The Hungarian Health Economics Association (META) is pleased to invite patients, carers, patient organisation representatives, clinicians, HTA professionals and other interested stakeholders to its next online webinar.

The participation of Hungarian patients and clinical experts in EU-level Joint Clinical Assessments and Joint Scientific Consultations has so far remained limited, which may reduce the local relevance and uptake of EU HTA outputs and could also hinder meaningful patient and expert participation in national HTA processes.

The presentation section will explain how patients, carers and clinicians can contribute to EU HTA, how potential contributors are identified, and how they can prepare for and improve their chances of being selected for these roles.

Confirmed speakers:

• Julie Spony, representing the European Commission’s DG SANTE
• Julien Delaye, Brussels Centre for Collaboration in Health

Their presentations will be followed by a moderated discussion with participants.

The event will also launch a public consultation on a Hungarian-language practical guide being developed by HHEA. The document explains the available opportunities for involvement, the respective roles and responsibilities, how potential contributors are identified and selected, and the key practical considerations for preparing to participate effectively. The guide is so far based on the EU HTA Regulation and related methodological and procedural documentation, complemented by internationally recognised guidance, competency frameworks and good practices. The Hungarian community’s contribution would help ensure that, alongside the relevant European regulatory and methodological requirements, the guide adequately reflects Hungarian experience and the practical needs of patients, carers and clinical experts.

Learn more and register here.