Abstract Early health technology assessment (early HTA) is a useful tool in guiding the innovation development process in medical technology development. However, the application of early HTA is sub-optimal amongst research and development (R&D) communities due to several challenges. In this pa

In a constantly evolving world of healthcare, staying updated and informed about new developments and innovations is essential. The Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP), a Health Technology Assessment (HTA) organisation in the Ministry of Public Health, Thailand, had the opp

(Reuters) – India’s highest court will hear final arguments starting this week in a landmark case over drug patents that could change the rules for the country’s healthcare sector and potentially curb its global role as a supplier of cut-price generic medicines.The Supreme Court hearing pits Swiss d

On behalf of the Health Intervention Technology and Assessment Program (HITAP) Foundation and the National University of Singapore (NUS), we have the pleasure of inviting you to participate in the “Fruitful Research: How to Make Health Innovation Worthwhile” Workshop and witness the Signing Ceremony

A Closer Look at Decision-Making Process and the Potential of HTA for Health System Strengthening in Laos Nonthaburi, Thailand—April 30, 2025— A newly published study “Situation analysis of evidence-informed health decision-making in Lao PDR: the case of health technology assessm

In the Prince Mahidol Award Conference 2026 (PMAC 2026), held from January 26–31, 2026, at the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld, the Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program Foundation (HITAP) participated in supporting and driving the international exchange

Indoor air pollution has become a significant concern, contributing to the decline in air quality through the presence of gaseous pollutants and particulate matter, especially under poor ventilation. Hospitals, functioning as non-industrial microenvironments, particularly in Thailand, face challenges due to insufficient and incomplete databases for

Gao Qi is a research assistant at Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore in collaboration with MIDAS. Research fields include framework construction of health innovation process, early health technology assessment, and traditional health technology assessment. Interested in health policy effects and health innovatio

Executive Summary Digital health in Korea encompasses a wide range of technologies and services yet lacks a clear legal definition. The Korea Institute for Industrial Economics & Trade (KIET) classifies digital health into hardware, software, and service categories, reflecting the diverse lan

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