Europe – European Commission proposes framework for joint clinical assessments

The European Commission has proposed a framework for joint clinical assessments (JCA) as part of its effort to implement the EU health technology assessment regulation. The document outlines how to determine the scope of joint clinical assessments, how to share information between the relevant entities, how to select experts to help make joint clinical assessments, and more.

On 5 March, the commission announced a consultation on its draft implementing regulation outlining the joint clinical assessment framework. The JCA framework is part of the commission’s work to implement the HTA Regulation, which is set to take effect in January 2025. The Commission notes that it is planning issue a total of six implementing acts related to the HTA Regulation for public consultation in 2024…