The International Health Economics Association was formed to increase communication among health economists, foster a higher standard of debate in the application of economics to health and health care systems, and assist young researchers at the start of their careers.
Association activities
- The annual "Kenneth J. Arrow Award" for best paper in health economics
- Distribution of health economics related journals at a discount to members
- Distribution of the health economics related information to members
- Maintenance of the World Directory of Health Economists
- Biennial international conferences on health economics