Welcome to the Health Economics and Decision Science Section of ScHARR
The SectionThe purpose of HEDS is to promote excellence in health care resource allocation decisions. HEDS makes major contributions in areas that include the valuation of health, the analysis of health policy, welfare and equity, technology appraisal,evidence synthesis, econometrics and information sciences. We also lead several national research collaborations, supervise PhD students, contribute to Masters programmes, deliver external training courses and provide input to national committees. Find out more about our activities here or in the most recent issue of our newsletter. |
Latest publicationsThe relationship between EQ-5D, HAQ and pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatology, 25 Jan 2013. Survival Analysis for Economic Evaluations Alongside Clinical Trials--Extrapolation with Patient-Level Data: Inconsistencies, Limitations, and a Practical Guide. Med Decis Making, 22 Jan 2013. Cost-effectiveness of an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies service. Br J Psychiatry, 10 Jan 2013. |
Consultancy, Innovation & Knowledge TransferHEDS delivers a vibrant portfolio of consultancy-funded research to the pharmaceutical and medical devices sector and the NHS. It utilises our broad range of skills and is complemented by tailored training courses covering a full range of research methods, as well as policy issues such as pricing and reimbursement. If you want to discuss any opportunities, please contact the HEDS Director of Consultancy - Jeff Anderson |
New HEDS projectsModelling NHS carbon reduction strategies. Contact Alan Brennan for further details. Potential prediction of preterm labour and birth by magnetic induction spectroscopy. Contact Simon Dixon for further details. |
HEDS blogThe best way to keep up with our work and our impact on policy is to read the HEDS Blog. With over 10,000 hits from over 60 different countries recent blog posts also feature on Twitter:. |