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Nov 2025

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, drawing on surveys, interviews, and focus groups with developers from ten European countries.
11
Nov 2025

EU HTA Publication Digest: Shaping the Future of HTA in Italy: Insights from the Italian Health Policy Forum

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, Sciattella et al. shared the outcomes of the 2024 Italian Health Policy Forum, which explored how Italy is preparing for the implementation of the EU HTA Regulation 2021/2282.
25
Aug 2025

EU HTA Publication Digest: Classification grid and evidence matrix for evaluating digital medical devices under the European Union landscape

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, Boers et al. introduced the Common European Classification Grid (CEUGrid-DMD) and an Evidence Matrix to harmonize the evaluation of digital medical devices (DMDs) across the EU.
18
Aug 2025

EU HTA Publication Digest: The PICO Puzzle: Can Public Data Predict EU HTA Expectations for All EU Countries?

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, Eberle et al. explored whether the PICO elements (Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcome) applied in EU Joint Clinical Assessments (JCAs) can be predicted across member states using publicly available data from national HTA bodies.
11
Aug 2025

EU HTA Publication Digest: Patient Involvement in Health Technology Assessments: Lessons for EU Joint Clinical Assessments

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, Pickaert analysed patient involvement practices in HTA across seven countries (Canada, England, Scotland, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy) to identify lessons for the EU Joint Clinical Assessment (JCA) framework.
23
Jun 2025

EU HTA Publication Digest: The Art of Bridge Building: A Look at the European-Level Cooperation in HTA (EU-HTA)

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, Ivo et al. examined the evolution and future prospects of European-level cooperation in health technology assessment, focusing on the implementation of the EU HTA Regulation. The authors highlighted the critical role of harmonised methodologies and coordinated capacity building in overcoming national heterogeneity. The new regulation is expected to streamline assessments, improve efficiency, and accelerate equitable access to innovative health technologies across Europe.
18
Jun 2025

EU HTA Publication Digest: Enhancing Patient Engagement in HTA: Using Consensus Research to Overcome PICO Scoping Challenges Under the EU HTAR

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, Arcà et al. addressed the persistent challenge of integrating patient perspectives into PICO scoping for Health Technology Assessment (HTA) under the EU HTA Regulation. The authors proposed a structured framework based on the Delphi panel methodology to enhance the validity and transparency of patient contributions, facilitating structured engagement and consensus among patients and caregivers across Europe. This approach is designed to better align stakeholder expectations with HTA outcomes, and a study is currently underway to assess its practical feasibility.
10
Jun 2025

EU HTA Publication Digest: Regulatory landscape of accelerated approval pathways for medical devices in the United States and the European Union

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, Gupte et al. conducted a review of accelerated approval pathways for medical devices in the United States and the European Union. The authors found that while the US Breakthrough Devices Program granted marketing authorization to just 12.3% of 1,041 designated devices between 2015 and 2024, approval was achieved substantially faster than through standard routes. In the EU, where no specific accelerated pathway exists, newly introduced Medical Device and Health Technology Assessment Regulations aim to harmonize approvals, with joint clinical assessments set to begin in 2026. The authors highlight that aligning regulatory, funding, and coverage policies is essential for device accessibility, and call for global convergence of standards and post-market surveillance to balance innovation with patient safety.