Objectives
History
The EUnetHTA Joint Action 3-specific Heads of Agencies Group (HOFA) was a vehicle for collaboration within Europe and was responsible for increasing the convergence of European HTA systems, supporting implementation of joint products and facilitating dialogue and an open exchange of information between EU/EEA Member States.
Established in 2021, the Heads of HTA Agencies Group (HAG) is the successor of the HOFA and seeks to build on this work in line with its objectives in order to support the EU HTA system under the HTA Regulation (HTAR).
Current objectives
The specific aims of the
group are as follows:
To facilitate dialogue and open exchange of information between EU/EEA Member States and HTA agencies.
To support the cooperation and address key strategic issues for the network, such as capacity building, work-sharing and exchange of best practices
To advise policy makers and relevant EU and national institutions on matters regarding HTA, particularly cooperation in HTA
To support the joint work under the Regulation (EU) 2021/2282 on health technology assessment (HTAR)
The Strategic Plan of the Heads of HTA Agencies Group is structured around six strategic focus areas:
Enhance HTA capability, capacity and knowledge across the EU/EEA HTA bodies.
Create strategic alliances with relevant stakeholders.
Strengthen voluntary and strategic cooperation.
Promote the value of HTA in European healthcare systems.
Strengthen HAG communication.
Ensure sustainability of the collaboration.