“The IHE is delighted to welcome Rob Seidel as Board Chair,” said Dr. McCabe, the IHE’s CEO and Executive Director. “Rob Seidel’s extensive experience in board governance and in leading health-related organizations such as Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions has clearly demonstrated his significant expertise and commitment to developing successful partnerships and collaborations…
The Institute of Health Economics (IHE) and Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation (API) are creating value through collaboration. The IHE and API have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in the field of economic analysis and health technology assessment to support each other’s aspiration in the development of a broader, stronger, and more vibrant innovation ecosystem. “Successful…
L'IHE, le Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal et l'Université de Montréal ont le plaisir d'annoncer la publication de IHE SÉSaMe 2019 – un manuel virtuel de statistiques économiques sur la santé mentale qui résume les données les plus récentes disponibles concernant les indicateurs ayant une incidence sur les divers aspects économiques du…
The IHE, the Centre de recherche de l’Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal, and the Université de Montréal are pleased to announce the release of IHE Mental Health In Your Pocket 2019 – a virtual handbook of mental health economic statistics that synthesizes the most current, available data on indicators that affect the various economic aspects of the Canadian mental…
The IHE is pleased to have partnered with Abbott and other global health industry leaders to launch the UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence award. This annual award honours integrated, multidisciplinary clinical care teams with innovative approaches to achieve measurably better healthcare performance for patients, clinicians, payers, and healthcare institutions. The UNIVANTS of Healthcare…
The IHE is delighted to have provided support to CASA for the very popular and well-attended Dr. Roger Bland Community Lecture Series. This mini-series addressed important issues in children’s mental health, with each event featuring a keynote speaker and an expert panel to lead the conversation and answer audience questions. Each of these free events welcomed everyone to attend…
In this photo (from left): Dr. Arto Ohinmaa (University of Alberta), Dr. Mike Paulden (University of Alberta), Ryan Au (Award Winner), Ryan Fung (Award Winner), Julia Dabravolskaj (Award Winner), Carla Ickert (Award Winner), Dr. Christopher McCabe (IHE) The IHE is delighted to congratulate Ryan Au, Julia Dabravolskaj, Ryan Fung, and Carla Ickert of the University of Alberta as…
In this photo (from left): Dr. Mingshan Lu (University of Calgary), Dr. Christopher McCabe (IHE), Eashita Dabas (Award Winner), Kolawole Adedapo (Award Winner), Melanie Varkey (Award Winner), Dr. Jeff Round (IHE). Missing (inset): Anuj Sharma (Award Winner) The IHE is delighted to congratulate Kolawole Adedapo, Eashita Dabas, Anuj Sharma, and Melanie Varkey of the University of…
29 May 2019 Edmonton, Alberta On May 29, 2019, the Institute of Health Economics (IHE), the Network of Alberta Health Economists (NOAHE) and the Alberta Real World Evidence Consortium (Alberta RWE) were delighted to host Prof Annette Braunack-Mayer of the University of Wollongong, Australia, who discussed the social and ethical issues related to the collection and use of real world…
Due to positive response to the IHE’s Health Economics Educational Workshop held in Calgary and Edmonton in November 2018, the IHE is now offering an online edition – the IHE Health Economics Virtual Workshop. The IHE Health Economics Virtual Workshop is a free, online workshop for small- and medium-sized life science companies. This online course is designed to help participants…
25 – 26 November 2010 Edmonton, Alberta On 25 – 26 November 2010 in Edmonton a national forum: Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue took place. Hosted by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) in collaboration with the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) and the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation…
26 – 27 October 2010 Edmonton, Alberta As part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program, on October 26 & 27, 2010, the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) conducted an invitational workshop on the optimal use of diagnostic imaging (CT and MRI) based on the recommendations from the low back pain guideline. Download Workshop Summary Encouraging Optimal Use…
14 October 2010 Edmonton, Alberta Emceed by Don Newman, national journalist and broadcaster and Chair of Canada 2020, this fifth session considered the following theme: Innovation and Sustainability in Health Systems. Speakers from all sectors provided a range of perspectives on how to foster innovation and drive towards a more sustainable healthcare system. Key Forum Documents…
23 – 24 September 2010 Edmonton, Alberta Advancements in methodological approaches in the evaluation of health technologies are important for ensuring ongoing improvement in the comprehensiveness and quality of assessments. On September 23 and 24th, 2010, The Institute of Health Economics (IHE) conducted an invitational methodology forum addressing the economic evaluation…
18 July 2010 Calgary, Alberta In order to better understand Mental Health & Addictions in the Workplace, the PNWER Health Care Working Group hosted a half day session in conjunction with the annual PNWER summit. This session brought together key policy experts, decision makers, clinicians, and business leaders, and provided the opportunity for dialogue around this issue. Mental…
22 April 2010 Edmonton, Alberta Emceed by Tom Feasby, the University of Calgary‘s Dean of Medicine, this fourth session considered the following theme: Innovation and Economics: Investing in the Future Health System. Speakers from all sectors provided a range of perspectives on the best ways to direct resources so as to ensure a real return on investment. Key Forum Documents…
8 – 9 April 2010 Edmonton, Alberta There is a wealth of theoretical and real-world evidence on the impacts of physician payment system design on physician behavior and health system performance. In order to bring some of that knowledge to Alberta the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) conducted, on behalf of Alberta Health and Wellness, a 1 and ½ day Provider Funding:…
5 February 2010 Edmonton, Alberta The Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology Decisions: What Does Best Look Like? program presented some of the latest international and Canadian developments in policy in this important area. It also included presentations from experts and interactive discussion amongst the participants. Download Workshop Summary Maximizing Patient…