Publication Digest: Living Health Technology Assessment: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities

MTRC shares the most relevant and impactful publications in the field of market access and HEOR for medical technologies in Europe through its Sustainability Publications Digest. In a recent publication, Wang et al. evaluated the global warming potential of various greenhouse gases used in medical practice, analyzing both their clinical applications and environmental effects. The study identified anesthetic agents such as desflurane and nitrous oxide, as well as fluorinated gases used in retinal surgery, as particularly problematic due to their exceptionally high global warming potential and prolonged atmospheric persistence. The authors advocate for targeted interventions to reduce the environmental footprint of medical gases while maintaining clinical effectiveness.

MTRC shares the most relevant and impactful publications in the field of market access and HEOR for medical technologies in Europe through its Publications Digest. In a recent publication, Hogervorst et al. conducted a systematic literature review to map analytical methods used for comparing uncontrolled trials with external controls derived from real-world data. The authors benchmarked these approaches against European regulatory and HTA practices. The review, encompassing European agency guidelines and assessment reports, revealed a lack of alignment between state-of-the-art methodological recommendations and their practical application in regulatory and HTA decision-making. The authors propose twelve actionable recommendations to bridge these methodological gaps and enhance transparency in the use of real-world data.

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, Wang et al. conducted a survey and multi-stakeholder workshop to assess the readiness and strategic approaches of pharmaceutical companies regarding the Joint Clinical Assessment (JCA) under the new European HTA Regulation. Thirteen companies took part, reporting moderate preparedness for the JCA process (with readiness scores of 6–7 out of 10), but expressing concerns about uncertain timelines and challenges in integrating JCA outcomes into national processes. To support effective JCA implementation in national HTA decisions, the authors recommend creating a product-based scorecard for submission quality, increasing member state training, and promoting ongoing dialogue among key stakeholders.

MTRC shares the most relevant and impactful publications in the field of market access and HEOR for medical technologies in Europe through its Sustainability Publications Digest. In a recent publication, Mastronardi et al. evaluated the implementation of a recycling program in operating rooms at a single Italian center to reduce environmental impact and costs. Conducted from June 2023 to April 2024, the study demonstrated that recycling 21.8% of operating room waste led to an 11.6% reduction in CO2 emissions and 13.5% cost savings in waste disposal. These results highlight the feasibility and benefits of structured recycling initiatives in surgical settings.

MTRC shares the most relevant and impactful publications in the field of market access and HEOR for medical technologies in Europe through its Publications Digest. In a recent publication, Botwright et al. presented a comprehensive report by a multinational task force outlining good practices for developing health technology assessment (HTA) guidelines. The study aimed to enhance transparency and legitimacy in HTA decision-making across diverse country contexts. Key recommendations address the full guideline development cycle, emphasizing content development, stakeholder engagement, institutional arrangements, and monitoring guideline implementation success.