We are pleased to share that the EDiHTA publication titled “Towards a harmonised Health Technology Assessment framework for Digital Health Technologies in Europe” has been selected as an Editor’s Choice paper in the April 2026 issue of Value in Health, the official journal of ISPOR. This recognition highlights the relevance and quality of the work developed within the EDiHTA project, which addresses one of the key challenges in European healthcare systems: the need for a more coordinated, transparent and adaptable approach to assessing digital health technologies (DHTs).
Advancing harmonisation in digital health assessment
DHTs are evolving rapidly, offering new opportunities for improving patient care, system efficiency and health outcomes. However, their assessment remains fragmented across Europe, with varying methodologies, criteria and levels of maturity across Member States.
The EDiHTA publication responds to this challenge by proposing a harmonised HTA framework tailored to digital health, developed through a multi-stakeholder approach. The work brings together perspectives from:
- Policymakers
- Health Technology Assessment bodies
- Industry representatives
- Healthcare providers
- Patient organisations
By integrating these viewpoints, the framework aims to support more consistent and flexible evaluation processes, while accommodating the specific characteristics of digital solutions, such as rapid innovation cycles and data-driven functionalities.
Recognition within the scientific community
Being selected as an Editor’s Choice paper places the publication among a small number of articles recognised by the journal’s editorial board for their scientific quality, relevance and potential impact. The article is also now under consideration for the journal’s annual Paper of the Year award, further underlining its significance within the field of health technology assessment. This achievement reflects the collaborative efforts of the EDiHTA consortium and contributing experts:
- Emmanouil Tsiasiotis (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore / ALTEMS)
- Fruzsina Mezei (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore)
- Rossella Di Bidino (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore)
- Michele Basile (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore)
- Livio Battaglia (AGENAS)
- Valentina Strammiello (European Patients’ Forum)
- Kristian Kidholm (Odense University Hospital)
- Wija Oortwijn (Radboud University Medical Center)
- Americo Cicchetti (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore / AGENAS)
- Dario Sacchini (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore)
Looking ahead
This recognition reinforces the importance of continued collaboration across sectors to advance evidence-based and transparent approaches to digital health assessment in Europe. The EDiHTA project will continue to build on these results, supporting dialogue between stakeholders and contributing to the development of more aligned and effective HTA practices.