Health economics is a subject that applies economic theory, models and empirical techniques to the analysis of decision-making by individuals, health care providers and governments with respect to health and health care.
The aim of the Department of Health Economics (DHE) is to support efficiency and equity concerning health and health care and create relevant interdisciplinary collaborations within the Medical University of Vienna and with other Austrian and international research and decisions making institutions by:
Major research areas include the synthesis of evidence on and appraisal of the socioeconomic burden of diseases, the costs, benefits and cost-effectiveness of preventative, diagnostic and treatment interventions both alongside clinical studies and using modelling techniques. Further research interests cover the evaluation of health services and health systems.
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Claudia Fischer is guest editor of the Special Series in Annals of Palliative Medicine on “The Value of Palliative Care".
We are happy to be part of the 35th ECNP Congress (15-18 October 2022). Join our sessions on ‘ CA13 – The value of early intervention and continuity of care for mental disorders ’ - Monday, October 17th, 11:15 – 12:00 (CET) ‘..