This webinar, jointly organized by HKUMed and i-HTS, will focus on how Horizon Scanning (HS) can guide resource allocation decisions. Experts will share practical applications and introduce tools for identifying and prioritizing health technologies tailored to specific policy contexts.
Key Objectives
Target Audience
Healthcare professionals, hospital administrators, policymakers, and researchers involved in strategic healthcare resource allocation and technology management.
Webinar Rundown
| Time (HKT) | Agenda Item | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 – 4:05 PM | Welcome and Opening Remarks | i-HTS’ role in Horizon Scanning and supporting capacity building in Hong Kong |
| 4:05 – 4:25 PM | Understanding Horizon Scanning (HS) | Definition, fundamental concepts, and leveraging HS for identifying and prioritizing technologies |
| 4:25 – 4:35 PM | Application of HS in Other Countries | Case studies showcasing successful implementations worldwide |
| 4:35 – 4:50 PM | HS vs. HTA | Differences between HS and HTA, importance of context, and contextual analysis for decision-making |
| 4:50 – 5:00 PM | Context-Based Prioritization | Interactive session with a case study illustrating prioritization based on relevance to specific contexts |
| 5:00 – 5:15 PM | Introduction of i-HTS New Toolkit | Overview of the Toolkit's features, capabilities, and how it supports Horizon Scanning |
| 5:15 – 5:25 PM | Demonstrating the Toolkit in Practice | Practical demonstration of moving from potential technologies to decisions |
| 5:25 – 5:35 PM | Horizon Scanning as a Transdisciplinary Process | Explanation of transdisciplinary nature and stakeholder moderation as key components |
| 5:35 – 5:45 PM | Stakeholder Engagement in HS | Scenarios illustrating engagement processes and the impact of stakeholder input |
| 5:45 – 5:55 PM | Interactive Q&A | Open forum for questions, sharing experiences, and discussing challenges |
| 5:55 – 6:00 PM | Closing Remarks and Promotion | Summary of key takeaways and promotion for the 2025 workshop in Hong Kong |
