SAMARTH
Systematic Assessment and Methodology for Advancing Reliable Technology in Healthcare
21st November 2024
Organized by Resource Centre Health Technology Assessment (RCHTA),
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jodhpur
Health Technology Assessment (HTA) plays a pivotal role in transforming healthcare by providing evidence-based guidance on the value, effectiveness, and feasibility of healthcare innovations. The SAMARTH workshop aims to equip healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and innovators with a deep understanding of HTA methodologies and their real-world applications. As healthcare systems worldwide seek to balance quality, cost-effectiveness, and equity, HTA has become an essential tool for informed decision-making and strategic planning.
This 3-hour intensive workshop will offer participants a comprehensive overview of HTA, exploring its critical role in shaping healthcare innovation and policy.
Workshop Objectives
- Unveil the Power of HTA: Embark on a journey to discover how HTA serves as the compass guiding the healthcare world, ensuring that innovation meets impact with precision.
- Art of Evaluation: Dive into the sophisticated methodologies that measure the true value of healthcare technologies where effectiveness, cost-efficiency, and equity converge to shape tomorrow's solutions.
- Build Bridges to Policy: Witness the transformative power of HTA as it forges a seamless connection between technological innovation and policy development, ensuring that the best healthcare solutions reach the people who need them most.
- Real-World Insights, Real-World Impact: Delve into compelling studies that showcase HTA's role in driving monumental changes in Indian healthcare system.
- Exclusive Networking with Visionaries: Surround yourself with thought leaders, trailblazers, and innovators in the world of healthcare. This workshop is not just a learning experience, it's a hub for collaboration, where new partnerships and ideas will flourish.
Workshop Schedule
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am-10:00 am | REGISTRATION | |
| 10:00 am- 10:05 am | Address by Executive Director |
Dr. Goverdhan Dutt Puri
Executive Director, AIIMS Jodhpur
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| 10:05 am- 10:15 am | Welcome Note |
Dr. Kuldeep Singh
Professor & Head, Department of Pediatrics
Principal Investigator RCHTA, AIIMS Jodhpur |
| 10:15 am- 10:30 am | Inaugural Address |
Dr. Pankaj Bhardwaj
Academic head, School of Public Health, AIIMS Jodhpur
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| 10:30 am- 10:50 am | A Strategic Introduction to Health Technology Assessment in India (HTAIn) |
Dr Kavitha Rajsekar / Dr. Oshima Sachin
Dept. of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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| 10:50 am- 11:30 am | Health Technology Assessment: An overview |
Dr. Ruchi Garg
Associate Professor, Department of Hospital Administration, AIIMS Jodhpur
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| 11:30 am- 12:00 pm | Evaluating Effectiveness, Cost, and Equity in Healthcare Technologies |
Dr. Prasanna T
Additional Professor, Department of Community Medicine and Family Medicine, AIIMS Jodhpur
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| 12:00 pm- 12:30 pm | Integrating HTA in Healthcare Policy and Global Health Systems |
Dr Vibha Joshi
Consultant Epidemiology, AIIMS Jodhpur
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| 12:30 pm- 1:00 pm | Empowering Regional Excellence: Catalyzing State-Level Synergy in Health Technology Assessment |
Dr Girish Chandra Dash
Project officer, AIIMS Jodhpur
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| 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm | LUNCH |