What networks exist to share knowledge and support HBP design?
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This section contains information about international and regional networks that can provide support and share knowledge on health technology assessment and health benefit package design process. The networks add value in reducing duplication of efforts, sharing best practices and building capacity for evidence-informed decision making in health . They are important resources for anyone working in, or interested in, this space.
Networks to support HBP design and HTA
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1. The International Network of Agencies for Health Technology Assessment (INAHTA) |
INAHTA is a network of 53 HTA agencies across the world, which enables member agencies to connect, share knowledge and exchange information to support evidence-informed decision-making in health. |
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2. Health Technology Assessment International (HTAi) | HTAi is a global community of HTA champions, including multidisciplinary advisors, academics, professionals, public and private organizations, students, patients, and citizens. Its primary role consists in organizing key events, providing networking opportunities and advocating for HTA.
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3. Regional Network of Health Technology Assessments for the Americas (RedETSA) | RedETSA is a regional network in the Americas represented by 14 countries and 28 institutions, including Ministry of Health representatives, HTA agencies, regulatory agencies, PAHO/WHO collaborating centers and educational and research institutions focused on promoting evidence-informed decision-making through HTA. It provides opportunities for networking, exchange of information, technical cooperation and capacity building. |
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4. HTAsiaLink | HTAsiaLink is a network of HTA agencies in the Asia-Pacific region composed of 34 agencies from 17 countries. The network enables the sharing of information, experience, resources and methods with the aim of strengthening HTA. |
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5. COCHRANE | Cochrane is an international independent network of researchers, health professionals, patients, carers, and people passionate about improving health outcomes for everyone, everywhere from more than 190 countries. It gathers and summarizes the best evidence from research to support its use in making informed health decisions. |
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6. ISPOR | ISPOR is an international professional society focused on health economics and outcomes research. Its members include researchers and academics, assessors and regulators, payers and policy makers, the life sciences industry, healthcare providers, and patient engagement organizations. Its role is to organize key events, to provide opportunities for collaboration, to educate, and to share good practices, resources and publications in the field of health economics and outcomes research with the aim of improving decision-making. |
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7. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) | NIPH is a government agency under the Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services. It supports health decision-makers by providing knowledge. |
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8. iDSI | iDSI is a global network of health, policy, and economic expertise working to achieve UHC and the health Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 3). The initiative supports low and middle-income countries to improve decision-making on how public money for health can be spent more efficiently, effectively, equitably, and sustainably. |
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9. EUnetHTA | EUnetHTA is a regional network created to support collaboration on HTA across Europe. It supports collaboration between European HTA organizations and works in partnership with more than 80 organizations and institutions in 29 countries to help develop reliable, timely, transparent, and transferable information to contribute to HTA in European countries. | https://www.eunethta.eu/ |