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  • Medical Innovation

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  • Early health technology assessment (HTA) is crucial for guiding product development but lacks a standardized definition.
  • A consensus definition is needed to improve clarity and consistency in early HTA practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish the first consensus-based definition of early health technology assessment (HTA).
  • To provide a clear definition that supports decision-making in health technology development, research, and investment.

Main Methods:

  • An iterative process involving a working group from the HTA International Society.
  • A two-round Delphi survey with 133 and 99 expert respondents, respectively.

Main Results:

  • A consensus definition of early HTA was achieved: HTA conducted to inform decisions about subsequent development, research, and/or investment by explicitly evaluating the potential value of a conceptual or actual health technology.
  • 87% of panelists in the second round agreed with the proposed definition.

Conclusions:

  • The consensus definition marks a significant advancement for early HTA.
  • This definition is expected to enhance terminological uniformity, increase research and policy visibility, and stimulate further development in the field.