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We are pleased to announce a 5-day workshop on “Health Technology Assessment: Roles, Methods and Challenges“.

This 5-day workshop from 13-14 July and 14-15 & 19 August, 2025 in Hong Kong is offered by the Centre for Health Systems and Policy Research at the JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

The workshop is divided into two parts:

Part 1 (Day 1 – 2) will provide an overview of Health Technology Assessment (HTA). including the basic concepts, development, methodologies, and real-world applications in healthcare systems on Sunday and Monday, 13-14 July, 2025.

Part 2 (Day 3 – 5) will focus on applied learning through interactive sessions on Thursday and Friday 14-15 August & Tuesday 19 August, 2025. Participants will engage in hands-on exercises to generate economic analyses, interpret data outputs, and participate in discussion forum with guest discussants to deepen their understanding of HTA implementation.

Background

Health Technology Assessment (HTA) originated in the 1970s and has since gained recognition for its role in evidence-based decisions regarding new and innovative healthcare technologies including drugs and devices. HTA is a crucial, multidisciplinary process that evaluates the benefits, efficacy, clinical and technical safety and cost-effectiveness of health interventions, informing decision-making to promote an equitable, efficient, and high-quality health system.

Objectives

The workshop will:

1. Describe the role of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) in policy and healthcare funding decisions at the global level, with a focus on Mainland China and Hong Kong SAR;
2. Explore the key concepts, principles and methodological approaches used in conducting HTA studies;
3. Apply economic evaluation methods (including decision tree, Markov model and microsimulation) to assess the cost-effectiveness of health interventions;
4. Interpret, present, and apply economic evaluation results for health policy decision-making; and
5. Analyze the potential challenges, policy considerations and contextual factors influencing the implementation of HTA in Mainland China and Hong Kong SAR. 

Target Audience

This workshop is intended for researchers, professionals and stakeholders involved in the development, evaluation, and implementation of health technologies and policies, including but not limited to: 

• Policy makers and advisors at national and regional levels involved in healthcare planning and resource allocation 
• Health economists, analysts, and researchers working in health systems, services, and policy 
• Healthcare administrators and managers in the public and private sectors 
• Professionals from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies, particularly those involved in market access, health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), regulatory affairs, pricing and reimbursement 
• Academics and postgraduate students in public health, health policy, and health economics 
• Representatives from health insurance organizations, regulatory bodies, and non-governmental organizations 
• Development partners and international agencies supporting health system strengthening and evidence-based decision-making 

Teaching Faculty

The workshop brings together a diverse group of esteemed faculty members from across the Asia Pacific Region to share their expertise and insights.

Fudan University, China

• Professor Ying-Yao CHEN (Deputy Dean, School of Public Health)
• Dr. Yi YANG (Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Public Health)

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China

• Professor Eng-Kiong YEOH (Director, Centre of Health Systems & Policy Research, JC School of Public Health & Primary Care)
• Professor Eliza Wong-Lai YI (Associate Director (Teaching & Learning), JC School of Public Health and Primary Care)
• Professor Chi-Tim HUNG ((Professor of Practice in Health Services Management, JC School of Public Health and Primary Care)
• Professor Benjamin Hon-Kei YIP (Associate Professor, JC School of Public Health and Primary Care)
• Professor Jing CHEN (Research Assistant Professor, JC School of Public Health and Primary Care)
• Professor Juliana NM LUI (Research Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine & Therapeutics)
• Professor Kailu WANG (Research Assistant Professor, JC School of Public Health and Primary Care)
• Professor April WU (Research Assistant Professor, JC School of Public Health and Primary Care)

Programme Outline

Please refer to the programme rundown and flyer.

Venue

KCTCRC, 1/F School of Public Health Building, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, New Territories, HONG KONG

Registration Fee

The full workshop fee is HK$15,000. We are now pleased to offer a 20% group discount for registrations of three or more participants, bringing the fee to HK$12,000 per person.

Participants (or their sponsoring organizations) are responsible for all other expenses, including travel, accommodation, health and accident insurance, and personal costs incurred during their stay in Hong Kong.  

Please note that spaces are limited, and early registration is encouraged. 

Registration Link

Please fill the registration link here.

Payment details

Once registered, we will provide you with an invoice number via email to facilitate payment arrangements.

For more enquiries, please contact Ms. MIAO Ho Yee at +852 2252 8783 (hoyeemiao@cuhk.edu.hk).