Julie Hoang, Jeffrey Sine, Sweta Saxena, Christian Suharlim
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Abstract
Objectives: This assessment aimed to identify the degree and parameters of demand for support from HTAsiaLink, the Asia regional health technology assessment (HTA) hub, for HTA ecosystem development.
Methods: A sequential, exploratory, mixed-method design was implemented, starting with a literature review to define the Asia region's HTA landscape. Then an online survey was sent to 125 Asia-focused HTA practitioners and support organizations to obtain their thoughts on HTA development needs and how a regional hub could serve them. Finally, fifty purposively selected key informants representing government HTA agencies in Asia, funding partner organizations, philanthropic foundations, global HTA support, and regional HTA hub organizations were invited to participate in semi-structured interviews. Nineteen Asian countries and territories were represented in documents reviewed. Twenty-five recipients from ten Asian countries and territories responded to the survey, and twenty-eight individuals from eight Asian countries and territories plus eight international organizations participated in interviews.
Results: Identified needs include support to fill HTA human resources gaps, strengthen the capacity of the existing HTA workforce, produce HTA public goods, improve harmonization within and across country systems, and strengthen political will. Other important considerations include the need to adapt the hub's purpose to an expanding role and adopt sustainable financing approaches accordingly.
Conclusion: Demand for an HTA hub in Asia is high, including to support HTA technical, deliberative processes, and institutional capacity strengthening. Findings underscore the importance of both conducting HTAs and fostering demand for HTA output. HTAsiaLink is recognized as well-positioned to play an expanded support role to address these needs.
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International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care serves as a forum for the wide range of health policy makers and professionals interested in the economic, social, ethical, medical and public health implications of health technology. It covers the development, evaluation, diffusion and use of health technology, as well as its impact on the organization and management of health care systems and public health. In addition to general essays and research reports, regular columns on technology assessment reports and thematic sections are published.
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