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EDiHTA

Day: 19 December 2025

  • EDiHTA prepares for its open piloting phase in 2026

    EDiHTA prepares for its open piloting phase in 2026

    EDiHTA prepares for its open piloting phase in 2026

    EDiHTA is preparing for an upcoming piloting phase that will test and refine the project’s framework for the assessment of digital health technologies (DHTs) in Europe.

    An open pilot for developers in early 2026

    In early 2026, the EDiHTA consortium will invite digital health technology developers, including SMEs and larger companies, to participate in an open pilot. Participants will be able to propose their technologies as use cases and provide structured feedback on the framework and supporting materials.

    This piloting phase is designed to:

    • validate the framework’s usability and relevance across different types of DHTs,

    • test the practicality of evidence requirements and assessment steps,

    • strengthen co-creation with industry stakeholders,

    • support refinement of the framework and guidance materials ahead of broader uptake.

    Expressions of interest

    Expressions of interest are expected to open in January 2026. Further information on participation criteria, timelines and submission steps will be shared in the new year.

    Stay connected for updates as EDiHTA moves into this important next phase of framework development.

  • Recap: EDiHTA at the EPF Congress 2025: advancing patient involvement in Digital HTA

    Recap: EDiHTA at the EPF Congress 2025: advancing patient involvement in Digital HTA

    Recap: EDiHTA at the EPF Congress 2025: advancing patient involvement in Digital HTA

    The EDiHTA project was represented at the European Patients’ Forum (EPF) Congress, held in Brussels on 26–27 November 2025. Over two days, the Congress focused on strengthening patient involvement in European health systems, with discussions exploring current challenges, emerging priorities and practical approaches to embed patient perspectives in healthcare design and decision-making.

    Bianca Pop, Project Officer at the European Patients’ Forum, highlighted the value of collaboration for patient-centred innovation:

    The EPF Congress brought together patients, policymakers, healthcare professionals, researchers and industry representatives to promote collaboration in shaping Europe’s healthcare future. The exchanges highlighted that joint efforts are essential to ensure healthcare innovations address real patient needs.

    Bianca Pop

    | EPF

    Patient involvement as a core pillar of EDiHTA

    Patient involvement is central to EDiHTA’s approach to developing a European framework for assessing digital health technologies. Through the project’s Patient Advisory Group, patient priorities, lived experiences and real-world use considerations are integrated into the framework development process, helping ensure that assessment approaches reflect what matters to those who will ultimately use and benefit from digital tools in health and care.

    At the Congress, EPF, in partnership with the European Health Management Association (EHMA), presented a poster highlighting how patients contribute to EDiHTA’s work and how patient input supports the project’s goal of advancing more person-centred, trustworthy and usable digital health technologies.

    Reflecting on this contribution, Bianca Pop added:

    As part of the EDiHTA project, the Patient Advisory Group has played a key role, offering insights that guarantee digital health technologies are patient-centred and aligned with day-to-day patient care. We remain committed to advancing these efforts, ensuring the patient perspective is integrated at every stage of the project.

    Bianca Pop

    | EPF

    Alexis Strader, Director of Policy and Research at EHMA, also emphasised the value of the Congress as a forum for exchange across communities working on patient involvement and innovation:

    The Congress provided a valuable opportunity to engage with stakeholders working at the intersection of patient involvement, innovation and healthcare. Discussions confirmed strong interest in approaches that support the responsible use of digital health technologies and patient-centred perspectives.

    Alexis Strader

    | EHMA

    Looking ahead

    Insights and exchanges from the EPF Congress will feed into EDiHTA’s ongoing work, reinforcing the project’s commitment to meaningful patient involvement and supporting efforts to embed patient perspectives consistently across the development of the Digital HTA framework.

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