7th World Congress on Health Economics
Beijing, China | July 12-15, 2009
NEW: Scholarship application information for Students and Developing Country Scholars has been added.
Submission for Abstracts and Session Proposals
Closing date: 3 December 2008 at 11:59 PST (or 2359 UTC-8) [EXTENDED]
Acceptances Emailed: 15 January 2009
Individual abstract and session submission opens September 15, 2008 and ends December 3, 2008.
Note that you will require a calendar year 2008 iHEA membership to have your submission fee waived (Individual, Affiliate, Student, Low-income and Joint memberships are eligible). Otherwise you will have to pay the US$ 125 Non-Member Submission Fee.
Those holding only calendar year 2009 Memberships aren't eligible for the submission fee waiver, however 7th World Congress member registration prices are available exclusively to 2009 iHEA Members (US$ 575 early bird member rate versus US$ 1200 non-member rate).
Individual Abstracts: You may submit individual abstracts using our online form. We will confirm submission to the individual abstract presenter within 72 hours of submission.
Organized Sessions: Session submissions are being accepted via Email to submissions@healtheconomics.org.
NOTE: Please ensure that your submission is text only. Our review system cannot handle graphics or tables.
Submissions must be in English.
The role of the private sector in health
An iHEA pre-congress symposium
Date: July 11, 2009
Time: 8.30-16.00
Venue: Beijing International Convention Center
Submission Deadline: 3 December 2008 [EXTENDED]
This one-day symposium is envisaged as a dialogue between researchers interested in the private sector, and between researchers and policymakers, with the overall aim of mapping out what is already known, and where research priorities lie based on policy needs; and promoting greater research interest and knowledge generation in this area for the benefit of health systems development.
Submission of abstract for the pre-congress symposium by November 15 latest to PSPIHEA2009@healtheconomics.org. Abstracts should be submitted in MS-word file attached to a mail without text. Subject should be "abstract submission"
Note: Submission is separate from 7th World Congress Abstract Submission
Risk Equalization & Risk Adjustment
An iHEA pre-congress seminar
Date: July 11, 2009
Venue: Beijing International Convention Center
Submission Deadline: 21 November 2008 [EXTENDED]
The Risk Adjustment Network (RAN) and iHEA have jointly organized a one-day Pre-Congress Seminar on "Risk Equalization & Risk Adjustment in competitive health insurance markets". This Seminar will take place at 11th July 2009 in Beijing prior to the iHEA-World Conference (12-15 July 2009) and is open for all participants of the iHEA World Congress. There is no additional fee to Congress participants.
Submission of abstract for the pre-congress seminar by November 15 latest to Konstantin Beck. Abstracts should be submitted in MS-word file attached to a e-mail.
Note: Submission is separate from 7th World Congress Abstract Submission
Important Dates
- September 15, 2008
- Abstract and Organized Session Submission Opens
- November 15, 2008
- Abstract and Organized Session Submission Closes
- December 15, 2008
- Early Bird Registration Ends
- January 15, 2009
- Acceptances E-Mailed
- January 31, 2009
- Draft Program Posted
- April 30, 2009
- Advertisement Artwork and Sponsor Logos Due
- May 31, 2009
- Last Date for Program Changes
- June 30, 2009
- Exhibitor Requests Deadline (subject to availability)
Registration Rates
Member Rates
- Presenters Rate (Until Dec 15, 2008)
- USD $575
- Members Rate (Until May 31, 2009)
- USD $750
- Members Late Rate (June 1-June 30, 2009)
- USD $950
- On-Site Members Rate
- USD $1150
Non-Member Rates
- Non-Members Rate (Until June 30, 2009)
- USD $1200
- On-Site Non-Members Rate
- USD $1400
Go to our new registration system and register today!
Refunds
| Refund | Dates |
|---|---|
| 100% | until February 15, 2009 |
| Full refund less $100 USD administrative fee | February 15, 2009 - May 31, 2009 |
| No refunds for presenters | after May 31, 2009 (substitutions acceptable upon approval by program committee) |
| Refund | Dates |
|---|---|
| 100% | until February 15, 2009 |
| Full refund less $100 USD administrative fee | February 15, 2009 - June 30, 2009 |
| No refunds for attendees | after June 30, 2009 (substitutions acceptable) |
Cancellations will be accepted via phone (+1-902-461-4432) or e-mail (registration@healtheconomics.org), and must be received by the above stated deadlines to be eligible for the refund listed (you will be given a confirmation number as "proof of cancellation before deadline"). Refunds will not be available for registrants who choose not to attend an event. Substitutions for attendees will be accepted at any time before the conference, presenters must receive approval from program committee (registration@healtheconomics.org).
iHEA reserves the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable. If iHEA cancels an event, registrants will be offered a full refund.
Exhibitor Information
To register for exhibit opportunities, contact Christopher Martin at membership@healtheconomics.org or 902-461-4432.
Advertising
Contact Christopher Martin at membership@healtheconomics.org for availability of advertising opportunies and artwork specifications.
Travel
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To obtain the Star Alliance™ Conventions Plus discounts, please call the reservation office of a participating Star Alliance Member Airline and quote the following Convention Code: CA03S09.
Registered participants plus one accompanying person travelling to the event are automatically granted a discount of up to 20%, depending on fare and class of travel booked.
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- Air China
- Participating Airlines
- SWISS International Air Lines, TAP Portugal, Lufthansa, Adria Airways, Croatia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Canada, United, Asiana Airlines, Air China, Austrian Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, THAI, Shanghai Airlines
For booking office information please visit: Star Alliance Conventions Plus website
Discounts are offered on published business and economy class fares, excluding website/internet fares, senior and youth fares, group fares and Round the World fares.
Please note: For travel from Japan and New Zealand special fares or discounts are offered by the participating airlines on their own network.
When making your travel plans please present confirmation of your registration or proof of attendance.
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