HTA statistics is the application of statistics to Health Technology Assessment (HTA): the scientific process that helps authorities decide medical technologies and treatments are effective and worth paying for. HTA statisticians are the “swiss army knives” among pharma statisticians - they handle a broad range of topics, from analysis of clinical trial data and (network) meta analysis to health economic modelling.
With the evolving policy landscape, in particular pan-European HTA, there’s a growing need for statisticians who can navigate the unique context of HTA. The HTA European Special Interest Group, sponsored by PSI (Statisticians in the Pharmaceutical Industry) and EFSPI (European Federation of Statisticians in the Pharmaceutical Industry), connects professionals across companies and geographies to discuss industry developments, organize events, and advance scientific knowledge and best practices in HTA statistics
Objectives
- Empower HTA statisticians, through a platform for sharing and co-developing best practices.
Shape a platform where HTA statisticians can exchange insights, share experiences, and collaboratively develop best practices, enhancing their role and fostering leadership - Foster interdisciplinary and intradisciplinary scientific dialogue on HTA statistical matters.
Foster discussions within the statistician community and across other disciplines to deepen the understanding of HTA statistical matters and foster collaboration. - Utilize our collective HTA statistical expertise to provide influential input to policy-making.
Harness our collective skills and experience to deliver expert advice to influence HTA and regulatory policy-making. - Promote education and awareness about the importance and applications of HTA statistics.
Broaden awareness of HTA statistics by leading educational initiatives such as webinars or short courses, highlighting the role and significance of HTA statistics.
2024 HTA ESIG targets
- Related to objective #1
- Deepen SIG dialogue around EU HTA readiness & strategic role of statisticians
- Related to objective #2
- Review and comment on methods and procedural guidelines for HTA
- Strengthen Social Media communication on HTA statistics/role of HTA statisticians
- Successful ½d HTA addition to the EFSPI Regulatory Workshop 2024
- Related to objective #3
- High SIG visibility at PSI 2024 and ISPOR EU
- Publish 3 position papers pertaining to EU HTA
- Strengthen relationship with ISPOR Statistical Methods SIG (Martin) & visibility of technical subgroups
- Update HTA handbook
- Related to objective #4
- Training course to be delivered 2025
- ITC webinar + PICOs follow-up webinar
Chair
Lara Wolfson and Anders Gorst-Rasmussen (co-chairs) - contact