Role
The IAG is responsible for guiding reforms in response to the findings and recommendations of the HTA Policy and Methods Review (the HTA Review).
The IAG will adopt a collaborative approach in co-designing and supporting implementation of the government’s response to the HTA Review.
The IAG will:
- be an expert advisory group on reform implementation design
- provide advice on the prioritisation of recommendations
- develop a roadmap for sequencing the government’s response to the recommendations of the HTA review.
Members
| Member | Role on the Implementation Advisory Group |
|---|---|
| Prof Andrew Wilson | Chair |
| Dr Richard Mitchell | Clinical Representative |
| Dr Lorraine Anderson | Clinical/Indigenous Representative |
| Ms Nicole Millis | Consumer Representative |
| Ms Kirsten Pilatti | Consumer Representative |
| Ms Elizabeth de Somer | Industry Representative |
| Ms Anne Harris | Industry Representative |
| Prof Emily Lancsar | Health Economist/Commonwealth |
| Mr Duncan McIntyre | Commonwealth representative |
| Dr Olivia Hibbitt | Jurisdictional representative |
Terms of reference
The chair and members of the advisory group will work to the terms of reference. The terms of reference provides detail on purpose, deliverables and timeframes.
In-line with the terms of reference, the Minister for Health & Aged Care has outlined his priority areas for IAG consideration in a letter to Professor Andrew Wilson, IAG Chair.
Minister for Health & Aged Care letter to Professor Andrew Wilson AO, IAG Chair
Meetings
The IAG meets regularly to discuss and progress findings and recommendations of the HTA Review.
IAG members are also engaging directly with stakeholder groups including consumer organisations to keep them updated on the progress of the work of the IAG.
Interim Report
The IAG’s Interim Report was finalised in August 2025 and provides an update on the IAG’s activities since its establishment.
The IAG has consolidated its early insights into the following five focus areas:
- improved access and equity
- greater transparency and engagement
- modernised assessment pathways
- better data use and enhanced evidence
- HTA workforce capacity and capability.
The IAG’s Chair, Professor Andrew Wilson, also provided the Minister with a cover letter highlighting further insights for government consideration.
IAG Chair Professor Andrew Wilson’s Interim Report cover letter to the Minister for Health and Ageing
HTA Review Implementation Advisory Group – Interim Report
Communiques
Health Technology Assessment Review Implementation Advisory Group – Communiques
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