The EDiHTA consortium gathered last week in the heart of Catalonia for its 4th General Assembly, hosted by our partners from Agency for Health Quality and Assessment of Catalonia (AQuAS). Over two days, partners met to discuss progress, share insights and shape the next steps in developing Europe’s first flexible framework for digital health technology assessment.
From design to implementation
Set in the modernist surroundings of AQuAS headquarters, the meeting opened with a warm welcome from the host team and remarks from the coordination partners at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC). The first sessions dived into the evolving structure of the EDiHTA framework — with presentations from AQuAS, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona (HCB/FCRB), and DNV outlining advances in evidence requirements, platform architecture and digitalisation.
Day one also featured updates on the first pilot phase from UCSC and a deep-dive into Task 4.3 on methodology validation and stakeholder mapping led by Odense University Hospital (OUH). As the day came to a close, discussions continued over dinner, where participants reflected on how EDiHTA is transitioning from design to real-world testing.
Strategic alignment and stakeholder inclusion
The second day focused on preparing for the project’s next milestones. UCSC and EITH shared plans for the second pilot phase, while AGENAS guided a lively discussion on exploitation strategy and sustainability. The session by EHMA explored synergies with related European projects, and EPF led an engaging conversation on patient involvement — a crucial element in ensuring that EDiHTA remains patient-centred and inclusive.
The assembly concluded with a forward-looking planning session for 2026, setting the stage for upcoming pilot activities and the long-term vision for framework uptake and policy integration.
A collective effort towards impact
The Barcelona General Assembly meeting captured the collaborative spirit of EDiHTA: 17 partners from across Europe working together to advance the assessment of digital health technologies. The two days were marked by open discussion, strategic alignment and shared commitment to the project’s mission, supporting Europe’s transition towards evidence-based, harmonised digital health evaluation.
A sincere thank you to our hosts at AQuAS for their hospitality and excellent organisation, and to all partners for their continued engagement and contributions.
