Oct 2020

Guidance published: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)

We appraised the clinical and cost effectiveness of TAVI for the treatment of patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis who are at intermediate surgical risk.

Oct 2020

Guidance published: Rapid antigen detection tests (RADT)

We appraised the clinical and cost effectiveness of RADT for group A streptococcal infections to treat people with a sore throat in the community pharmacy setting.

Oct 2020

‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin published

We’ve published the ‘Advice on Health Technologies’ bulletin to support decision making on health technologies within NHS Wales.

Oct 2020

What is the value of incorporating research expertise into the development of health technologies?

To coincide with the launch of the HTW Scientific Advice Service, we asked an important question to influential individuals in the Welsh health technology ecosystem.

Health Technology Wales announces a new Scientific Advice Service for health tech developers – HTW SAS

We’ve launched the new HTW Scientific Advice Service, a consultancy service to support health technology developers in Wales. It assists them to develop evidence and demonstrate value that meets the needs of care commissioners, care providers, patients and service users.

Sep 2020

Health Technology Wales training returns in virtual format

The free 90-minute webinars will introduce the key concepts and methods in HTA and HE to build understanding and capacity across the health, care and industry sectors.

Sep 2020

Case Study: META tool pilots with Rescape Innovation

As part of a pilot of the Health Technology Wales (HTW) Scientific Advice Service, we undertook a consultation with a company that requested an assessment, Rescape Innovation.

Sep 2020

Case study: META tool pilots with Bevan Health Tech Exemplars

We trialled the HTW Scientific Advice Service with a cohort of Bevan Health Technology Exemplars (HTE), a group of innovative ideas chosen by the Bevan Commission to be turned into practice.

Sep 2020

HTW Quarterly: September 2020

The second edition of HTW Quarterly, our new e-newsletter to bring regular updates on our activities, is now available