An Introduction to Health Economics AboutHealth economics is still seen as a bit of a dark art by some, but it is increasingly important in clinical research, funding applications and communicating the value of research. This session will introduce the key concepts behind health economic evaluation, the motivation for undertaking health economics in a climate of resource scarcity and describe briefly a few of the philosophical debates in health economics at the moment which are particularly relevant to early career clinical researchers. ObjectivesObtain a good overview of the major theoretical and practical approaches to health economics in the UKUnderstand the relationship between clinical trials and health economics, and between health economics and clinical implementation on the ground'Know what you don't know' - understand when and where speaking to a health economist might be valuableTutorDr Alex BatesWatch this short video to hear from Alex about the course and what to expect.Cost*There is a limited number of fully-funded places available on this course for University of Edinburgh (UoE) and NHS Lothian (NHSL) staff and students. To be eligible for one of the funded places, you must provide an active UoE or NHSL email address. Terms and Conditions apply.*** Note - we offer a £20 discount on course fees if paying by debit/credit card - see below rates***CategoryRate (card)Rate (invoice/UoE internal transfer)Fully funded place (see eligibility above)*£0£0Student (matriculation details required)£40£60Academic/NHS£90£110Industry£180£200There is a cancellation date of 26/02/2025. If you cancel after this date, you will still be charged. Book now: An Introduction to Health Economics (12/03/2025) (link to external ePay website) Back to Education: Courses and events page Mar 12 2025 09.30 - 13.10 An Introduction to Health Economics An interactive session introducing key concepts of health economics and allocation of health resource in relation to clinical research. Online (Zoom)
An Introduction to Health Economics AboutHealth economics is still seen as a bit of a dark art by some, but it is increasingly important in clinical research, funding applications and communicating the value of research. This session will introduce the key concepts behind health economic evaluation, the motivation for undertaking health economics in a climate of resource scarcity and describe briefly a few of the philosophical debates in health economics at the moment which are particularly relevant to early career clinical researchers. ObjectivesObtain a good overview of the major theoretical and practical approaches to health economics in the UKUnderstand the relationship between clinical trials and health economics, and between health economics and clinical implementation on the ground'Know what you don't know' - understand when and where speaking to a health economist might be valuableTutorDr Alex BatesWatch this short video to hear from Alex about the course and what to expect.Cost*There is a limited number of fully-funded places available on this course for University of Edinburgh (UoE) and NHS Lothian (NHSL) staff and students. To be eligible for one of the funded places, you must provide an active UoE or NHSL email address. Terms and Conditions apply.*** Note - we offer a £20 discount on course fees if paying by debit/credit card - see below rates***CategoryRate (card)Rate (invoice/UoE internal transfer)Fully funded place (see eligibility above)*£0£0Student (matriculation details required)£40£60Academic/NHS£90£110Industry£180£200There is a cancellation date of 26/02/2025. If you cancel after this date, you will still be charged. Book now: An Introduction to Health Economics (12/03/2025) (link to external ePay website) Back to Education: Courses and events page Mar 12 2025 09.30 - 13.10 An Introduction to Health Economics An interactive session introducing key concepts of health economics and allocation of health resource in relation to clinical research. Online (Zoom)
Mar 12 2025 09.30 - 13.10 An Introduction to Health Economics An interactive session introducing key concepts of health economics and allocation of health resource in relation to clinical research.
