Róbert Babeľa is a specialist in the field of health technology assessment, which he has been working on for more than a decade. He is a graduate of three universities including the Open University Business School, London, UK and the University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK. He is the author and co-author of more than 180 publications at home and abroad, and has gained practical skills during his more than 20 years in various positions in the healthcare sector, where he continues to work. Prof. PhDr. Róbert Babeľa, PhD., MBA, MSc (HTA), FISAC is a member of several editorial boards of international journals and professional companies. He currently focuses on scientific projects related to the quantification of the actual total costs of sel…

Dr. Ing. Roman Chotár is the Director of the Medical Assessment Department at the Social Insurance Agency (Sociálna poisťovňa), where he has been a key leader for over 14 years. With an extensive career in the finance sector spanning 25 years, Dr. Chotár has built a robust background in managing complex financial and medical assessment processes. His expertise lies in the intersection of financial services and healthcare policy, making him a pivotal figure in ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of the Slovak social insurance system.