groups with your 2025 membership!
The HTAi Interest Groups (IGs) are dynamic professional and scientific forums, bringing together individuals from healthcare, business, government, academia, and consultancies who are dedicated to advancing HTA. Open to all HTAi members, these groups offer a unique space to network, share knowledge, and collaborate on projects that drive the future of HTA.
As an IG member, you’ll have the chance to engage in cutting-edge research, contribute to the development of valuable resources, and participate in workshops and training sessions. Plus, there are opportunities to be directly involved in HTAi-funded activities, amplifying your impact on the global HTA landscape.
Want to learn more? Click the button below!
A Look Back
The HTAi 2024 Annual Meeting Portal Closes Soon
We’re still buzzing from the HTAi 2024 Annual Meeting, and the excitement doesn’t have to end just yet! Whether you missed a session, want to revisit your favorite presentations, or catch up on all the groundbreaking discussions, you can now access everything on-demand through the OnAir platform.
This is your chance to dive back into the rich content… but act fast! The portal will close September 30, 2024.
In Review: the HTAi Latin America Regional Meeting
HTAi, in collaboration with IETS (lnstituto de Evaluacion Technologica en Salud), hosted a Latin America (LATAM) Regional Meeting in Cartagena, Colombia, on August 13 – 14, 2024. The LATAM Regional Meeting welcomed HTA stakeholders to explore “From Policy to Practice, HTA’s Role in Improving Health Systems,” with internationally renowned HTA experts, as well as senior and regional leaders shaping Latin America’s HTA landscape. Read the Regional Meeting Summary here.
Thank you to the HTAi Latin America Policy Forum
A heartfelt thank you to Manuel Antonio Espinosa, HTAi Latin America Policy Forum Chair, and Andres Pichon-Riviere, HTAi Latin America Policy Forum Scientific Secretary, for their outstanding efforts in making the 2024 Latin America Policy Forum a success!
The 2024 Latin America Policy Forum was held in Cartagena, Colombia, on August 11-13, 2024. More information is available here.
Network News
Participate in the Delphi Survey on Digital Health Technology (DHT) Definition and Taxonomy
You are invited to participate in a two-round Delphi survey focused on developing a common definition and taxonomy for Digital Health Technologies (DHTs). This initiative is a key part of the European Digital Health Technology Assessment (EDiHTA) consortium’s broader effort to establish a comprehensive framework for assessing DHTs, and HTAi is proud to support this important work.
Who Should Participate? We’re seeking participants with a moderate understanding of digital health or artificial intelligence. Whether you’re a technology developer, regulator, HTA expert, payer, policymaker, health professional, patient, or caregiver, your insights are invaluable—especially if your experience extends beyond wellness tools like step trackers and calorie counters.
Why Participate? By participating, you will help shape how DHTs are defined and categorized, directly influencing their assessment and application in both policy and practice.
How to Participate? Click the link to access the survey. The first round is open until September 24, 2024. Participation is entirely voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time.
Boost your Expertise with IECS
Boost Your Expertise with The Online Course: Fundamentals of Health Technology Assessment (HTA)!
Dates: October 21, 2024 – February 21, 2025
Who will benefit: Healthcare professionals eager to master HTA, evidence synthesis, and economic evaluation.
What You’ll Learn: Core Concepts: Grasp key HTA principles, including evidence synthesis and economic evaluation.
Practical Skills: Learn how to use HTA to optimize health resource allocation and make informed decisions.
Course Structure: 18 Weeks: 96 hours of content across 8 modules.
Flexible Learning: Mostly asynchronous with 4 live sessions for real-time interaction.
Rich Resources: Videos, readings, activities, personalized mentoring, and a discussion forum.
Who Should Enroll: Healthcare professionals looking to deepen their HTA knowledge and improve health resource allocation strategies.
Pricing: Course Fee: $540 USD
Discounts: 50% off for low-income students and 30% off for middle-income country students.
Registration open for the Alberta Society of Radiologists’ Annual Scientific Conference
The Alberta Society of Radiologists’ Annual Scientific Conference, iRadiologist, from October 18-20, 2024, is shaping up to be in incredible weekend focused on AI in radiology at the Fairmont Banff Springs. We have 13 local, national and international speakers preparing to share their expertise ranging from the theory behind AI, diagnostic and workflow applications, ethical and privacy considerations, and regulatory frameworks.
Our carefully curated sessions and networking events are designed to inspire, educate, and foster collaboration. Artificial Intelligence is becoming common place in many radiology departments as it relates to research and clinical practice throughout the world. Many colleagues in the US and Europe are already using AI tools to assist them in their day-to-day clinical duties. It’s allowing them to improve their workflow, add a further dimension to their interpretations and provide that “second look” as an added dimension of safety when they are dealing with very heavy clinical volumes.
We encourage you to take full advantage of this opportunity to connect with your peers, exchange ideas, and explore the transformative influence of AI in radiology. Further details and registration are available here.
HTA News from Around the World
From Takeda: Takeda releases report to support health system readiness for Rare Diseases in Canada. Read more
From PAHO: PAHO and IDB launch tool to assess countries’ readiness to integrate AI into health systems. Read more
From WHO: WHO releases global strategic preparedness and response plan to contain mpox outbreak. Read more
From CIRS: CIRS releases R&D briefing from an ongoing metrics study that collects publicly available data on key international HTA agencies in Australia, Canada, Europe, and the UK. Read more
From the Bulletin Board
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IJTAHC Featured Publications
- Developing recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease: the role of the patient’s perspective in a controversial environment. Read more
- Patient and public involvement in health technology assessment: update of a systematic review of international experiences. Read more
- Evaluation of the impact of patient input in health technology assessments at NICE. Read more
Important Upcoming Dates
HTAi 2024 Asia Policy Forum
Asia Policy Forum The 2024 Asia Policy Forum is taking place November 6-8, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. Discussions will include the topic, “Collaboration: Building Bridges in HTA”. The Asia …
HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina
The HTAi 2025 Annual Meeting will take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, June 14-18, 2025. HTAi invites you to join the leading minds in Health Technology Assessment (HTA) from around the world to …
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