On 16–17 February, the EDiHTA Co-Creation and Evaluation Workshop brought together 50 key stakeholders in Brussels for two days of structured dialogue and validation. Organised by Odense University Hospital with the support of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, the meeting gathered representatives from 18 EU Member States, plus the UK and Norway, including national policymakers, payers, HTA agencies, industry leaders, clinicians, hospital managers, patients and patient representatives.

 

The objective was clear: to validate and further refine the first draft of the EDiHTA framework. The message that emerged from the discussions was both encouraging and constructive. The EDiHTA consortium has succeeded in developing a comprehensive framework capable of capturing the full value of Digital Health Technologies (DHTs) across their lifecycle. Stakeholders recognised its robustness and strategic relevance.

At the same time, the workshop confirmed the importance of continued refinement to ensure:

The co-creation process remains central to EDiHTA’s methodology. As a next step, the consortium will launch a pan-European survey to broaden stakeholder engagement across the full EU ecosystem and further strengthen the framework.

 

It was also particularly valuable to welcome Marco Marsella on the first day, who received an early update on progress and stakeholders’ reactions. Continued dialogue with the European Commission is essential for long-term sustainability, and we appreciate the recognition of the important work being carried forward by the EDiHTA consortium.

 

A special acknowledgement to all EDiHTA partners who actively supported the discussions, and to the external stakeholders for their openness, expertise and collaborative spirit.  The journey towards structured, lifecycle-based evaluation of digital health technologies in Europe continues — grounded in collaboration, methodological rigor, and shared responsibility.