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Methodological Excellence in HTA
Transparent, reproducible, internationally aligned HTA methodologies to inform reimbursement and policy.
A Regional Centre of Excellence · HTA · Value-Based Healthcare
Evidence for sustainable,
equitable healthcare
across Asia.
The Initiative for Technology Evaluation and Cost-effectiveness in Healthcare (ITECH) advances rigorous health technology assessment, economic evaluation and value-based healthcare — positioned at the intersection of academia, policy, and healthcare delivery.
An academic initiative of
The imperative
Innovation must deliver measurable value — while safeguarding sustainability and equitable access.
Across Asia, demographic shifts, chronic disease burden and high-cost therapeutic innovation are placing sustained pressure on public budgets. Policymakers face rising expectations for transparency, accountability and equitable access.
ITECH was established to provide intellectual leadership and to strengthen the region's capacity to evaluate health technologies systematically, independently, and responsibly.
HK$135M+
Competitive & strategic research funding secured
10+
International academic partner institutions
6
Interconnected research themes
Five strategic pillars
Our Centre of Excellence framework.
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Advanced Economic Evaluation
Cost-utility modelling, budget impact analysis and long-term simulation for sustainable financing.
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Precision Risk Stratification & RWE
Cluster-based analytics and population data to enhance prediction and optimise treatment allocation.
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Patient-Centred Value Assessment
PROMs and quality-of-life metrics integrated into value frameworks so policy reflects patient experience.
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Regional Capacity Strengthening
Training, fellowships and collaborative guideline development to promote consistency across Asia.
Research & Impact
Bridging clinical epidemiology, health economics and precision medicine.
Explore research- Healthcare Costs & Economic Burden
- Cost-Effectiveness & HTA
- PROMs, Quality of Life & Productivity
- Risk Prediction & Precision Medicine
- Patient-Level Simulation & Real-World Evidence
- Mixed-Methods & Implementation Research
Engage with ITECH
Training, commissioned evaluation,
or academic partnership.
For research collaborations, commissioned HTA, executive education, fellowships and industry engagements, contact the ITECH administration office.
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