The first big move Republicans took in the healthcare arena, to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA),was rushed through entirely too quickly and lacked any clear-cut goals! No wonder it failed! What does this leave for the future of the American Healthcare system? Read more here. […]
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The Ins and Outs of Trumpcare
The long promised, US House Republican Obamacare replacement plan is finally out! What is the plan for pre-existing conditions? Will Medicaid enrollment be cut? Will older clients be charged more or less? Find out what is staying and what is being FIRED, here. (Source: David Nather, AXIOS) […]
Just Published – 18th Issue of the HERC Quarterly Newsletter
The 18th issue of the Health Economics Research Centre (HERC) quarterly Newsletter has just recently been published. You'll find articles on the cost-effectiveness of models of hip fracture care, Economic impact of early intervention in psychosis services, Reforms at the Scottish Medicines […]
What do Patients Value Most in Cancer Care?
Precision Health Economics (PHE) is an industry leader in helping define value in oncology, both in the U.S. and abroad.Learn about PHE’s groundbreaking studies that have helped define the value of new oncology drugs, and why a variety of global stakeholders have turned to PHE to assist them in […]
Republican Health Proposal Redirects Wealth to the Wealthy
US House Leadership and staff of the House and Senate committees that oversee health policy details, recently drafted a white paper that could possibly fulfill Trump's promise of a simultaneous repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act (ACT), however, it looks as though the plan will direct […]
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How do You Feel About the Sahara Model of Value-Pricing?
How would you label the current system of pharmaceutical pricing in the United States? Efficient? Value pricing? Extreme value pricing? Welfare enhancing? or a Shameful exploitation? In a so called "free market" of a free country, why is it that the pharmaceutical industry is treated like a fragile […]
10 Truths for Trump on Public Health
Climate change, Vaccines, Violence & Economic disparities. Learn about what all of these and more have to do with public health, and what Trump needs to understand about them all, here. We must build on our knowledge, not bury it, to improve the health of everyone. (Source: Michael J. Klag, The […]
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Are you interested in finding a new job and relocating? If so, where would you like to go? Learn about exciting new employment opportunities in the health economics/HEOR field through HealthEconomics.Com's Job's Newsletter. Find information on all the latest jobs posted for positions all around the […]
Will Trump’s Actions Destabilize the Already Fragile Obamacare
Trump recently signed an executive order giving his administration the power "to waive, defer, grant exemptions from or delay the implementation of any provision or requirement of [Obamacare]." What the administration does with this power is still not clear, but many see that the already fragile […]
The Governance of Health 2017 Conference – Register Today!
The Wellcome Trust-funded Governance of Health research project, led by Professor Sally Sheard, will be holding its project conference at the Liverpool Medical Institution on 10, 11 and 12 July 2017. The conference will be hosted by the Institute of Psychology, Health and Society (IPHS), one of the […]
Don’t Miss ISPOR’s Essential Elements of Pricing
Don't miss ISPOR's Essential Elements of Pricing, March 9-10, 2017, in Philadelphia. Understanding, defining, documenting, communicating and eventually capturing the value of a product in its specific therapeutic positioning.Finding the optimal balance between patient access and the financial […]
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Health Economics Deserves a Place in Medical Curriculum
The role of doctors has changed and now requires a basic understanding of health economics to be able to discuss availablity issues of certain drugs with patients. Feedback from medical students has shown a real desire to have a decent understanding of health economics, however the subject is not […]
ISPOR Book Sale!
The perfect addition to your HEOR reference library, these ISPOR books, written and developed by ISPOR Special Interest Groups, are excellent resources for health care outcomes researchers and decision makers. Members receive a significant discount! Order yours here. (Source: ISPOR) […]
iHEA World Congress: Call for Abstracts
iHEA's 12th World Congress in Health Economics: Revolutions in the Economics of Health Systems will be held in Boston, July 7-11, 2017. The call for abstracts is currently open, but will close January 16, 2017. Find out more on how to submit you abstracts here. (Source: […]
Health Economics Limited Impact on Funding
In a response to high cost treatments in health care, cost-effectiveness analysis, presented as cost per quality-adjusted life-years has emerged as a controversial subject. This report was conducted to assess and discuss the impact of economic evaluation in decisions on what to fund in four European […]
Should Drugmakers Pay When Their Products Fail?
Insurers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are joining forces and engaging major drug manufacturers in risk-based deals where they would be penalized if their products don't perform as expected. This move comes as pharmaceutical pricing for many new drugs has reached truly astounding heights, […]
Value in Health Regional Issues Selected for Indexing
The International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR)'s Value in Health Regional Issues has recently been accepted for indexing in MEDLINE®/PubMed®. Content published in Value in Health Regional Issues will now be searchable making them more accessible and citable to […]
New PG Diploma and MSc in Health Economics
The University of South Wales is currently offering a new program, Postgraduate Diploma and MSc in Health Economics. This course will focus on direct application to current topics, case studies and processes relevant to the student's own remit and country of practice and is the only program of kind […]
ISPOR Webinar: How to be Pragmatic About Pragmatic Trials
Join ISPOR's complimentary informational webinar on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 between 3-4 PM ET (20:00 GMT), where expert presenters address the following questions and issues:Why pragmatic clinical trials (PCTs) are becoming increasingly important When they should be utilizedWhat can be learned […]
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Lots of big things happening in the news this past week from the passing of the 21st Century Cures Act in the House of Representatives, to President-elect Trump selecting members of his administration. All the latest news, plus a quick list of our most recent job postings, and upcoming events, […]
What are the Major Concerns with Value Assessment Frameworks?
This blog discusses some of the challenges of value assessment frameworks, specifically those developed by the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER). Hear from the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC), PhRMA, and the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) on particular concerns they […]
Why are Americans so Suspicious of Social Medicine?
This UK economist spent a year in the U.S. to learn more about America's health care system. Why does cost-per-Quality-Adjusted-Life-Year (QALY) generate so much fear? How credible are U.S. value frameworks without taking into account cost-per-QALY? Why does the U.S. have such a lack of pricing […]
Tackling the Obstacles in Bundled Payment Models
Payers may find some challenges when they first begin to adopt bundled payment models. Here are some solutions to help you succeed. (Source: Vera Gruessner, HealthPayer Intelligence, 11/14/16) […]
Take it Day by Day – Trump and the ACA
This post is a tentative first pass, the first of many to follow, at understanding what the Trump victory means for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) - only addressing the coverage expansion of the ACA and does not discuss Medicare or prescription drugs. Read more here. (Source: Timothy Jost, […]
Trumpcare – Now This is a Game Changer!
A new report released by PwC's Health Research Institute (HRI), discusses the biggest challenges facing the Trump administration in its first few days. Read more here. (Source: Ilene MacDonald, FierceHealthcare, 11/9/16) […]
Novo Nordisk Defends US Diabetes Drug Pricing
US Sen Bernie Sanders Representative, Elijah Cummings, recently called for antitrust investigations into possible price collusion among insulin manufacturers as well as other diabetes drugs, however, Novo Nordisk defends its US pricing. More here. (Source: FirstWord Pharma, 11/4/16) […]
