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  • European project seeks to unify health technology assessments: Interview with Emmanouil Tsiasiotis, EDiHTA Project Manager

    European project seeks to unify health technology assessments: Interview with Emmanouil Tsiasiotis, EDiHTA Project Manager

    European project seeks to unify health technology assessments: Interview with Emmanouil Tsiasiotis, EDiHTA Project Manager

    The world of healthcare is constantly evolving, with new digital health solutions emerging every day. However, the process of assessing these technologies and determining their effectiveness can often be slow and fragmented, leading to delayed access for patients in need. This is where the European project EDiHTA comes in, seeking to harmonise health technology assessment across Europe.

    In a recent interview at HIMSS in Rome, Emmanouil Tsiasiotis, EDiHTA’s Project Manager shared insights into the EDiHTA project and its mission to revolutionise the way digital health solutions are evaluated and offered to patients.

    “We want to involve the stakeholders of the European health ecosystem in our project: building something from the ecosystem, for the ecosystem,” Tsiasiotis said. This approach highlights the project’s focus on collaboration and inclusivity, as it aims to benefit all parties involved in the healthcare industry.

    So, what exactly is EDiHTA and what is its strategy for harmonising health technology assessment across Europe? Watch the full interview with Emmanouil Tsiasiotis below and find out!

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  • Participate in the Delphi Survey on Digital Health Technology Definition and Taxonomy

    Participate in the Delphi Survey on Digital Health Technology Definition and Taxonomy

    We are pleased to invite you to participate in a two-round Delphi survey aimed at developing a common definition and taxonomy for Digital Health Technologies (DHTs). This survey is part of the broader effort by the European Digital Health Technology Assessment (EDiHTA) consortium to establish a framework for the assessment of DHTs. Health Technology Assessment International (HTAi) is supporting this initiative.

    We seek participants with a moderate level of familiarity with digital health or artificial intelligence. This includes knowledge of key terms or experience in developing, assessing or using DHTs beyond those designed for wellness purposes, such as step trackers and calorie counters. We welcome technology developers, regulators, health technology assessment experts, payers, policymakers, health professionals, and patients or caregivers to participate.

    Your participation will directly influence how DHTs are defined and categorised, impacting the assessment and use of DHTs in policy and practice.

    Simply click the button below to access the survey. The first round of the survey will be open until September 24th, 2024. Your participation is voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time.

    Click the button below to take part in the survey.

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    If you have any queries, please contact Dr. Wija Oortwijn, EDiHTA Work Package lead, via w.oortwijn@radboudumc.nl or Ms. Annapoorna Prakashvia annapoorna.prakash@radboudumc.nl.

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  • EDiHTA Project presents its ambitions for HTA at HIMSS, EHMA, and HTAI conferences

    EDiHTA Project presents its ambitions for HTA at HIMSS, EHMA, and HTAI conferences

    Over the past weeks, the EDiHTA project has been presented and discussed at prominent conferences across Europe. Members of the EDiHTA project showcased the project’s ambitions and engaged with interested stakeholders at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conference, the European Health Management Association (EHMA) conference, and the Health Technology Assessment International (HTAi) conference in Rome, IT, Bucharest, RO and Seville, ES, respectively.

    HIMSS24: Bridging Gaps in Digital Health

    At the HIMSS conference, the EDiHTA project team highlighted their mission to streamline and enhance HTA processes through digital innovation. The conference, known for its emphasis on health information and technology, provided a perfect platform for EDiHTA to demonstrate the project’s mission and vision of developing the first digital European HTA framework. The EDiHTA presentation received positive feedback, with many participants expressing the importance of a holistic European HTA framework to fulfil the potential of digital healthcare technologies to transform healthcare delivery.

    At HIMSS we had a chance to introduce EDiHTA to the technical experts and digital health technology developers that will mostly benefit from the results emerging from this initiative. We are developing a framework that will enable developers to invest their effort in innovation that truly matters to patients and meets the expectations of relevant stakeholders.

    Valentina Strammiello

    European Patient’s Forum (EPF)

    At HIMSS conference we had the possibility to present EDiHTA project as part of the innovation forum where prof. Americo Cicchetti and Marco Marchetti as part of the panel explained to a large and divers audience the need of a harmonised HTA framework dedicated to digital health technologies. Moreover, we presented as part of the EU projects session with the PM of the EDiHTA project and this presence was later supported with getting to reach out to many digital health specialist, mostly developers and manufacturers interested in collaborating with the project team. Finally an interview of the EDiHTA PM at HIMSS TV will soon be available as part of the dissemination and outreach of the project. The involvement strategy was highlighted and many new partners have declared their interest in participating actively.

    Emmanouil Tsiasiotis

    Project Manager EDiHTA

    EHMA Conference: Collaborative Efforts for Better Health Management

    During the EHMA conference, EDiHTA members focused on the importance of collaboration in HTA across Europe. The EHMA conference, which gathers health managers, policymakers, and researchers, was an ideal venue for discussing the project’s goals and achievements. The EDiHTA team emphasised the importance of stakeholder and patient engagement and presented case studies showcasing successful implementation of their digital tools in various European healthcare settings. The discussions underlined the need for integrated efforts to tackle common challenges in health management.

    The EDiHTA panel discussion at the EHMA conference highlighted the clear need for a pan-European HTA framework for the assessment of digital health technologies (DHTs). It emphasised that each stakeholder in the panel has a unique contribution to make to capture the real added value of DHTs for the benefit of patients.

    Julie Spony

    EPF Policy Officer

    At EHMA conference we organised a dedicated session to digital health technologies where the various points of view of different stakeholders were presented. This session shed more light into the different needs for the various stakeholder groups and we formed new collaborations that will follow the project in the 4 year lifecycle. It is also important to note that the central-easter European zone is widely part of the project through HPI and therefore being present at Bucharest for the EHMA conference highlighted the need of engaging the stakeholders of this EU zone.

    Emmanouil Tsiasiotis

    Project Manager EDiHTA

    HTAI Conference: Enhancing Synergies in Health Technology

    At the HTAi conference, our EDiHTA team had a unique opportunity to connect with leading minds in Health Technology Assessment from all corners of the world. Together, we explored the vital role of HTA in driving health innovation. The conference offered various formats, including plenary and panel sessions, poster presentations, demonstrations and many more. Our team was proud to present our project at the dedicated poster session and demonstration booth, showcasing its complexity and significance in bringing together diverse stakeholder groups to deliver a comprehensive HTA framework allowing the assessment for DHTs.

    At HTAI in Seville, the most important HTA annual meeting in the world, the voice of EDiHTA project was heard in various places and sessions, from Interest group pre-workshop activities, to poster presentation and a great panel session with fishbowl method where the need of an HTA framework was highlighted again be a variety of stakeholders. the main message was the EDiHTA framework is expected firstly in Europe but then also in a global scale where further implementation of digital health technologies should be supported. HTA bodies, policy makers patients, clinicians and researchers have shared their availability with the project team in co-designing the new EDiHTA framework. Finally it was great to meet more than half members of the consortium and share some insights of the early work that has been going into the project.

    Emmanouil Tsiasiotis

    Project Manager EDiHTA

    HTAi 2024 was a key opportunity to introduce EDiHTA to the relevant experts in the field of HTA as well as patients and other stakeholders. The engaging discussions around digital health and HTA show that EDiHTA is on the frontline to bring innovative methods for assessments of digital health technologies.

    Valentina Strammiello

    European Patient’s Forum (EPF)

    These conferences showed the importance of building robust networks and synergies among HTA stakeholders in Europe. By fostering collaboration between different countries and institutions, EDiHTA aims to create a holistic, validated and ready-to-use European HTA framework.

     

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  • Meet us! EDiHTA at HIMSS, EHMA conference and HTAI

    Meet us! EDiHTA at HIMSS, EHMA conference and HTAI

    We are excited to announce that the EDiHTA project will be present at several international  healthcare conferences this summer. Our team will be showcasing the EDiHTA project and engaging with the European healthcare community at the following events:

    HIMSS Europe Conference, Rome (29-31 May)
    The EDiHTA project will be present with a booth in the EU project area. Additionally, we will be delivering a presentation on May 30th from 11:00 to 11:50, highlighting our innovative work and its impact on healthcare technology assessment.

    EHMA Annual Conference, Bucharest (4-6 June)
    Join us in Bucharest where we will have a booth space and participate in a panel session on June 6th from 15:45 to 17:00. This session will delve into the key insights and findings of the EDiHTA project.

    HTAI Annual Meeting, Seville (16-19 June)
    At the HTAI conference, you can visit our booth and attend our poster presentation on June 17th from 15:55 to 16:55. We will be discussing our latest research and its implications for the future of healthcare technology.

    We look forward to connecting with fellow professionals, sharing our advancements, and exploring collaborative opportunities. See you at the conferences!

    To stay up to date with EDiHTA, follow us on X (Twitter) and LinkedIn. 

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  • First EDiHTA General Assembly meeting held in Rome

    First EDiHTA General Assembly meeting held in Rome

    The EDiHTA project held its first General Assembly meeting on April 22-23, 2024, in Rome, marking a significant step forward in shaping the landscape of digital health technology assessment across Europe. This in-person meeting, attended by leading experts from all 16 EDiHTA partners was hosted at the Ministry of Health Italy and EDiHTA coordinator Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.

    The meeting commenced at the Italian Ministry of Health with a welcoming address by project coordinators Prof. Americo Cicchetti and Dr. Dario Sacchini from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, highlighting the project’s objectives, work plan, state of play and setting the tone for a collaborative and insightful meeting.

    Marco Marchetti from the Italian National Agency for Regional Healthcare Services (AGENAS) outlined the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in harmonising HTA processes across the EU, emphasising the need for a collaborative approach to overcome existing barriers. It was a pleasure to also have EDiHTA Project Advisor Claudia Prettner on site, providing the consortium with insights into the work of the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) and embedding the EDiHTA project within the wider context of EU-funded Horizon Europe projects.

    Stakeholder engagement was a central theme of the meeting, with a dedicated workshop led by Emmanouil Tsiasiotis (UCSC) and Dr. Wija Oortwijn (RUMC). The workshop facilitated an active exchange of ideas and strategies to enhance targeted stakeholder involvement across all Work Packages (WPs) of the project.

    The second meeting day was centered around the different work packages of the EDiHTA project, these interactive sessions led by the involved WP-leads facilitated valuable discussions, ranging from project coordination and innovation management (WP1) to data security (WP2), framework design (WP3) and development (WP4), to the digitalisation (WP5) and piloting (WP6) of the HTA framework. The day was closed with an outlook on the commercial and non-commercial exploitation of EDiHTA (WP8) and a workshop on the EDiHTA outreach (WP7). Besides presenting the initial achieved progress, these sessions were instrumental in defining the next steps and strategies for the successful implementation of EDiHTA.

    As the meeting concluded, the shared commitment to successfully developing the EDiHTA framework was evident. The two meeting days not only benefitted the work ahead, but also provided a valuable opportunity for networking. Engaging with both new and familiar colleagues was instrumental in reinforcing EDiHTA’s collective objectives.

    For more details, including the live recap of the GA meeting, visit us on X (Twitter). To not miss any updates in the future, follow us on LinkedIn. 

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  • EDiHTA prepares for first General Assembly meeting

    EDiHTA prepares for first General Assembly meeting

    Next week, the EDiHTA consortium will gather for the project’s first General Assembly meeting hosted by EDiHTA coordinator Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC) in Rome, Italy. The two-day meeting will be the first opportunity for EDiHTA partners to share their progress since the official start of the project in January 2024.

    Hosted at the Italian Ministry of Health, the General Assembly will commence on April 22nd with a welcome by the Italian Minister of Health, Prof. Orazio Schillaci, alongside EDiHTA PIs and coordinators Prof. Americo Cicchetti and Prof. Dario Sacchini. The afternoon will feature a series of talks and interactive activities focusing on impactful stakeholder involvement, and the challenges and opportunities of EDiHTA’s strides towards a European HTA landscape.

    The second day of the meeting will feature presentations by all Work Package (WP) leaders, sharing their current progress and the next steps planned for 2024. A main goal of the meeting is to create synergies and cross-disciplinary understanding to facilitate the close collaboration needed for the successful implementation of EDiHTA, paving the way for the next 4 years in the project.

     

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  • EDiHTA consortium gathers for pre-kick-off meeting

    EDiHTA consortium gathers for pre-kick-off meeting

    On November 16, 2023, the EDiHTA consortium gathered for a pre-kick-off meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark. The full-day session included Work Package presentations and discussions to streamline objectives for the official project start on January 1, 2024.

    EDiHTA is set out to developing the first European Digital Health Technology Assessment framework co-created by all stakeholders along the value chain. To this end, the meeting facilitated collaborative planning. Prof. Americo Cicchetti, EDiHTA project coordinator, highlighted the commitment demonstrated during the meeting, laying a solid foundation for the project’s commencement in 2024.

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  • EDiHTA receives 8M€ in funding from the EU

    EDiHTA receives 8M€ in funding from the EU

    EDiHTA is dedicated to developing the first European Digital Health Technology Assessment framework co-created by all stakeholders along the value chain. The project is set to start on January 1, 2024. 

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