Current Concepts, June 09-11, 2008

Introduction to Cost-Effectiveness Analysis:
1. Foundations
2. Case Studies
3. Modeling Workshop


Monday (June 09th) – From 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm

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Arrivals and Software Installation Support (as of 11:00 am)

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International Health Care Spending & Reform Trends

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Principles of Economic Thinking

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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA)

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Review of International Guidelines

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Costing in Theory and Practice (including Exercise)


Tuesday (June 10th) – From 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

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Modeling – An Unavoidable Fact of Life in CEA

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Introduction to Good Modeling Practice

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Case Studies & Exercises I

  • Decision tree models
  • Sensitivity analyses


Wednesday (June 11th) – From 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Case Studies & Exercises II

  • Probabilistic sensitivity analyses
  • Markov models

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International Portability of CEAs

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Data Sources for Economic Evaluation

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The Decision Rules of Cost-Effectiveness Analysis



Disclaimer

Please note that situations may arise in the future that require change and revision of the program.