Advancing Cooperation in Health Technology Assessment in Europe
Author Information
Author(s): Irene Urbina, Roisin Adams, Judith Fernandez, Anne Willemsen, Niklas Hedberg, Alric Rüther
Primary Institution: Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Healthcare, Cologne, Germany
Conclusion
The EUnetHTA 21 project has provided valuable insights and guidance for future collaboration in Health Technology Assessment in Europe under the new legal framework.
Supporting Evidence
- The EUnetHTA 21 project produced twenty guidance documents and thirteen templates for joint work in HTA.
- Pilot Joint Clinical Assessments and Joint Scientific Consultations were conducted to test the developed materials.
- Lessons learned emphasized the importance of inclusive consensus building and effective resource management.
Takeaway
This project helped different health organizations in Europe work together better to assess health technologies, making it easier for patients to access safe and effective treatments.
Methodology
The project involved collaboration among thirteen European HTA bodies to develop guidance documents and templates for Joint Clinical Assessments and Joint Scientific Consultations.
Limitations
The project faced challenges such as time constraints and the need for capacity building among participants.
Participant Demographics
The consortium included thirteen European HTA bodies from various countries.
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