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August 10, 2010

Call for Abstracts: The First Annual Workshop on Health IT and Economics (WHITE) 2010

Location: Washington, DC
Dates: October, 2010
Abstract submission deadline: Aug 10, 2010

WHITE is a health information technology (IT) summit that gathers prominent scholars in a multidisciplinary setting. Despite IT’s potential to transform healthcare delivery, significant challenges remain regarding design, implementation, utilization, and evaluation. These issues are actively explored in fields as diverse as medical informatics, computer science, public health, business, and economics. Each field brings a unique perspective and insights; collectively, these disciplines approaches are complementary.

This workshop will build the foundation for a multidisciplinary health IT research community. Furthermore, WHITE will stimulate new ideas with both policy and business implications. Synergies from interdisciplinary integrated will deepen our understanding of health IT design and resultant impact. Finally, this forum will facilitate feedback and collaboration between academia, government, and industry.

Organizers

Ritu Agarwal, University of Maryland - R.H. Smith School of Business

Guodong (Gordon) Gao, University of Maryland - R.H. Smith School of Business

Jeffrey S. McCullough, University of Minnesota School of Public Health

Information for Authors

Please submit an extended abstract of no more than 5 pages to whitepaper@rhsmith.umd.edu by Aug 10, 2010. The abstract can be based on work-in-progress or work published within the past year. Abstracts will be reviewed by two committee members for novelty, rigor, and impact. Authors will be notified of decisions within three weeks.

Please check http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/chids/white/ for further information and updates.

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August 18, 2010

31st Nordic Health Economist's meeting (NHESG)

Location: Umea, Sweden
Dates: 18-20 August 2010
Abstract Submission Deadline: 16 April 2010

We are pleased to invite you to the 31st Nordic Health Economist’s meeting (NHESG)!

This year’s meeting will take place between the 18th and 20th of August at Umea University, Sweden.

The 2010 NHESG meeting is hosted by the Department of Economics and Epidemiology and Global Health at the Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, in collaboration with the Graduate School in Population Dynamics and Public Policy at Umea University.

To serve as an inspiration to participating researchers, but not a restriction, the 31st NHESG meeting has been given the theme “Prevention”.

We are pleased to announce that Professor Donald Kenkel from Cornell University will give a keynote lecture on this theme.

Papers on all topics within health economics are welcome. The submitted papers can be reports on completed studies, work in progress or short descriptions of planned studies. The conference language is English.

If you are interested in presenting a paper at the meeting, please submit a title and an abstract (up to 250 words) of the proposed content, with some indication as to the nature of the piece and techniques expected to be used (e.g., econometrics, theoretical modeling, economic evaluation, etc.).

The deadline for abstracts is April 16th.

Please submit your abstract by email if possible, as text in the body of the email message (not as attachment). It is also possible to submit an abstract by fax. Abstracts will be available on the conference website to allow for a more informed choice for those interested in discussing. You can also participate without presenting a paper.

The deadline for full papers will be June 23rd.

Please note: The deadline will be strictly enforced - papers not submitted in time will be considered withdrawn from the conference. To make the full use of the electronic media, we will make it possible for all the participants to download submitted papers from the conference website. However, access to papers will be restricted to participants at the meeting (a password will be distributed).

You can also participate without presenting a paper. A preliminary conference program will be found on the website from May 17th.

If the numbers of papers submitted exceeds the number of slots, the following selection criteria will apply:

  1. Work-in-progress papers and those at an early stage are particularly welcome.

  2. Authors, or set of authors (but not institutions or units) may be restricted to one paper.

  3. Papers may be selected on a first come first served basis.

This year, the conference registration fee is set at a lower rate for PhD students to especially encourage their participation. The conference registration fee is:

2800 SEK (excl VAT) for PhD students if paid before the 11th of June

3300 SEK (excl VAT) for senior researchers if paid before the 11th of June

4000 SEK (excl VAT) for all participants if paid after the 11th of June

Kindly pass the information about the meeting on to any colleagues who might be interested. We apologize for double postings.

All information about the conference can be found at the website: http://www.econ.umu.se/english/nhesg2010/

Please send abstracts, enquiries, etc. to:

Andrea.mannberg@econ.umu.se

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August 20, 2010

Call for Abstracts: The 6th Annual Scientific Meeting of the UK Society for Behavioural Medicine: University of Leeds

Location: Leeds, UK
Dates: December 14-15 2010
Abstract deadline: Friday 20th August 2010

The Society invites all behavioural and public health researchers, clinical practitioners, epidemiologists, health and clinical psychologists, medical sociologists, health economists, nurses, pharmacists and all other interested colleagues in the field of behavioural medicine to participate in this two day meeting at Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds.

This year’s featured theme is “Advancing Science and Knowledge Translation” although submissions on a wide range of topics are invited. All submissions must use the relevant abstract form (see below).

Keynote speakers:

Pr. Sally McIntyre
Andrew Steptoe
Prof. Carl May
Prof. Frank Kee

Abstracts should be submitted by e-mail, using the submission form, to the conference organising committee by Friday 20th August 2010. More information regarding the Call for Abstracts is available at http://www.uksbm.org.uk

Further information about the conference at http://www.uksbm.org.uk or email: uksbm@leeds.ac.uk

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September 1, 2010

Nineteenth European Workshop on Econometrics and Health Economics

Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Dates: 1st to 4th September 2010
Abstract deadline: 1 June 2010
Local organiser: Karine Lamiraud (University of Lausanne, ESSEC Business School)
Series organisers: Andrew Jones (University of York) and Owen O’Donnell (Erasmus University Rotterdam,University of Lausanne, University of Macedonia)

The Programme:

This series of workshops provides a forum for the development and dissemination of applications of econometrics and other quantitative methods in health economics. The 2010 workshop will take place at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland. As in previous years, the number of participants will be limited to around 50 to avoid the need for parallel sessions. The programme will consist of 14 papers. Each paper will be allocated an hour, made up of a short presentation by the authors, followed by a response from a nominated discussant and a general discussion. Papers will be circulated in advance and taken as read. Participants will be expected to attend the whole meeting and it is hoped that all participants will play a role as author, discussant or chairperson.

Selection Of Papers:

Papers for the 2010 Workshop will be selected on the basis of full papers. The deadline for submitting papers is 1 June 2010. Authors will have the opportunity to submit their papers for publication in an issue of Health Economics, and it would be helpful if papers are prepared according to the journal’s notes for contributors.

Further Information:

A registration form and further information about the Workshop can be found at the webpage:

http://www.york.ac.uk/res/herc/research/ew/index.htm

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Research on Connections between Health and SES Using PSID Data, Panel Study of Income Dynamics

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, US
Venue: Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan
Conference date: September 2010

Purpose

Between 10-20 papers will be presented at a conference to be held in Ann Arbor, MI in September 2010.

Background

The PSID has followed the same families and their descendents since 1968, for 36 waves as of 2009, making it one of the premier datasets for generational analysis. When study participants leave a family to start their own household, such as when adult children move out on their own, the new family unit is added to the Core Panel and interviewed. Children born to or adopted by sample members become part of the study population and are followed over their lives. This practical sample design supports both intra- generational and inter-generational life course models. For example, there are many thousands of unique sibling pairs in the core PSID and 925 in the Child Development Supplement (CDS) alone. In 2007, about 4,300 ‘Heads/Wives’ had a sibling who was also a ‘Head/Wife’ in 2007. Moreover, there are currently ample data on up to three generations of the same family, allowing the analysis of child-parent models, parent- grandparent models, and child-grandparent models. For example, in the 2007 wave, there are about 4,500 ‘Heads/Wives’ who have parents who are also ‘Heads/Wives’, more than 1,100 ‘Heads/Wives’ who have grandparents who are also ‘Heads/Wives’, and about 1,000 ‘Heads/Wives’ who have both parents and grandparents who are also ‘Heads/Wives.’

The information collected on socioeconomic status and health is substantial. Extensive information on income, education, and employment has been collected in most waves since the survey began in 1968. A supplement in 1986 included substantial information on health which was expanded and included in every wave starting in 1999. A summary of the health data in the PSID is available at the PSID website: http://psidonline.isr.umich.edu/data/

Goals of Conference

The goals of the conference are to bring together scholars in the area of health and SES to generate additional scientific and policy-relevant findings, facilitate future collaborations including NIH proposal submissions, and provide feedback to PSID about possible needs for content changes and/or future data collections. Papers will be considered for publication in a refereed special issue of the B. E. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy. More information about the journal can be found at: http://www.bepress.com/bejeap/.

Listed below are some examples of topics, intended for illustrative purposes. This is not a comprehensive list of possible topics.

  • Establish the differences in the relationships between health and socioeconomic status among adult siblings - and between parents and adult children - across the life course, and elucidate the various mechanisms accounting for these relationships;
  • Estimate models of transmission in education, economic status, and health status across two and three generations, including an examination of endogenous family structure;
  • Examine generational differences in factors affecting the retirement decision, including socioeconomic and health factors;
  • Examine the transitions and/or spells in health insurance coverage and their relationship to other transitions;
  • Examine the effects of events early in the life course on later-life outcomes;
  • Investigate the role of neighborhood factors on health.

For more information on the PSID, please visit the website: http://www.psidonline.org

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September 10, 2010

Social Capital and Health Global Network III Workshop on Social Capital and Health

Location: Oslo, Norway
Dates: 10-11 September 2010
Submission deadline: April 6th 2010

Following the inaugural workshop in Berkeley 26-27 October 2006 and the second workshop in Paris 10-11 October 2008 we now invite the submission of draft papers or extended abstracts for a third workshop of the Social Capital and Health Research Network. This third event will take place in Oslo, Norway 10-11 September 2010 organized by the University of Oslo and co-sponsored by the Research Council of Norway.

During the last few years there has been a considerable increase in the interest and in the number of publications on the relation between social capital and health. The literature consists both of theoretical studies, studies based on micro-data within a single country and comparative cross-country studies at the aggregate and disaggregated levels. The workshop is open for all these types of contributions, and in particular for contributions that focus on an economic approach and contributions that aim at revealing the causal effect of social capital on health.

Papers for the workshop will be selected on the basis of draft papers or extended abstracts. Although draft papers are preferred, abstracts (minimum 600 words) that describe methods, results and data (if relevant) will also be considered. The deadline for submitting draft papers or extended abstracts is April 6th 2010. Papers or abstracts must be submitted electronically (PDF or Word) by email to tor.iversen@medisin.uio.no. Authors will be notified about acceptance by May 10th and will be required to provide electronic versions (PDF or Word) of the final paper by August 1st. Papers will be posted on the workshop website in downloadable format. Each paper will have an appointed discussant.

Scientific committee:

Timothy Brown (University of California at Berkeley, USA)
Paul Dourgnon (IRDES, France)
Sherman Folland (Oakland University, USA)
Tor Iversen (University of Oslo, Norway)
Florence Jusot (Universite Paris-Dauphine, France)
Audrey Laporte (University of Toronto, Canada)
Lorenzo Rocco (University of Padova, Italy)
Franco Sassi (OECD)
Richard M. Scheffler (University of California at Berkeley, USA)

Participants are expected to present a paper or act as a discussant or chair. Funding is available to cover the costs of accommodation and meals during the workshop. Participants pay their own travel costs.

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Call for Abstracts: Health Economics and Genetics: where are we now?

Location: Oxford, UK
Venue: St Anne’s College University of Oxford
Dates: 21st-22nd October 2010
Abstract Submission Deadline: 10th September, 2010
Seminar Registration Deadline: 24th September, 2010
Paper Submission Deadline: 1st October, 2010

As more health economists become interested in evaluating genetic tests and exploring the consequences of genetic testing for other family members and insurance, many methodological and practical challenges are emerging. This seminar aims to provide a forum to explore the economic implications of genetics.

During the seminar original research and research in progress will be presented by paper and discussed. The seminar is a two-day residential event at St Anne’s College at the University of Oxford. The seminar organisers are: Dr. Sarah Wordsworth and James Buchanan (Health Economics Research Centre, University of Oxford), Dr. Katherine Payne (University of Manchester) and James Jarrett (University of East Anglia).

The seminar is aimed at researchers from the UK and international community involved in the health economic aspects of human genetics. PhD students are especially encouraged to apply. A registration fee of £70 is required from each participant. The seminar will be limited to a total of 30 participants all of whom will be expected to contribute as authors, discussants or chairs.

Abstract Submission guidelines:

Please send a title and an abstract of up to 250 words by September 10th, 2010 if you wish to have a paper considered. The following structure is preferred:

  • Title, authors and contact details
  • Aims
  • Methods
  • Results
  • Conclusions

Please submit abstracts by e-mail, using the subject header ‘HealthEcon and Genetics Sub’ and including the abstract in the BODY of the message to Dr Sarah Wordsworth sarah.wordsworth@dphpc.ox.ac.uk. Authors will be notified and the programme will be announced with an invitation for chairs and discussants by Friday, 17th September 2010. For more information on the seminar and details of accommodation please go to http://www.herc.ox.ac.uk/workshops/geneticsseminar or email Dr Sarah Wordsworth sarah.wordsworth@dphpc.ox.ax.uk.

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September 18, 2010

Economics, Modelling and Diabetes: The Mt Hood Five Challenge

Location: Malmo, Sweden
Venue: Clinical Research Centre, University of Lund
Date: 18 and 19 September 2010
Abstract submission deadline: 31st May 2010

A Two day conference focused on health economic modelling of diabetes and its complications.

Cost:

Early-bird Registration Fee (Prior to 1 July 2010):

$US600 (4250 Swedish Krona) Industry
$US300 (2125 Swedish Krona ) Public sector/ Academia

Registration Fee (After 1 July 2010):

$US700 (4250 Swedish Krona) Industry
$US400 (2850 Swedish Krona) Public Sector/ Academia

Overview:

This conference focuses on economic aspects of diabetes and its complications. A major focal point of the conference will be a comparison of health economic diabetes models both in terms of their structure and performance.

A particular theme of this challenge will be how health economic simulation models can deal with uncertainty lead by Professor Andrew Briggs, University of Glasgow. The conference will also have open sessions on all aspects of the health economics of diabetes.

As per previous Mount Hood Challenges, the emphasis will be on comparing model projections to real world or clinical trial outcomes, and explanation and discussion of potential differences between models. Potential participants in this aspect of the conference will be contacted by the Steering Committee by May 2010.

Abstract submissions are invited on the following themes:

  • Modelling diabetes disease progression and its complications
  • Effect of diabetes on society, its impact on life and work
  • Economic approaches to measuring quality of life
  • Quantifying the cost of diabetes
  • Methodological aspects of diabetes modelling

Abstracts:

Will be accepted from mid-April. Deadline for abstracts will be 31st May 2010. All those submitting abstracts will be notified whether it has been accepted for presentation prior to early registration deadline.

Registration:

Will be also be accepted from mid-April. If you would like to be notified registration opens and for further information regarding abstract submission procedures please email: he.diabetes@sydney.edu.au; or visit http://www.health.usyd.edu.au/heconomics

Bursaries:

A limited number of bursaries are available for early career health economic researchers. Please email he.diabetes@sydney.edu.au for further details.

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September 30, 2010

Italian Health Economics Association (AIES) 15th Annual Conference

Location: Moncalieri (TO), Italy
Dates: September 30-October 1, 2010
Abstract submission deadline: June 15, 2010 Extended: June 30, 2010

Both empirical and theoretical papers are expected to be submitted and contribute to the discussion on “The future of health care: institutional design, efficiency, equity”.

Specific topics for which submissions are welcome include:

a) Health care financing, federalism and standard costs
b) Institutional design of health care systems and organisations
c) Industry of health care goods and services
d) Organisational design and operating systems in health care organisations
e) Efficiency and equity of public policy
f) Economic evaluation of health care programmes
g) Performance evaluation of health systems and organisations
h) Comparative analysis of health care systems
i) Evaluation of health policy impact

A limited number of papers not specifically consistent with the Conference theme will be admitted for presentation and discussion in open sessions.

Abstracts are to be submitted by e-mail before June 15th 2010 Extended to June 30, 2010 to the Scientific Committee’s members and the Conference Secretary (see below for e-mail addresses). Abstracts (not exceeding 2 pages), should include:

  • name(s) of author(s) and affiliation; author presenting the study should be marked with an asterisk; corresponding author’s e-mail address, postal address and telephone number;
  • topic of the paper (choosing from the above-listed topics) or “open session”;
  • presentation format (oral, poster or doctoral & junior researchers session);
  • title;
  • objectives;
  • methodology;
  • main content;
  • literature and expected original contribution.

Authors who want to compete for the “AIES Young Researchers Award” must explicitly state it in their submissions and must present an original and unpublished paper at the conference. Authors must be all less than 35 years old, to be eligible for the award.

All abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee and acceptance/rejection will be communicated by July 15th 2010 Extended to July 31, 2010. Review will consider consistency, methodological robustness and relevancy

Contributions accepted will be either full papers for oral presentations or short communications for the poster sessions.

The Scientific Committee will allocate contributions to appropriate sessions, according to the subject discussed and methodology (theoretical analysis, empirical analysis, and institutional analysis).

Accepted papers must be submitted to the Conference Secretariat by September 15th 2010.

All information regarding the Conference will be published on the AIES website: http://www.aiesweb.it

Scientific Committee

  • Claudio Jommi, Department of Chemical, Food, Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences and Faculty of Pharmacy, Universita del Piemonte Orientale: claudio.jommi@pharm.unipmn.it
  • Massimiliano Piacenza, Department of Economics and Public Finance “G. Prato”, Universita degli Studi di Torino: piacenza@econ.unito.it
  • Gilberto Turati, Department of Economics and Public Finance “G. Prato”, Universita degli Studi di Torino: turati@econ.unito.it
  • Roberto Zanola, POLIS (Public Policies and Public Choice), Universita del Piemonte Orientale: roberto.zanola@unipmn.it

Conference Secretary

Administrative Secretary

Mirella Airaldi, Coripe Piemonte, Via Real Collegio, 30 - 10024 Moncalieri (TO) Tel. +39 011.6705202 Fax +39 011.6407976 email: coripe@tin.it

Conference Location

Fondazione Real Collegio Carlo Alberto Via Real Collegio, 30 10024 Moncalieri (TO) - Italy

Conference Organizer

CORIPE Piemonte

Universita degli Studi di Torino, Universita del Piemonte Orientale, Regione Piemonte, Provincia di Torino, Fondazione CRT

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Australian Conference of Health Economists

Location: Sydney, Australia
Date: September 30 to October 1, 2010
Abstract deadline: July 30, 2010

The 32nd Australian Conference of Health Economists, organised by the Australian Health Economics Society (AHES), will be held in Sydney on Thursday 30th September and Friday 1st October, 2010. The local organisers are Marian Shanahan (University of New South Wales) and Alison Hayes (University of Sydney)

Abstracts for papers are invited on any topics relating to health economics (presentations will be 20 minutes), and proposals are invited for organised sessions (lasting 1.5 hours). Session organisers will have some discretion on the organisation of their session, but one suggestion would be to combine three speakers with an overall discussant. Note that an individual is only allowed to present one paper at the conference, either in a contributed or an organised session.

Abstracts and session proposals should be e-mailed in pdf format to ahescon2010@gmail.com no later than Monday 5th July 2010. Abstracts and session proposals received after the deadline will not be considered. Authors/Session Organisers will be notified of decisions regarding acceptance by Friday 30th July 2010.

A full copy of the paper (7,000 words maximum) is required by Monday 20th September 2010 and papers will be placed on the AHES website one week prior to the conference.

Confirmed keynote speakers

Professor Cam Donaldson (Glasgow Caledonian University)
Professor Paul Frijters (University of Queensland)

Location

The conference will be held in Sydney at the Grace Hotel http://www.gracehotel.com.au/. The conference dinner will be held at Casa di Nico Restaurant at King Street Wharf http://www.nicks-seafood.com.au/CasaDiNico/.

Prize for Best Paper by a Junior Researcher

AHES will award a A$500 prize for the best paper presented at the conference by a junior researcher. To be eligible for the prize all authors of the paper need to be less than 35 years of age at the time of the conference. To be considered, a full copy of the paper should be e-mailed in pdf format to ahescon2010@gmail.com no later than Monday 5th July 2010. Please mention in the e-mail that you would like to be considered for the prize.

Travel Scholarships

AHES will finance up to two Travel Scholarships to assist junior researchers in the Asia-Pacific region to attend the 2010 Conference and present a paper. AHES will refund the travel and conference expenses up to a maximum of A$1,500 per scholarship. Anyone wishing to be considered for these scholarships must have their complete conference paper, together with a supporting letter from their PhD supervisor or Head of Department, submitted by Monday 5th July 2010 to ahescon2010@gmail.com.

Further conference details, including registration and membership forms, are available at: http://www.ahes.org.au.

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October 1, 2010

2010 Annual Health Econometrics Workshop

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Dates: October 1-2, 2010
Submission deadline: June 1, 2010

The purpose of this invitational workshop is to provide a forum to discuss the use of econometric and other quantitative methods to address issues in health economics and policy, health services research, and outcomes research. An hour will be devoted to each of the papers selected for discussion (approx 9-10). A discussant will present the paper, followed by the author’s rebuttal and open discussion.

We invite papers that develop new methods, assess existing methods, or highlight the use of non-proprietary software that address topical issues in health economics and policy. Methods advancing the field of pharmaceutical economics are encouraged. Papers will be chosen for their originality, innovativeness, and rigor. Cost of meals for invitees will be paid for by the conference. All other expenses, including hotel accommodations and transportation, are the participants’ responsibility.

Interested researchers should submit a full working paper by June 1, 2010, in PDF format to admin@healtheconometrics.org. Please: 1) Include “Annual Health Econometrics Workshop” in the subject line; 2) Identify main author who will present rebuttals to the discussant; and 3) Include full contact information for main author and all other co-authors on the paper.

Submitted papers should be unpublished and not accepted for publication at a peer-reviewed journal. Those invited to participate in the conference will be notified by July 1, 2010. Discussants for each paper will be selected with consent from the author.

For more information, visit http://www.healtheconometrics.org

Organizing Committee:

Anirban Basu, University of Chicago
Paul Grootendorst, University of Toronto
Willard Manning, University of Chicago
John Mullahy, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Edward Norton, University of Michigan

Our Sponsors:

i3 Innovus
Pfizer
Stata
University of Michigan

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October 5, 2010

Third Conjoint Analysis in Health Conference

Location: Newport Beach, California, USA
Dates: October 5 - 7, 2010
Submission deadline: April 1 2010 Extended Date: May 14, 2010

The third conjoint analysis in health conference (CAHC 2010) is being held between the 5th and 7th October, 2010, in Newport Beach Marriott, in Newport Beach, California. The only international conference devoted to the application of conjoint analysis, discrete choice, and other stated preference methods in health, the CAHC is organized in collaboration between Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Sawtooth Software - who will be holding their conference concurrently. The organizing committee is currently seeking abstract submissions for poster, oral presentations and workshops for the conference. In past years, the conference has attracted methodological, clinical and policy focused researchers from a vast array of fields in medicine and public health. With this year’s conference theme being “Preferences for health and health care from around the globe”, the conference aims to attract international researchers from a range of fields such as outcomes research, medicine, health services research, health economics, psychology/psychometrics and public health. The scientific content will be presented on the Wednesday and Thursday of the conference (October, 6-7) and will include some joint sessions and networking opportunities with participants from the Sawtooth conference. Tuesday, October 5, will be devoted to two optional education workshops tailored specifically to the needs of preferences researchers in health, and participants will have the opportunity to participate in a range of other workshops organized by Sawtooth. Structured abstracts (Background, Objectives, Methods, Result, and Conclusions) of no more that 350 words should be submitted to John F P Bridges jbridges@jhsph.edu and contain the full name, affiliation, and email address of all authors. The deadline for submission has been extended to May 14, 2010. Further information about the conference can be obtained by contacting Sharon White via email smwhite@jhsph.edu or telephone +1 410 955-0441.

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October 6, 2010

9th European Evaluation Society International Conference

Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Dates: October 6 - 8, 2010
Pre-conference dates: October 4 - 5, 2010
Abstract submission deadline: April 30, 2010

Evaluation in the Public Interest: Participation, Politics and Policy

This conference will be the major European evaluation event of the year 2010 and should not be missed. It offers a unique opportunity for exchange, learning and for the advancement of evaluation theory and practice. The conference is designed to stimulate forward and expansive thinking about the ways in which evaluation is embedded in the processes of politics and participation.

Main strands are:

  1. Ethics, capabilities and transparency
  2. Evaluation and Politics
  3. Evaluation producers, beneficiaries, users and decision makers
  4. Sector policy evaluation
  5. Evaluation in developing and transition economies

Please contribute to the conference by presenting. For more information about proposal submission please check the pdf brochure Call for proposal and the conference website http://www.ees2010prague.org. For specific questions please contact the conference organisers via info@ees2010prague.org.

The online registartion is OPEN NOW

The proposal submission is OPEN NOW

October 2010 will be an ideal time to visit Prague, one of the cultural centres of Europe that was listed in the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Register. Visitors can enjoy its historical monuments, castles, chateaux and beautiful and diverse nature of the Czech Republic

We look forward to seeing you in Prague!

Conference Co-chairs:

Marie Kaufman marie.kaufmann@evaluation.cz
Claudine Voyadzis cvoyadzis@gmail.com

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October 15, 2010

21st Annual Health Economics Conference

Location: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
Venue: Martindale Center for the Study of Private Enterprise and the Department of Economics at the Lehigh University College of Business and Economics
Dates: October 15th and 16th, 2010
Abstract submission deadline: July 1, 2010

The Annual Health Economics Conference (AHEC) is a small invitational conference designed to facilitate exposure and discussion of cutting edge research in health economics. This year, the Martindale Center for the Study of Private Enterprise and the Department of Economics at the Lehigh University College of Business and Economics is pleased to host the 21st Annual Health Economics Conference, on October 15th and 16th, 2010.

A small number of papers (10-12) will be selected for the conference and a significant amount of time will be devoted to each to facilitate in-depth discussion. We invite both theoretical and empirical papers on health economics topics, and encourage participation of economists in all fields whose current research focuses on health care issues. We will aim for a mix of scholars, both young and experienced scholars, established and new to the field. Papers will be chosen based on their originality, degree of innovation, and rigor. We would like to devote part of the conference to our theme in health financing reform and universal coverage so especially encourage submissions in these areas.

Please see the Call for Abstracts; Also, we invite you to review the conference web site for more information

Meals for presenters and discussants will be covered by the Martindale Center and other co-sponsors. All other expenses, including hotel accommodations and transportation, are the participants’ responsibility. Exceptions may be made if these expenses represent a significant barrier in attending. Lodging expenses may be paid contingent on our obtaining external funding.

Individuals wishing to present a paper should submit an abstract (maximum of two pages) by July 1, 2010, in an electronic format (PDF preferred) to the conference email address inLUahec@lehigh.edu. Please include Abstract submission in the subject line. Submitted papers should be unpublished.

Those invited to participate in the conference will be notified by July 31, 2010. Completed papers must be received by September 15, 2010. For further information, please feel free to contact Prof. Art King, PhD art.king@lehigh.edu or Prof. Shin-Yi syc2@lehigh.edu.

We look forward to receiving your abstract!

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The First Annual Workshop on Health IT and Economics (WHITE) 2010

Location: Washington, DC
Dates: October, 2010
Abstract submission deadline: Aug 10, 2010

WHITE is a health information technology (IT) summit that gathers prominent scholars in a multidisciplinary setting. Despite IT’s potential to transform healthcare delivery, significant challenges remain regarding design, implementation, utilization, and evaluation. These issues are actively explored in fields as diverse as medical informatics, computer science, public health, business, and economics. Each field brings a unique perspective and insights; collectively, these disciplines approaches are complementary.

This workshop will build the foundation for a multidisciplinary health IT research community. Furthermore, WHITE will stimulate new ideas with both policy and business implications. Synergies from interdisciplinary integrated will deepen our understanding of health IT design and resultant impact. Finally, this forum will facilitate feedback and collaboration between academia, government, and industry.

Organizers

Ritu Agarwal, University of Maryland - R.H. Smith School of Business

Guodong (Gordon) Gao, University of Maryland - R.H. Smith School of Business

Jeffrey S. McCullough, University of Minnesota School of Public Health

Information for Authors

Please submit an extended abstract of no more than 5 pages to whitepaper@rhsmith.umd.edu by Aug 10, 2010. The abstract can be based on work-in-progress or work published within the past year. Abstracts will be reviewed by two committee members for novelty, rigor, and impact. Authors will be notified of decisions within three weeks.

Please check http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/chids/white/ for further information and updates.

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October 21, 2010

Health Economics and Genetics: where are we now?

Location: Oxford, UK
Venue: St Anne’s College University of Oxford
Dates: 21st-22nd October 2010
Abstract Submission Deadline: 10th September, 2010
Seminar Registration Deadline: 24th September, 2010
Paper Submission Deadline: 1st October, 2010

As more health economists become interested in evaluating genetic tests and exploring the consequences of genetic testing for other family members and insurance, many methodological and practical challenges are emerging. This seminar aims to provide a forum to explore the economic implications of genetics.

During the seminar original research and research in progress will be presented by paper and discussed. The seminar is a two-day residential event at St Anne’s College at the University of Oxford. The seminar organisers are: Dr. Sarah Wordsworth and James Buchanan (Health Economics Research Centre, University of Oxford), Dr. Katherine Payne (University of Manchester) and James Jarrett (University of East Anglia).

The seminar is aimed at researchers from the UK and international community involved in the health economic aspects of human genetics. PhD students are especially encouraged to apply. A registration fee of £70 is required from each participant. The seminar will be limited to a total of 30 participants all of whom will be expected to contribute as authors, discussants or chairs.

Abstract Submission guidelines:

Please send a title and an abstract of up to 250 words by September 10th, 2010 if you wish to have a paper considered. The following structure is preferred:

  • Title, authors and contact details
  • Aims
  • Methods
  • Results
  • Conclusions

Please submit abstracts by e-mail, using the subject header ‘HealthEcon and Genetics Sub’ and including the abstract in the BODY of the message to Dr Sarah Wordsworth sarah.wordsworth@dphpc.ox.ac.uk. Authors will be notified and the programme will be announced with an invitation for chairs and discussants by Friday, 17th September 2010. For more information on the seminar and details of accommodation please go to http://www.herc.ox.ac.uk/workshops/geneticsseminar or email Dr Sarah Wordsworth sarah.wordsworth@dphpc.ox.ax.uk.

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Asia Pacific Summit on Health Insurance (APSHI)

Location: Sanur-Bali, Indonesia
Venue: Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel
Dates: October 21-23 2010
Abstract submission deadline: July 31, 2010

Main Theme

Universal Coverage: Challenges and Opportunities

For more information please visit the conference website

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October 24, 2010

32nd Annual Meeting of the Society for Medical Decision Making

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Dates: October 24 - 27, 2010
Abstract Submission Deadline: June 4, 2010
Scholarship Application Deadline: August 13, 2010

“Evidence, Economics, and Ethics: The Future of Health Technology Assessment”

The 32nd SMDM Annual Meeting promises to be a forum where researchers will present and discuss innovative and challenging science related to all aspects of medical decision making. The range of work ranges from health technology assessments to theories of shared decision making; from applied cost-effectiveness analyses to studies of cognitive psychology and much more. Researchers will present their findings in scientific presentations, keynote talks, special symposia and short courses. Past attendees have described the meeting as the premier scientific venue for the presentation of the science of decision making in health and medicine from multiple disciplines.

This year’s theme focuses on the challenges in making decisions about health technologies at both aggregate and individual levels and from different disciplines and paradigms. Meeting attendees will participate in discussions with society members who are international leaders in integrating these different perspectives and translating scientific knowledge into health-related clinical and policy decisions.

Call for Abstracts / Save the Date Brochure
International Travel Scholarship Application
Conference Web Page

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October 29, 2010

8th Annual Southeastern Health Economics Study Group Conference: University of Georgia

Location: Athens, Georgia, USA
Dates: October 29-30, 2010
Abstract Deadline: June 30, 2010
Department: Public Administration and Policy, and Economics

The purpose of this invitational conference is to present and promote active exchange and discussion of the latest health economics research among senior and junior economists. Some meals will be provided. All other expenses, including transportation and lodging, are the participants’ responsibility.

10 papers will be accepted for presentation. The conference will consist of a full day of presentations on Friday, October 29 and a half-day of presentations on Saturday, October 30. Each paper will be allotted one hour, including 30 minutes for presentation and 30 minutes for discussant comments and discussion from the floor. The number of participants in the conference will be limited. While submissions are invited from any geographical location, preference will be given to presenters from the Southeastern region of the United States.

If you would like to participate, please submit an abstract (maximum of two pages) in electronic format (pdf preferred) to shesg@googlegroups.com by June 30, 2010. Submissions should be unpublished.

Decisions will be made by July 30, 2010. Completed papers must be received by the conference organizers by August 31, 2010 For further information, please contact David Bradford (Phone: 706-542-2731; E-mail: bradfowd@uga.edu).

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October 30, 2010

Call for Abstracts: 10th Workshop on Costs and Assessment in Psychiatry - Mental Health Policy and Economics

Location: Venice, Italy
Conference dates: 25-27 March 2011
Submission Deadline: 30 October 2010

Submissions of Abstracts are being accepted for the 10th Workshop on Costs and Assessment in Psychiatry - Mental Health Policy and Economics, Venice, Italy, March 25-27, 2011.

The Journal of Mental Health Policy and Economics (please visit the Journal at http://www.icmpe.org/ will publish the Abstracts selected for presentation at the 10th Venice Workshop in Vol. 14, Supplement 1, 2011.

Detailed information on the 10th Workshop and on the abstracts submission process is available at: http://www.icmpe.org/test1/events/events.htm

Subject areas

The subject areas (not exhaustive) for the submission of abstracts of original research are listed below.

Burden of Mental and Addictive Disorders

  • Burden of Illness / Cost of Illness Studies
  • Costs of Psychiatric and Medical Comorbidities
  • Family and Worksite Consequences
  • Labor Market Impacts

Economic Value of Psychiatric Treatments and Services Provision

Cost-benefit, Cost-effectiveness, and Cost-utility Analysis of:

  • Inpatient and Outpatient Services
  • New Psychotropic Medications for Mental and Addictive Disorders
  • Psychotherapy and Psychological Treatments
  • Psychosocial Interventions
  • Preventive Services

Financing Psychiatric Services and Treatments

  • Analysis of Services for Mental and Addictive Disorders
  • Public and Private Financing of Psychiatric Services
  • Contractual Arrangements and Financial Risks for Providers and Payers
  • Parity in Financing Psychiatric and Medical Services
  • Innovative Payment Methods
  • Access to psychiatric services and treatments
  • Reimbursements of services and pharmaceuticals
  • Aging, Epidemiological Transition and Planning ofPsychiatric Services

Financing Psychiatric and Social Services for Special Populations

Financing Community Psychiatric Services for:

  • Severe Mental and Addictive Disorders
  • Deinstitutionalization of Long-term Institutionalized Individuals
  • Young Severely Ill Patients
  • Chronic Psychiatric Patients
  • Medically Underserved Populations
  • Minorities
  • Health and Socioeconomic Disparities
  • Peer Support among Subjects with Severe Mental Illness
  • Housing

Rationing

  • Management of Psychiatric Care
  • Rationing Psychiatric Services, Burden on Families and Out-of-Pocket Expenditures
  • Formularies
  • Cost-Shifting Patterns between Psychiatric and Social Services

Mental Health Policy

  • Mental Health Policy Formulation
  • Analysis of Mental Health Policy Implementation
  • Drug Reimbursement Policy Models
  • Mental Health Policies in Different Regions of the World
  • “Recovery” Oriented Models

Outcomes Analysis

Clinical Measures:

  • Diagnosis, Symptoms, Disabilities, Quality of Life
  • Treatment Side-effects
  • Disorder-specific and General Health Measures

Social Measures:

  • Social Activity Measures
  • Productivity Measures

Utility Measures:

  • Utility Measures of Disease-specific and General Health States and Disabilities
  • Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO)
  • Patient Subjective Usefulness and Preferences of Outcomes and Interventions

Ethics and Perspectives

  • Need, Demand and Medical Necessity
  • Analysis of Perspectives and Behaviors (Patients, Families, Clinicians, Payers, Mental Health Services and Health Technology Providers, Managed Care Companies, Society)
  • Moral Hazard
  • Involuntary Commitment Policies and Practices
  • Civil Rights

Please direct questions regarding this Call for Papers to:

Massimo Moscarelli, MD moscarelli@icmpe.org

Secretariat

International Center of Mental Health Policy and Economics ICMPE Via Daniele Crespi 7 20123 Milan Italy
FAX +39-02-5810 6901
E-mail: info@icmpe.org
Website: http://www.icmpe.org/

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November 1, 2010

Call for Abstracts: Valuing Lives- A Conference on Ethics in Health and the Environment

Location: New York, New York, USA
Venue: New York University
Date: March 5, 2011
Abstract submission deadline: November 1, 2010

Call for papers and other information can be found at http://bioethics.as.nyu.edu/object/Bioethics.valuinglives

Questions? email sachs@nyu.edu

Various policy issues in environmental and health-related matters force policymakers to trade human lives against other values. We seek to bring together scholars from philosophy, law and economics for a one-day conference to discuss whether and how this can be done in a morally permissible manner. The conference will feature original, unpublished papers of high quality.

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November 10, 2010

The American Evaluation Association Annual Meeting

Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA
Venue: Grand Hyatt San Antonio
Conference dates: Wednesday, November 10 to Saturday, November 13, 2010
Abstract submission deadline: Friday, March 19, 2010

The American Evaluation Association invites evaluators from around the world to attend its annual conference to be held Wednesday, November 10, through Saturday, November 13, 2010 in San Antonio, Texas. We’ll be convening at the lovely Grand Hyatt San Antonio, right in the heart of the vibrant city and adjacent to the Riverwalk’s nightlife, restaurants, and strolling grounds. Discounted hotel reservations will be available in March.

AEA’s annual meeting is expected to bring together approximately 2500 evaluation practitioners, academics, and students, and represents a unique opportunity to gather with professional colleagues in a collaborative, thought-provoking, and fun atmosphere.

The conference is broken down into 44 Topical Strands that examine the field from the vantage point of a particular methodology, context, or issue of interest to the field as well as the Presidential Strand highlighting this year’s Presidential Theme of Evaluation Quality. Presentations may explore the conference theme or any aspect of the full breadth and depth of evaluation theory and practice.

Proposals are due by midnight in the Eastern time zone, on Friday, March 19, 2010.

For more information please visit our conference website.

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November 16, 2010

First Global Symposium on Health Systems Research

Location: Montreux, Switzerland
Conference dates: 16-19 November 2010
Submission deadline: 30 April 2010

The World Health Organization and partners will convene the inaugural global symposium on health systems research on 16-19 November 2010. Researchers, policy-makers, funders, and other stakeholders representing diverse constituencies will gather in Montreux, Switzerland to share evidence, identify significant knowledge gaps, and set a research agenda for health systems research that reflects the needs of low and middle-income countries. The Symposium is structured around two main streams:

Applications are now being accepted in Stream 1 for individual presentations or proposals for organized sessions. Submissions in Stream 2 should be for organized sessions only.

  • Submissions in Stream 1 should be on research studies that are completed or ongoing, but the results should be available at the time of the symposium
  • Only on-line submissions are accepted
  • Only English language submissions will be considered
  • The abstract word count should be 300 words or less for Stream 1 and 500 words or less for Stream 2
  • Limited funding is available for applicants from low- and middle-income countries
  • The Symposium Secretariat reserves the right to accept, reject or request modifications of any submission

Deadline for submissions is 30 April 2010

More information can be found at:

http://www.hsr-symposium.org/
http://www.hsr-symposium.org/index.php/registration
http://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/symposium_brochure.pdf
email: healthsystemresearch@who.int

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December 6, 2010

Call for Abstracts: 10th Annual International Conference on Health Economics, Management and Policy

Location: Athens, Greece
Dates: 27-30 June 2011
Abstract submission deadline: 6th of December 2010

The University of Athens (School of Law, Economics and Political Science) in collaboration with the Health Research Unit of the Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER) organize their 10th International Conference in Athens, Greece, 27-30 June 2011. The conference website is http://www.atiner.gr/health.htm

The registration fee is €250 (euro), covering access to all sessions, 2 lunches, coffee breaks and conference material. In addition, a Greek night of entertainment, a dinner, a half-day tour to archaeological sites in Athens and a special one-day cruise in the Greek islands. Special arrangements will be made with local hotels for a limited number of rooms at a special conference rate.

The aim of the conference is to bring together scholars, researchers and students from all areas of health economics, management and policy. Areas of interest include (but are not confined to): Equity and Poverty in Health, Pharmaceutical Economics, Quality of Life, Economic Evaluation, Health Care Reforms, Social Security, School Health Programs, Health Law and Health Related Business.

Selected (reviewed) papers will be published in a Special Volume of the Conference Proceedings.

Please submit a 300-word abstract (by email) by 6th of December 2010 to: Dr. John Yfantopoulos, Professor, School of Law, Economics and Political Science, University of Athens, and Head of the Health Research Unit of ATINER, 8 Valaoritou Street, Kolonaki, 10671 Athens, Greece. Tel.: + 30 210 363-4210 Fax: + 30 210 3634209 Email: health@atiner.gr , URL: http://www.atiner.gr

If you want to participate without presenting a paper, i.e. chair a session, evaluate papers to be included in the conference proceedings or books, contribute to the editing, or any other offer to help please send an email to Dr. Gregory T. Papanikos, gtp@atiner.gr Director, ATINER.

The Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER) was established in 1995 as an independent academic organization with the mission to become a forum, where academics and researchers - from all over the world - could meet in Athens and exchange ideas on their research and discuss the future developments of their discipline. Since 1995, ATINER has organized more than 100 international conferences and has published over 80 books. Academically, the Institute consists of four research divisions and nineteen research units. Each research unit organizes at least an annual conference and undertakes various small and large research projects.

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December 9, 2010

Health Care Rationing Conference

Location: Rotterdam,The Netherlands
Dates: 9 - 10 December 2010

Aim of conference

In the late 1990s, the Dutch government started to experiment with ‘regulated competition’ in social health insurance. A milestone was the new Health Insurance Act in 2006 introducing a compulsory health insurance scheme for the entire population, carried out by (for-profit) health insurers, contracting individual and institutional health professionals. Safeguarding equal access, the new health insurance scheme introduced several preconditions like compulsory insurance, a basic benefit package, the prohibition of risk selection, a risk-equalization fund, etc. The idea of competitive health insurance was combined with deregulating hospital planning and liberalizing health care tariffs.

In the new scheme medical need is still decisive in health care access decision-making, but merit-considerations are becoming important too. Shortening waiting times, priority arrangements were considered and/or introduced, based on non-medical criteria. Simultaneously, in terms of financing, health status has become important due to own payments-arrangements, limited insurance package options, etc. At the same time, health status disparities due to socioeconomic inequalities seem to be increasing.

Under these circumstances, confronted with increased health spending, we can expect the R-word becoming more eminent in the Dutch health care debate. Emerging relevant questions are: Who is responsible for rationing (the market, governments, bureaucrats, physicians or others)?; How does it function (explicit or implicit)?; What are relevant and acceptable selection criteria (QUALYs, DALYs, health status, sexe, age, etc)?; To what extent is current rationing just?; What can be done to make it more just?; How will health care rationing affect equal access to health care?; What is the relationship between health care rationing and differences in health status?, etc.

There is a wealth of literature in political theory, as well as in health care policy, economics, social medicine and law addressing these issues. What is needed is a consideration of the values involved and the impact of policy decisions on the expression of these values. Therefore, the Erasmus Observatory organizes an international conference, discussing health care rationing from a wide range of perspectives.

Speakers

The following speakers have confirmed their contribution:

  • Dr. Bert Boer, Executive member of the Board, Health Care Insurance Board (CVZ) (health policy)
  • Prof. Werner Brouwer (Erasmus University Rotterdam) (economics)
  • Prof. Norman Daniels (Harvard University) (philosophy, medical ethics)
  • Prof. Leonard Fleck (Michigan State University) (philosophy)
  • Prof. Colleen Flood (Toronto University) (law)
  • Dr. Anand Grover (Special Rapporteur United Nations) (law)
  • Prof. John Harris (University of Manchester) (bioethics)
  • Prof. Frances Kamm (Harvard University) (philosophy)
  • Prof. Johan Mackenbach (Erasmus University Rotterdam) (public health)
  • Prof. Alan Maynard (University of York) (economics)
  • Prof. Chris Newdick (University of Reading) (law)
  • Dr. Erik Nord (Nordic School of Public Health) (economics)
  • Prof. Bettina Schoene-Seifert (Muenster University) (medical ethics)
  • Dr. Keith Syrett (University of Bristol) (law)

Conference agenda

Further details: to be announced soon

Conference structure

The conference will include:

  • keynote lectures
  • parallel sessions
  • plenary discussions
  • poster presentations (young researchers)

Each conference day will open and close with plenary sessions with keynote presentations and debate. During each day, the conference will host parallel sessions addressing the defined questions.

A special poster session for young researchers is planned for Friday 10 December.

There will be a speakers’ dinner on the evening of Thursday 9 December.

The conference language is English.

Conference book

Speakers contributions will be collected and published by a well-known international publisher.

Venue

The conference will be held at the Erasmus University campus. Speakers and guests will be accommodated in Novotel Brainpark, next to the Woudestein campus of the Erasmus University.

Organizers

The Erasmus Observatory on Health law.

The Committee comprises:

Prof. Martin Buijsen
Prof. Werner Brouwer
Dr. Andre den Exter
Mahsa Ghari

Info:

info@erasmusobservatoryonhealthlaw.nl

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December 14, 2010

The 6th Annual Scientific Meeting of the UK Society for Behavioural Medicine: University of Leeds

Location: Leeds, UK
Dates: December 14-15 2010
Abstract deadline: Friday 20th August 2010

The Society invites all behavioural and public health researchers, clinical practitioners, epidemiologists, health and clinical psychologists, medical sociologists, health economists, nurses, pharmacists and all other interested colleagues in the field of behavioural medicine to participate in this two day meeting at Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds.

This year’s featured theme is “Advancing Science and Knowledge Translation” although submissions on a wide range of topics are invited. All submissions must use the relevant abstract form (see below).

Keynote speakers:

Pr. Sally McIntyre
Andrew Steptoe
Prof. Carl May
Prof. Frank Kee

Abstracts should be submitted by e-mail, using the submission form, to the conference organising committee by Friday 20th August 2010. More information regarding the Call for Abstracts is available at http://www.uksbm.org.uk

Further information about the conference at http://www.uksbm.org.uk or email: uksbm@leeds.ac.uk

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March 5, 2011

Valuing Lives - A Conference on Ethics in Health and the Environment

Location: New York, New York, USA
Venue: New York University
Date: March 5, 2011
Abstract submission deadline: November 1, 2010

Call for papers and other information can be found at http://bioethics.as.nyu.edu/object/Bioethics.valuinglives

Questions? email sachs@nyu.edu

Various policy issues in environmental and health-related matters force policymakers to trade human lives against other values. We seek to bring together scholars from philosophy, law and economics for a one-day conference to discuss whether and how this can be done in a morally permissible manner. The conference will feature original, unpublished papers of high quality.

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March 25, 2011

10th Workshop on Costs and Assessment in Psychiatry - Mental Health Policy and Economics

Location: Venice, Italy
Conference dates: 25-27 March 2011
Submission Deadline: 30 October 2010

Submissions of Abstracts are being accepted for the 10th Workshop on Costs and Assessment in Psychiatry - Mental Health Policy and Economics, Venice, Italy, March 25-27, 2011.

The Journal of Mental Health Policy and Economics (please visit the Journal at http://www.icmpe.org/ will publish the Abstracts selected for presentation at the 10th Venice Workshop in Vol. 14, Supplement 1, 2011.

Detailed information on the 10th Workshop and on the abstracts submission process is available at: http://www.icmpe.org/test1/events/events.htm

Subject areas

The subject areas (not exhaustive) for the submission of abstracts of original research are listed below.

Burden of Mental and Addictive Disorders

  • Burden of Illness / Cost of Illness Studies
  • Costs of Psychiatric and Medical Comorbidities
  • Family and Worksite Consequences
  • Labor Market Impacts

Economic Value of Psychiatric Treatments and Services Provision

Cost-benefit, Cost-effectiveness, and Cost-utility Analysis of:

  • Inpatient and Outpatient Services
  • New Psychotropic Medications for Mental and Addictive Disorders
  • Psychotherapy and Psychological Treatments
  • Psychosocial Interventions
  • Preventive Services

Financing Psychiatric Services and Treatments

  • Analysis of Services for Mental and Addictive Disorders
  • Public and Private Financing of Psychiatric Services
  • Contractual Arrangements and Financial Risks for Providers and Payers
  • Parity in Financing Psychiatric and Medical Services
  • Innovative Payment Methods
  • Access to psychiatric services and treatments
  • Reimbursements of services and pharmaceuticals
  • Aging, Epidemiological Transition and Planning ofPsychiatric Services

Financing Psychiatric and Social Services for Special Populations

Financing Community Psychiatric Services for:

  • Severe Mental and Addictive Disorders
  • Deinstitutionalization of Long-term Institutionalized Individuals
  • Young Severely Ill Patients
  • Chronic Psychiatric Patients
  • Medically Underserved Populations
  • Minorities
  • Health and Socioeconomic Disparities
  • Peer Support among Subjects with Severe Mental Illness
  • Housing

Rationing

  • Management of Psychiatric Care
  • Rationing Psychiatric Services, Burden on Families and Out-of-Pocket Expenditures
  • Formularies
  • Cost-Shifting Patterns between Psychiatric and Social Services

Mental Health Policy

  • Mental Health Policy Formulation
  • Analysis of Mental Health Policy Implementation
  • Drug Reimbursement Policy Models
  • Mental Health Policies in Different Regions of the World
  • “Recovery” Oriented Models

Outcomes Analysis

Clinical Measures:

  • Diagnosis, Symptoms, Disabilities, Quality of Life
  • Treatment Side-effects
  • Disorder-specific and General Health Measures

Social Measures:

  • Social Activity Measures
  • Productivity Measures

Utility Measures:

  • Utility Measures of Disease-specific and General Health States and Disabilities
  • Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO)
  • Patient Subjective Usefulness and Preferences of Outcomes and Interventions

Ethics and Perspectives

  • Need, Demand and Medical Necessity
  • Analysis of Perspectives and Behaviors (Patients, Families, Clinicians, Payers, Mental Health Services and Health Technology Providers, Managed Care Companies, Society)
  • Moral Hazard
  • Involuntary Commitment Policies and Practices
  • Civil Rights

Please direct questions regarding this Call for Papers to:

Massimo Moscarelli, MD moscarelli@icmpe.org

Secretariat

International Center of Mental Health Policy and Economics ICMPE Via Daniele Crespi 7 20123 Milan Italy
FAX +39-02-5810 6901
E-mail: info@icmpe.org
Website: http://www.icmpe.org/

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June 27, 2011

10th Annual International Conference on Health Economics, Management and Policy

Location: Athens, Greece
Dates: 27-30 June 2011
Abstract submission deadline: 6th of December 2010

The University of Athens (School of Law, Economics and Political Science) in collaboration with the Health Research Unit of the Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER) organize their 10th International Conference in Athens, Greece, 27-30 June 2011. The conference website is http://www.atiner.gr/health.htm

The registration fee is €250 (euro), covering access to all sessions, 2 lunches, coffee breaks and conference material. In addition, a Greek night of entertainment, a dinner, a half-day tour to archaeological sites in Athens and a special one-day cruise in the Greek islands. Special arrangements will be made with local hotels for a limited number of rooms at a special conference rate.

The aim of the conference is to bring together scholars, researchers and students from all areas of health economics, management and policy. Areas of interest include (but are not confined to): Equity and Poverty in Health, Pharmaceutical Economics, Quality of Life, Economic Evaluation, Health Care Reforms, Social Security, School Health Programs, Health Law and Health Related Business.

Selected (reviewed) papers will be published in a Special Volume of the Conference Proceedings.

Please submit a 300-word abstract (by email) by 6th of December 2010 to: Dr. John Yfantopoulos, Professor, School of Law, Economics and Political Science, University of Athens, and Head of the Health Research Unit of ATINER, 8 Valaoritou Street, Kolonaki, 10671 Athens, Greece. Tel.: + 30 210 363-4210 Fax: + 30 210 3634209 Email: health@atiner.gr , URL: http://www.atiner.gr

If you want to participate without presenting a paper, i.e. chair a session, evaluate papers to be included in the conference proceedings or books, contribute to the editing, or any other offer to help please send an email to Dr. Gregory T. Papanikos, gtp@atiner.gr Director, ATINER.

The Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER) was established in 1995 as an independent academic organization with the mission to become a forum, where academics and researchers - from all over the world - could meet in Athens and exchange ideas on their research and discuss the future developments of their discipline. Since 1995, ATINER has organized more than 100 international conferences and has published over 80 books. Academically, the Institute consists of four research divisions and nineteen research units. Each research unit organizes at least an annual conference and undertakes various small and large research projects.

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July 10, 2011

8th World iHEA Congress on Health Economics: Transforming Health & Economics

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sponsor: University of Toronto
Dates: July 10-13 2011

More Coming Soon!

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Contact

iHEA 902-461-4432
902-461-IHEA
416-352-1395 fax

Tom GetzenExecutive Director and CEO
215-242-1196

Bill SwanDeputy CEO