The Heads of HTA Agencies is an independent group of 37 European healthcare agencies working together to advance strategic collaboration on HTA.
The Heads of HTA Agencies Group support the development of the basis for joint work on all HTA activities at EU level within the model of EU cooperation anticipated by the Regulation on HTA (HTAR).
The Heads of HTA Agencies Group support the preparation of national systems and capacities for the adoption of the HTA Regulation.
The Heads of HTA Agencies Group support the joint work performed at the technical and scientific level by HTA bodies across Europe.
The Heads of HTA Agencies Group advise policy makers and relevant EU and national institutions on matters regarding HTA, particularly cooperation in HTA.
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HAG Dublin meeting underscores momentum in European HTA cooperation
Discussions in Dublin focused on long-term sustainable financing and governance of HTA cooperation under the EU HTA Regulation, as it rapidly evolves driven by early practical experiences with JCA reports

Statement from the Heads of HTA Agencies Group on the publication of the first Joint Clinical Assessment report under the EU HTA Regulation
The Heads of HTA Agencies Group (HAG) welcomes the publication of the first Joint Clinical Assessment (JCA) report. This marks an important milestone in the

Heads of HTA Agencies convene in Cyprus as EU HTA regulation reaches key implementation milestone
The HAG focused on advancing work across its top priorities: governance and financing of EU HTA, implementation and use of the first JCAs, and strengthening the communication on the role and value of HTA within the EU.

HAG supports guiding principles on data transparency for EU HTA
During its General Meeting held in Paphos, Cyprus, on 29 May 2026, the HAG highlighted the importance of transparency for European collaboration on HTA, in line with the objectives of the HTAR. The heads welcomed the guiding principles, stressing their contribution to predictability in joint work under the HTAR and their role in guiding all actors involved in the processes.

Heads of HTA Agencies Group sets top priorities for 2026 and 2027
The Heads of HTA Agencies Group (HAG) met virtually on 15 April 2026 to agree on its top priorities for the remainder of 2026 and
Heads of HTA Agencies Group (HAG) underscores importance of European collaboration and discusses top priorities
The Heads of HTA Agencies Group (HAG) met virtually on 20 February 2026, with 74 participants from 35 member organizations. The meeting marked the first