The Institute of Health Economics (IHE) is partnering with Athabasca University to develop a new four-course micro-credential in health economics. Health care planning and delivery are undergoing fundamental shifts due to innovations including precision medicine, artificial intelligence, and rapid expansion of virtual and remote health care delivery. Capitalising…
The offices of the Institute of Health Economics will be closed on Friday, September 30, 2022 in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This is a day to “honour Survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process”, as outlined…
The Institute of Health Economics Board of Directors and staff joins other Canadians and Albertans in mourning the loss of Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on September 8th, 2022. When she assumed the role of Queen of the United Kingdom on February 6th, 1952 she also became Head of State for Canada and has been a consistent figure in key moments in Canadian and Alberta history…
The Institute of Health Economics sponsored a plenary session at the recent Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) annual conference in Calgary on July 27th. The session was titled “Health & the Economy: Lessons from the Pandemic in Economic Resilience”. The panel was moderated by economist Dr. Vic Adamowicz from the University of Alberta. Ms. Andrea Brocklebank from the Beef…
Dr. Christopher McCabe participates in the Alberta Health Services webinar series related to Long COVID. Host Shawna Curry interviews Dr. McCabe, Isabel Henderson and Dr. Simon Decary, to explore where long COVID started, what we can learn from current research, and where long COVID might be headed. Dr. McCabe provides overview of economic modelling support the Institute of Health…
Given the recent announcement regarding the end of a successful tenure for IHE CEO Dr. Chris McCabe (link), the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) Board of Directors has asked Dr. Kate Harback to take on the role of Acting CEO effective 1st August 2022, and then Interim CEO effective 1st September 2022. Dr. Harback is currently the Director of Economics at the Institute (link).…
IHE CEO, Dr. Christopher McCabe, participates in the National Institute for Value and Technologies in Health Care’s (NIHO) Scientific Advisory Committee. NIHO is the national agency in Slovakia and is the newest member of the International Network of Agencies for Health Technology Assessment (INAHTA) which the IHE is honored to host the secretariat for. Dr. McCabe presented on…
IHE CEO, Dr, Christopher McCabe will end a successful tenure as IHE CEO and Executive Director effective August 31, 2022. Our Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Christopher McCabe, has informed the Board that he has accepted the post of Professor of Health Economics at Queen’s University Belfast and has therefore given notice of his intent to resign as…
The IHE is pleased to have collaborated with global health industry leaders in the UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence awards in laboratory medicine and to share in announcement of the 2021 award winners. The UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence Award Program announces 13 teams with 2021 recognition for achieving measuring better…
Global Health and Pharma Magazine (GHP) names the Institute of Health Economics – The Best Health and Economics Institute - 2022. The GHP awards program is in its seventh year and honors innovation and outstanding performance across the health related industries. The IHE is pleased to have received this recognition. A short article entitled ”Seeking Solutions…
The Institute of Health Economics (IHE) is pleased to be part of the Alberta Drug and Technology Evaluation Consortium (ADTEC) led by Dr. Scott Klarenbach from the University of Alberta and with participation from the University of Calgary. We welcome the news that ADTEC has been selected as one of the four successful inaugural Core Network Partners for…
One Society Network Webinar Series presents: May 12, 2022: 2:00 to 3:00 MT COVID-19 and the Canadian cattle/beef production system: Developing a Causal Loop Diagram for modeling the unstructured problem of the pandemic. Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Qd7YttiGS5GW6ZD26lBcfg Presenters: Cheryl Waldner PhD, DVM, FCAHS, Professor, Department of Large Animal Clinical…
The IHE CEO, Dr. Christopher McCabe is featured in an April 1st 2022 Globe and Mail article titled: “ When will COVID-19 be endemic? The four factors that will shape the virus’s future”. “We’re in a place of incredible uncertainty,” said Christopher McCabe, who leads the Edmonton-based Institute for Health Economics. “But even in the face of that…
One Society Network Seminars The One Society Network (OSN) is offering introductory seminars that give an overview of the dynamic connections between pandemics, like COVID-19, and diverse aspects of society. These seminars will explore the comprehensive impacts of pandemics and pandemic response on some key sectors of the economy and population subgroups, including the environment,…
New report highlights components needed for a National Heart Valve Disease Strategy The Institute for Health Economics (IHE) has published a report which provides the results of a national roundtable convened in November 2021 to identify the necessary components for a national strategy to address heart valve disease. The report provides a comprehensive list of recommendations to…
The UK-Canada Globalink doctoral exchange scheme https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/uk-canada-globalink-doctoral-exchange-scheme-2/ and MITACS Canada https://www.mitacs.ca/en will fund up to £15,000 for 12-week research placements, starting Aug ’22 – April ’23. The student would be hosted by the University of Alberta and the Institute of Health Economics.…
March 7, 2022, 2022 One Society Network webinar series explores dynamics between pandemics and diverse aspects of society. The One Society Network (OSN) - https://onesocietynetwork.ca/ isoffering introductory seminars, beginning February 20th, 2022 to June that give an overview of the dynamic connections between pandemics, like COVID-19, and diverse aspects of society. These seminars…
Introduction to Health Economics – Online Course – Futurelearn -Bournemouth University – (available now) The study of health economics is important in helping to ensure the efficient use of available resources for maximising health benefits. It is also essential to improving health care delivery, outcomes, and lifestyle patterns through interactions with individuals and health…
How can health economic evaluation support market access, increased investment and company value? The Introduction to Health Economic Evaluations webinar, presented by the Institute of Health Economics will help answer that question. The goal of this webinar is to increase the knowledge in the life sciences ecosystem of what an economic evaluation is, why it is required and…
The Institute of Health Economics and an interprovincial medical expert committee have produced the second edition clinical practice guidelines as part of the Prairie Collaborative Immune Globulin (IG) Utilization Management Framework project. The project was initiated to establish criteria for Immune Globulin therapy as a means to increase accountability for the quality, safety,…
One Society Network webinar series explores dynamics between pandemics and diverse aspects of society. The One Society Network (OSN) www.onesocietynetwork.ca is offering introductory seminars, beginning February 20th, 2022 that give an overview of the dynamic connections between pandemics, like COVID-19, and diverse aspects of society. These seminars will explore the comprehensive…
Health Economics Support for SMEs Across the Health Innovation Cycle Alberta Innovates is providing $1.95 million over 3 years to the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) through its Health Innovation Platform Partnerships program. This funding is to support health economics service delivery for Alberta’s innovative health companies. This new funding allows IHE to expand the highly…
19 November 2015 Edmonton, Alberta Strengthening Mental Health Services for Children and Families is the 14th IHE Innovation Forum, a semi-annual event bringing together senior public- and private-sector experts and decision-makers to address health care policy issues. Key Forum Documents Innovation Forum XIV – Strengthening Mental Health Services for Children and Families…
5 November 2015 Niagara Falls, Ontario Clinicians and policy makers from across Canada gathered at this workshop to present the latest evidence and best practices of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) care in Canada, as part of the broader effort to develop policy recommendations, applicable to jurisdictions across Canada, that will lead to a better coordinated, more…
3 October 2015 Edmonton, Alberta The purpose of this discussion was to bring together multiple stakeholders from across Canada to investigate the current state of evidence and information regarding idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and provide recommendations regarding special considerations for policy making and healthcare decision-making. The draft recommendations will be used…
24 June 2015 Edmonton, Alberta This SCN/Industry Introduction Day was the first to bring together the SCNs and MEDEC and several of its member companies in the spirit of collaboration and cooperation in order to jointly identify key opportunities to create a mutually productive relationship in support of the work of the SCNs, as well as identify key barriers, issues, and challenges…
4 June 2015 Edmonton, Alberta The Institute of Health Economics held a roundtable on June 4, 2015, entitled Innovative Funding Models: Kidney Care Policy Options for the Future, to identify and discuss key issues in kidney care policy options. Prior to the roundtable, an Innovative Funding Models: Kidney Care Policy Options for the Future Steering Committee teleconference refined…
26 May 2015 Edmonton, Alberta Better Information - Better Health: Accessing Health and Health-Related Data in Alberta is the 13th IHE Innovation Forum, a semi-annual event bringing together senior public- and private-sector experts and decision-makers to address health care policy issues. Key Forum Documents Innovation Forum XIII – Better Information - Better Health: Accessing…
17 February 2015 Toronto, Ontario The Federal Minister of Health, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, announced the creation of the Advisory Panel on Healthcare Innovation (Panel) on June 24, 2014, to examine innovative health care ideas and approaches that exist in Canada and internationally. The Panel’s mandate is to identify promising innovations, here and internationally, which…
21 – 22 January 2015 Edmonton, Alberta Economic surveillance and economic assessments are important sources of information to help administrators and policy makers to track current trends and evaluate policies and care patterns. The Institute of Health Economics, in partnership with Alberta Health, held a two-day Costing Methods Workshop which helped to review costing practices…
28 November 2013 Edmonton, Alberta Choosing Wisely® in Health Care: A Canadian Perspective is the tenth IHE Innovation Forum, a semi-annual event bringing together senior public- and private-sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the healthcare system in Alberta, Canada, and internationally. Choosing Wisely® is an initiative of the ABIM Foundation…
23 – 25 September 2013 Edmonton, Alberta IHE hosted the First International Conference on Prevention of FASD, September 23 - 25, 2013 in Edmonton, Alberta. More than 800 people were in attendance, including global experts and leaders in the health system, government, and the academic and business communities. Download the International Charter on the Prevention of FASD Well-known…
18 – 20 September 2013 Edmonton, Alberta Alcohol can hurt the brain and body of an unborn baby and cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a serious lifelong condition that impacts both the individual and their family. A child with FASD becomes an adult with FASD, facing birth defects, developmental and learning delays and social, educational, and employment challenges. Download…
9 May 2013 Edmonton, Alberta Early Childhood Development: Advancing Children’s Health is the ninth IHE Innovation Forum, a semi-annual event bringing together senior public- and private-sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the healthcare system in Alberta, Canada, and internationally. Key Forum Documents Innovation Forum IX – Early childhood…
5 May 2013 St. John's, Newfoundland The Provincial Industry Payer Agreements in an Era of National Purchasing Strategies Roundtable was a follow-up to a 2011 National Roundtable Discussion on Innovative Approaches to Industry-Payer Agreements held in Vancouver, British Columbia in association with the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) Annual Symposium.…
19 February 2013 Edmonton, Alberta The Institute of Health Economics, in partnership with Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education, Alberta Health, and Eli Lilly Canada, conducted a roundtable to examine the concept of Alberta Health as a Living Laboratory. The ‘Living Laboratory' concept builds off the recognition of the unique assets and opportunity we have in Alberta, including…