The first HTA framework for digital health technologies in Europe
ICT&health October 7, 2024
The first European Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Framework for Digital Technologies EDiHTA consortium is developing the first framework for evaluating digital health technologies. Will Europe have a blueprint for implementing telemedicine solutions, mobile health applications, and AI systems? ICT&Health interviewed Dr. Iga Lipska, Chairwoman of the Board of the Health Policy Institute and one of the members of the EDiHTA consortium.
Why HTA for e-health solutions, and what is the timeline for EDiHTA?
The four-year EDiHTA project, which kicked off on January 1, 2024, is a scientific research initiative funded by the European Union’s Horizon program. Our consortium builds on its experience evaluating traditional medical technologies, such as drugs, medical devices, surgical operations, and organizational solutions.
In essence, our goal...