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Patient relevant endpoints in oncology : current issues in the context of early benefit assessment in Germany
Dabisch, Inna; Dethling, Jürgen; Dintsios, … - In: Health economics review 4 (2014) 2, pp. 1-8
, focusing on overall survival as the preferred endpoint in oncology. A taskforce of experienced German outcomes research … external stakeholders. Distinctive features of registration trials in oncology need to be considered when these studies form … clinical trial programs that were developed to be consistent with regulatory guidance, endpoints in oncology are thoroughly …
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Estimating cost-effectiveness in public health : a summary of modelling and valuation methods
Marsh, Kevin; Phillips, Ceri; Fordham, Richard; … - In: Health economics review 2 (2012) 17, pp. 1-6
It is acknowledged that economic evaluation methods as they have been developed for Health Technology Assessment do not capture all the costs and benefits relevant to the assessment of public health interventions. This paper reviews methods that could be employed to measure and value the broader...
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A comparison of the cost-effectiveness of treatment of prolonged acute convulsive epileptic seizures in children across Europe
Lee, Dawn C.; Gladwell, Daniel; Hatswell, Anthony J.; … - In: Health economics review 4 (2014) 6, pp. 1-15
In the majority of children and adolescents with epilepsy, optimal drug therapy adequately controls their condition. However, among the remaining patients who are still uncontrolled despite mono-, bi- or tri-therapy with chronic anti-epileptic treatment, a rescue medication is required. In...
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Methods for measuring horizontal equity in health resource allocation: a comparative study
Tao, Yi; Henry, Kizito; Zou, Qinpei; Zhong, Xiaoni - In: Health economics review 4 (2014) 10, pp. 1-10
There are many existing methodologies on measuring health equity, while seldom has method aiming at health resource allocation. We collected 6 method of measuring equity in health resource allocation. This paper presents key contents of methods on measuring horizontal equity in health service...
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Requirements for benefit assessment in Germany and England : overview and comparison
Ivandic, Victor - In: Health economics review 4 (2014) 12, pp. 1-14
Background: This study compared the methodological requirements for early health technology appraisal (HTA) by the Federal Joint Committee/Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (G-BA/IQWiG; Germany) and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE; England). Methods:...
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Addressing preference heterogeneity in public health policy by combining Cluster Analysis and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis : proof of Method
Kaltoft, Mette Kjer; Turner, Robin; Cunich, Michelle; … - In: Health economics review 5 (2015) 10, pp. 1-11
The use of subgroups based on biological-clinical and socio-demographic variables to deal with population heterogeneity is well-established in public policy. The use of subgroups based on preferences is rare, except when religion based, and controversial. If it were decided to treat subgroup...
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Cost of provision of essential health Services in Public Health Centers of Jimma zone, Southwest Ethiopia : a provider perspective, the pointer for major area of public expenditure
Feyisa, Diriba; Yitbarek, Kiddus; Daba, Teferi - In: Health economics review 11 (2021) 1, pp. 1-15
Background: Provision of up-to-date cost information is crucial for not only addressing knowledge gap on the cost of essential health services (EHS) but also budgeting, allocating adequate resources and improving institutional efficiency at public health centers where basic health services are...
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Effect of COVID-19 on demand for healthcare in Togo
Tossou, Yaovi - In: Health economics review 11 (2021) 1, pp. 1-12
Background: Demand-side barriers to health care are as important as supply-side factors in deterring patients from obtaining effective treatment during COVID-19. Developing countries, including Togo, have focused on reducing the risk of health care utilization during this period by ensuring...
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Health system efficiency in OECD countries : dynamic network DEA approach
Gavurova, Beata; Kocisova, Kristina; Sopko, Jakub - In: Health economics review 11 (2021) 1, pp. 1-25
Background: In recent years, measuring and evaluating the efficiency of health systems has been explored in the context of seeking resources to ensure the sustainability of 'countries' health and social systems and addressing various crises in the health sector. The study aims to quantify and...
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Efficiency, quality, and management practices in health facilities providing outpatient HIV services in Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa and Zambia
Sosa-Rubi, Sandra G.; Bautista-Arredondo, Sergio; … - In: Health care management science : a new journal serving … 24 (2021) 1, pp. 41-54
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