Table 2 Measurement outcomes and related survey questions

• Expertise question

Consent

Do you consider yourself to have the necessary experience and understanding of the HTA system in the country to respond to questions about TISP processes?

1. Background of the HTA system

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1.1 Please indicate if you agree to the following statement: Your country has a formalized* HTA system to support its population's access to health services

1.2 What type of technologies or interventions are in scope for your country's HTA system(s)?

1.3 On average, how many assessments are initiated by the HTA system(s) in your country each year?

1.4 On average, how many times in one year are topics prioritized for HTA (number of decisions to initiate HTAs) in your country?

1.5 Who is the formal decision maker of the HTA system(s) e.g., who decides on acting or implementing recommendations (nationally or regionally)?

2. How TISP is performed?

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2.1 How are technologies for HTA identified in your HTA system(s)?

2.2 Does your HTA system(s) use a formalized selection and prioritization process?

2.3 If yes, is selection and prioritization performed using explicit criteria and/or a ranking system(s)?

2.4 Who is involved in the prioritization processes?

2.5 Add any comments on the selection and prioritization process

2.6 What are the outcomes of the TISP process?

2.7 Are outcomes of the TISP process (as listed in the previous question) publicly available?

2.8 Is information on selected, but not prioritized, topics publicly available?

2.9 Any comments about transparency?

3. Factors that have influenced the current TISP processes

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3.1 What are the main factors that have influenced the choice of TISP process?

3.2 Has the TISP process been influenced by international or regional networks and collaborations?

3.3 If yes, please describe the main source(s) of influence

3.4 Describe attempts that your country/institution has made to improve the TISP processes

4. Future needs

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4.1 What are the main limitations of your country’s topic identification, selection and prioritization process?

4.2 In your opinion, what would facilitate a more transparent and sustainable process for TISP?

4.3 What do you consider to be the most important technologies or interventions that should be in focus for a future collaborative initiative on the TISP process in your country?

4.4 If there is a need for capacity development in your country, please select those options that apply

4.5 Please add any further comments that you believe are relevant