The EDiHTA project will be highlighted at the European Patients’ Forum (EPF) Congress 2025, taking place on 26–27 November in Brussels. The Congress brings together patient organisations, policymakers, healthcare professionals, researchers and industry representatives to strengthen the role of patients in shaping Europe’s healthcare future.

As part of the programme, Alexis Strader, Director of Policy and Research at the European Health Management Association (EHMA), will present a poster showcasing EDiHTA’s work on developing a flexible, ethical and inclusive European framework for assessing digital health technologies. The poster reflects the project’s commitment to ensuring that emerging digital tools, such as AI systems, telemedicine platforms and connected medical devices, are evaluated in ways that are meaningful, transparent and aligned with real healthcare needs.

A central component of this work is the EDiHTA Patient Advisory Group, composed of patient representatives from nine European countries and diverse disease areas. Their insights and lived experiences play a vital role in shaping the project’s approach, ensuring that patient perspectives guide how digital technologies are assessed and implemented.

By combining collaboration, ethical considerations and strong patient engagement, EDiHTA is helping to build a more inclusive, trustworthy and people-centred digital health ecosystem for Europe.

Learn more about EDiHTA’s patient involvement: Patients – EDiHTA

Learn more about the EPF Congress: https://epfcongress.eu