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06/11/2023

A debate about continues on our blog today, with Edward Webb explaining 'Why I'm not quitting peer review'
https://aheblog.com/2023/11/06/why-im-not-quitting-peer-review/

Ed explains why, in contrast to Chris, he is going to continue peer-reviewing for academic journals.

09/10/2023

Read about the in our latest meeting round-up by Chris Sampson

With a programme of research challenging current approaches to health state measurement and valuation, and all things EQ-5D, Chris provides his take on the latest EuroQol meeting.

11/06/2023

Did you know, you can advertise events and jobs on our website (for free!), and they'll be shared with everyone on our mailing list?

You can now promote jobs and events (for free) on the blog. Both are community resources, relying on input from you, dear reader.

11/04/2023

In our latest blog post, Chris Sampson reviews last month's issue of Applied Health Economics and Health Policy, with a focus on HTA and cost-effectiveness methods https://aheblog.com/2023/04/10/journal-round-up-applied-health-economics-and-health-policy-212/

Chris summarises the latest issue of AHEHP, which is full of novel topics and methods. Highlights include a new resource use measure and several reviews on cost-effectiveness and HTA.

09/04/2023

We wish to recruit highly motivated and qualified economists with particular strengths in health economics, including the economics of health technology assessment, health care systems, and/or the life sciences industry. Candidates must have: a first (undergraduate) degree, preferably majoring in economics; a postgraduate degree (MSc or equivalent) in health economics or industrial economics; ability to do research, write and present clearly argued analyses within tight deadlines;...

We wish to recruit highly motivated and qualified economists with particular strengths in health economics, including the economics of health technology assessment, health care systems, and/or the …

03/04/2023

For our latest blog post, Alastair Canaway takes on a recent issue of Value in Health, with articles on patient preference studies, RWE, child health outcomes, and plenty more

Alastair Canaway reviews a recent issue of Value in Health, including articles on patient preferences, real-world data, and child health outcome measurement.

20/03/2023

Chris summarises the latest issue of EJHE, with a focus on papers relating to the EQ-5D and a review of unemployment and health care use....

Chris summarises the latest issue of EJHE, with a focus on papers relating to the EQ-5D and a review of unemployment and health care use.

13/03/2023

Today on the blog, Chris Sampson reports on the 7th EuroQol Academy meeting, which explored the idea of measuring health-related quality of life 'from cradle to grave'

Chris provides a report on the recent EuroQol Academy meeting, with the theme ‘From cradle to grave: can we measure and value HRQoL consistently over the lifespan?’

13/03/2023

Chris provides a report on the recent EuroQol Academy meeting, with the theme 'From cradle to grave: can we measure and value HRQoL consistently over the lifespan?'...

Chris provides a report on the recent EuroQol Academy meeting, with the theme ‘From cradle to grave: can we measure and value HRQoL consistently over the lifespan?’

06/03/2023

In our latest blog post, we're asking for some feedback: how do you like to read blog posts, and what social networks do you use? You'll also get to see how other members of the community have responded.

Some updates on our new mailing list, and a request for feedback.

06/03/2023

Some updates on our new mailing list, and a request for feedback....

Some updates on our new mailing list, and a request for feedback.