Organization of the meeting

The IV Regional Meeting of the Health Technology Assessment Network of the Americas (RedETSA) was held on September 24, 25, 26 and 27, 2013 in Brasilia, Brazil. Topics discussed included an update on capacity mapping and decision-making processes, an international comparative analysis of prioritization processes, available HTA and Economic Assessment courses, RedETSA communication strategies, and challenges and opportunities for interaction between regulation and HTA. Finally, the work plan for 2014 was discussed.