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EU HTA Publication Digest: Shaping the Future of DHT Assessment: Insights on Industry Challenges, Developer Needs, and a Harmonized, European HTA Framework
MTRC shares the most relevant and impactful publications in the field of market access and HEOR for medical technologies in Europe through its EU HTA Publications Digest.
In a recent publication, Mezei et al. examined regulatory and methodological barriers affecting digital health technologies (DHTs), drawing on surveys, interviews, and focus groups with developers from ten European countries. The authors reported persistent challenges, including limited transparency in reimbursement processes, fragmented HTA requirements, and misalignment between traditional evidence models and the iterative nature of DHT development. Their findings highlighted the need for a harmonized European HTA framework that integrates real-world evidence, accommodates agile development cycles, and reduces uncertainty for developers.
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