Health technology assessment (HTA) is increasingly shaping which AI-enabled tools are adopted in eyecare and how countries decide whether these innovations are worth scaling. In this live roundtable discussion, Prof. Sobha Sivaprasad, Dr. Mona Duggal, and Dr. Grace Achungura will share real-world perspectives on how clinical research, digital health, and economics and policy come together to evaluate AI solutions for screening and clinical care. Moderated by Anusha Purushotham, MPH, the discussion will explore what “value” looks like in practice, which outcomes matter most to decision-makers, and how to navigate uncertainty when evidence is still emerging. Expert panelists will highlight practical pathways for generating and using evidence, aligning evaluation with health system priorities, and avoiding common pitfalls that slow responsible adoption. The session will include live audience engagement and Q&A, with opportunities to bring your implementation and policy questions directly to the panel. (Webinar Level: All)
Moderator: Anusha Purushotham, MPH, Epidemiologist and Health Policy Professional, Remidio, India
Panelists:
Prof. Sobha Sivaprasad, Ophthalmologist, Moorfields Eye Hospital, United Kingdom
Dr. Grace Achungura, Medical Health Economist, World Health Organization
Dr. Mona Duggal, Public Health Informatician, Indian Council of Medical Research – National Institute for Research in Digital Health (ICMR-NIRDH), India