international HealthTechScan by EuroScan international network
Scanning all horizons of
health technologies.
We are a global network of public organisations and individual experts conducting horizon scanning for early awareness in health.
We focus on scanning for innovations, re-assessments, needs and societal co-benefits of health technologies.
Our global network connects, promotes knowledge exchange and capacity building which helps strengthen your work to support local decisions.
OUR CORE ACTIVITIES AS A NETWORK
What We Do
Our members network provides specialised services based on their local mandates to support regional decision makers. This creates a unique landscape of knowledge, skills and experiences. Our network facilitates global exchange and collaboration , benefiting decision makers, worldwide health and healthcare sustainability.
Focussing on harmonized approaches to exhange likely the based available knowledge ready for local transfer to decision makers
Identification of Social Co-Benefits and Needs
Systematically identifying emerging technologies and trends in health way before people and society are exposed to them.
Early Awareness-Horizon Scanning –
Demands-Innovation-Reassessment
Systematic monitoring of technologies that have already been implemented to support their reassessment once they have been introduced to markets and healthcare systems.
Knowledge Exchange
Providing common access to data, publications, experiences and best practices. Fostering a shared understanding and reducing duplication of effort across member organisations.
Capacity Building
Offering training and education through workshops, virtual courses and collaborative working groups, to build common understanding of terminology and methods.
Proactive Handling
Early Dialogue, Early Advice and Preparation for Scientific Advice
Connecting innovators who have needs in health and other policies – our aim is to connect as early as possible and all along the life-cycle.
Global Methodological Development Support
Involving members across regions in publicly funded projects.
Join Our Global Network of Excellence
Our members collaborate across borders to advance methods, share expertise and strengthen the basis of information. Join our network where you will be supported by experts and a wealth of knowledge.
✔ Access to information, methods and experiences never published
✔ Join international working groups and expert networks
✔ Receive capacity building on methods and tools for your purpose
✔ Attend collaborative projects to be funded for your vision
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Gain permanent representation key networks around the globe
We Welcome our new members
BfArM,
Germany
PHARMAC – Newzealand
Some other of our organisational members
Some of our projects
BRIDGE is developing a European framework for regulatory sandboxes in the area of innovation in health.
Innovative Health Initiative (IHI)
Breakthrough Regulatory Innovation and Development Through Sandbox Environments (BRIDGE)
PERFECTO seeks to provide evidence on the positive societal impact of preventive measures in the area of cardiovascular health.
EU4Health Programme
Preventing the Preventable – Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Paediatric Screening for Cardiovascular Health.
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
I3 Programme
Building a Digital Oncology Network for Europe
EU PEARL developed patient-centred, EU-wide platforms for clinical trials to transform single compound trails into integrated research platforms (platform trials).
Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI)
Patient-centric trial platforms connecting innovators with adaptive clinical research
SAFENMT developed an open-access platform for the safe translation of nanomedical technologies – from proof-of-concept to market launch – with services for characterisation, preclinical testing, regulatory support and health technology assessment (HTA).
HORIZON EUROPE PROGRAMME
Safety testing platform for health technologies based on nano particles.
Latest News
News and Highlights
Stay informed on the latest developments
RESOURCES
Methods and Tools
Access share methodological resources developed by EuroScan/iHTS members to support your purpose.
Toolkits
Guides for Horizon Scanning on Innovation and monitoring for reassessment.
Reporting TEMPLATES
Standardised forms for reporting and decision supportive actions.
Training materials
E-learning modules, slide decks and course materials, curricula
Glossary
Overview about differences using terminology and its meaning
PRIORITISATION TOOLS
Use network-developed tools to decide what to assess first.
Report DATABASE
Harmonised templates for HS reports and outputs
CRITICAL APPRAISAL Tools
Check references for quality or use peer appraisals from network experts
Journal
Get started today with your PubMed-listed publication