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The Economics of Preventative Healthcare
On the face of it, raising taxes on products which harm health is likely to be a win-win. Why are ...

What is a Health Economist: 10 ways they can help
What is a Health Economist? A health economist is someone who is an expert in applying the principles of economics ...

Integrated Care Systems: What is the evidence?
Across the world, there is a growing consensus that Integrated Care Systems and People-Centred Care have the potential to deliver ...

The Health Economics of Climate Change
Climate change is a public health issue because it threatens the well-being of people around the world. The health economic ...

The 6 essential questions you need to ask health economists when their analysis includes health outcomes.
A look at the Economic Lens articles by Economics By Design shows that concepts such as ‘effectiveness’, ‘efficiency’, ‘productivity’ and ‘value’ ...

The Value Of Care Pathways Explained
Integrated care is increasingly underpinned by formal pre-defined care pathways for individuals with complex needs who need support from a ...