___ ___ _______________ ________ / / / / / _____________/ / ___ | / / / / / / / / | | _ / / / / / / / / | | |_| / / / / / / / / | | _ / /__________/ / / /______ / /______| | | | / ___________ / / _______/ / ________ | | | / / / / / / / / | | | | / / / / / / / / | | | | / / / / / / / / | | | | / / / / / /_____________ / / | | |_| /__/ /__/ /________________/ /__/ |__| N E W S ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| |||||||||||| Volume 3, Number 11, November 1998 ||||||||||| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| A publication of the INTERNATIONAL HEALTH ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION (iHEA) **** Back issues of iHEA NEWS are archived on the iHEA WWW homepage: **** **** **** EDITORIAL BOARD W. David Bradford, Ph.D. Center for Health Care Research, Medical University of South Carolina Jim Burgess, Ph.D. Management Science Group, Department of Veterans Affairs NOTES TO CONTRIBUTORS The editors must hear from you so that iHEA NEWS can effectively serve as a medium of communication for iHEA members. We are soliciting contributions from all members who have information relevant to the membership at large. There are a number of specific items we are seeking: * Announcement of job openings; * Announcement of conferences or seminars in health economics; * Calls for papers by journals and book editors; * Announcements of new appointments and promotions; * Articles describing activities or new initiatives at your institution, Center or firm (perhaps describing your departmental or university programs in health economics, discussing new pedagogical tools used in health economics education, describing new governmental policy initiatives or programs, and so forth). Please send any contributions via e-mail to the editors: W. David Bradford or James Burgess . ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| |||||||||||||||| Contents for the Issue ||||||||||||||||| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| iHEA AND GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS ERRATUM: SPECIAL PRICE DISCOUNT AVAILIBLE FOR iHEA MEMBERS: JOBS JOB OPENINGS FOR ECONOMISTS - OCTOBER ISSUE JOB OPENINGS FOR ECONOMISTS - NOVEMBER ISSUE CLAPP AND MAYNE, INC. UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY MEDTAP INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA - CHAPEL HILL PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS SETON HALL UNIVERSITY TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON XAVIER UNIVERSITY YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE CALLS FOR PAPERS EIGHTH EUROPEAN WORKSHOP ON ECONOMETRICS AND HEALTH ECONOMICS FORTHCOMING ARTICLES ELECTRONIC HEALTH ECONOMICS LETTERS Vol. 2, No. 2, SEPT. 1998 HEALTH ECONOMICS Vol. 7, No. 6, SEPT. 1998 INQUIRY, Vol. 35, No. 1, SPRING 1998 INQUIRY, Vol. 35, No. 2, SUMMER 1998 JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS, Vol.17, No. 5, 1998 MEDICAL CARE RESEARCH AND REVIEW, VOL. 55, No. 4, DECEMBER 1998 SUBSCRIPTION AND MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This newsletter is typeset in Courier 10 point font, and reads best that format. If the document is not well-aligned, reset your mail reader to display a non-proportional font (such as Courier). ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ========================================================================= iHEA ANNOUNCEMENTS ========================================================================= ERRATUM: The dates for the International Health Economics Association 2nd World Conference were incorrectly reported in the last issue of iHEA NEWS. The correct dates are June 6-9, 1999 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. ------------------------------------- SPECIAL PRICE DISCOUNT AVAILIBLE FOR iHEA MEMBERS: Members of iHEA have been offered a special discounted price by John Wiley and Sons Publishers on a new book: Health, Health Care and Health Economics: Perspectives on Distribution Edited by MORRIS L. BARER, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, TOM GETZEN, Temple University, Philadelphia, USA and GREG STODDART, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada. Details of the price discount and an order form can be found on the iHEA WWW Homepage, at: ========================================================================= CALLS FOR PAPERS ========================================================================= EIGHTH EUROPEAN WORKSHOP ON ECONOMETRICS AND HEALTH ECONOMICS 8-10 September 1999 UNIVERSITY OF CATANIA, ITALY Local organisers: Giacomo Pignataro and Ilde Rizzo Series organisers: Andrew Jones and Owen O'Donnell THE PROGRAMME: This series of workshops is intended to provide a forum for the development and dissemination of applications of econometrics and other quantitative methods in health economics. The focus is on applied econometrics but we are happy to consider health-related applications of mathematical economics, experimental economics and other quantitative approaches. As in previous years, the number of participants will be limited to around 40 to avoid the need for parallel sessions. The programme will consist of 12-15 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 either author, discussant or chairperson. Subsidies should be available to help cover the registration and travel costs of those who participate. SELECTION OF PAPERS: Papers for the 1999 Workshop will be selected on the basis of full drafts. The deadline for submitting draft papers is 1 July 1999. Authors will have the opportunity to submit their papers for publication in the "workshop issue" of Health Economics, and it would be helpful if papers are prepared according to the journal's notes for contributors. FURTHER INFORMATION: Any enquiries concerning the Workshop should be addressed to: Andrew Jones Department of Economics and Related Studies University of York Heslington York, YO1 5DD United Kingdom Tel: +44-1904-433766 Fax: +44-1904-433759 e-mail: amj1@york.ac.uk ========================================================================= JOBS ========================================================================= JOB OPENINGS FOR ECONOMISTS - OCTOBER ISSUE The American Economic Association has published the October issue of JOB OPENINGS FOR ECONOMISTS (JOE). This publication lists a large number of jobs for which professionally trained economists are sought. In addition, these jobs are indexed by the fields of interests, including HEALTH ECONOMICS. The October JOE contains job ads for 31 positions for which HEALTH ECONOMICS is a listed field of interest. This issue of JOE can be accessed on the World Wide Web, at: ------------------------------------- JOB OPENINGS FOR ECONOMISTS - NOVEMBER SUPPLIMENT The American Economic Association has published the November issue of JOB OPENINGS FOR ECONOMISTS (JOE). This publication lists a large number of jobs for which professionally trained economists are sought. In addition, these jobs are indexed by the fields of interests, including HEALTH ECONOMICS. The November JOE contains job ads for 34 positions for which HEALTH ECONOMICS is a listed field of interest. This issue of JOE can be accessed on the World Wide Web, at: ------------------------------------- CLAPP AND MAYNE, INC. Senior Associate in Health Finance and Economics - Washington DC Clapp and Mayne, Inc. has an immediate full-time opening for a senior health finance and economic specialist to supervise and support sector reform and patient classification activities in several countries in Latin America. This position is based in our Washington, DC office; part time and short-term positions also available in Washington and overseas. Responsibilities include providing technical assistance to C&M programs and projects and conducts training in the following areas: -Health finance; -Provider payment systems; -Case-mix analysis; -Health sector reform; -Health economics. Profile Desired: -Ph.D. in health economics, finance or related field or Master's degree with demonstrated experience; -At least 10 years of experience in the relevant area; -Demonstrated high level of expertise in health finance; -Proficiency in English and Spanish Preferred qualifications: -Experience working in Latin America, other international experience also valuable; -Familiarity with USAID, Inter-American Development Bank, World Bank programs. The health sector is and has been the mainstream C&M&rsquos work in recent years. Many of the 1,300 international projects carried out to date have been in the health sector. This work covers a wide range of management, finance and information activities in all regions of the world. More information on our firm and our projects can be found at www.cmusa.com. Please send inquiries and curricula vitae via e-mail to: healthfinance@cmusa.com. ------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Sanders-Brown Center on Aging and Ph.D. Program in Gerontology The Sanders-Brown Center on Aging and Ph.D. Program in Gerontology has an extraordinary opportunity to expand its research strength in both biomedical and social and behavioral aspects of aging through a new Research Challenge Trust Fund Program. Under the auspices of this program, the Center will hire five tenure-track or tenured, distinguished faculty. Creative, successful individuals who want to contribute to vibrant, growing research programs at the Center on Aging (a Commonwealth Center of Excellence) and participate in the teaching and service missions of the University are invited to apply. Successful candidates at a tenured level are expected to possess established, externally funded research programs, and successful candidates at the tenure track level are expected to develop and maintain innovative, externally funded research programs. Competitive start-up funds, state-funded salary commensurate with experience and modern research facilities will be provided. Special consideration will be given to applicants who complement existing Center on Aging strengths in Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases, Stroke, long-term care and rural aging. [Position 1 - N/A] Position 2 Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor with a focus in the social or behavioral sciences. Areas of focus might include: chronic care of residents with neurodegenerative diseases in nursing facilities, assisted living, or other long-term care settings; cognitive functioning in neurodegenerative diseases; caregiving; and service delivery (especially in rural areas). Position 3 Health Policy and Aging: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor with strong background in social policy, program development and/or health services research on the changing landscape of health care provision for the elderly. Areas of expertise might include: health policy and neurodegenerative diseases; managed care; health care finance, rural service provision, health survey research and rural Applicants must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree. Preference will be given to candidates with postdoctoral experience. Interested individuals should send a curriculum vita, summary of past experience, future research plans, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Dr. William R. Markesbery or Dr. Graham D. Rowles, Faculty Search Committees, Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40536-0230; telephone 606-323-6040; FAX 606-323-2866. The search committees will begin reviewing applications on October 15 and will continue until the positions are filled. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. The University of Kentucky is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. ------------------------------------- MEDTAP INTERNATIONAL HEALTH CARE DECISION ANALYST MEDTAP International, Inc., a health services and health outcomes research firm with offices in Washington and London, is recruiting a Research Scientist for its Center for Health Care Decision Making. MEDTAP provides strategic planning and analytical support to the pharmaceutical, and medical device industry, private insurers, government, and other organizations seeking solutions to the complex problems presented by evolution in health care technology and the health care delivery systems worldwide. Located in Bethesda, Maryland, the Center for Health Care Decision Making performs studies such as: assessment of the costs and outcomes of medical technologies through modeling; evaluation of the factors influencing medical treatment decisions; and optimal allocation of limited resources in health care systems and organizations. We seek creative, highly motivated individuals, committed to excellence, and comfortable working on multiple projects with fixed budgets and deadlines. Applicants should have: a masterís or doctoral degree in a relevant discipline; experience in decision analysis, modeling, simulation, and/or operations research; and interest in health services research. MEDTAP offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, profit sharing, stock options, and a collegial quasi-academic environment. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae and copies of recent publications with a cover letter referencing this job opening to: Center for Health Care Decision Making MEDTAP International 7101 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 Information can also be sent by e-mail to info@medtap.com. Additional information regarding MEDTAP can be found at http://www.MEDTAP.com ------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS Graduate Program in Health Administration The Graduate Program in Health Administration at The University of Memphis seeks qualified applicants for two anticipated, full-time, tenure-track, nine-month, faculty positions, effective Fall 1999, at the assistant, associate, or full professor level. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in health services administration or related discipline, a demonstrated record of scholarly research, and graduate level teaching in one or more of the following areas: strategic planning and marketing, clinical outcomes, healthcare finance, or management/organization theory. Responsibilities include teaching, research, substantial program involvement, and community outreach. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Send letters of application, vita, transcript, samples of published work (including works in progress), and three letters of recommendation to: Search Committee, Graduate Program in Health Administration, Campus Box 526107, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152-6107. For further information contact Greer Gay at 901/678-5527 or eggay@latte.memphis.edu or Randall Newman at 901/678-2794 or rnewman@memphis.edu. The selection process begins December 1, 1998 and may continue until positions are filled. Applicants may visit our web site at http://www.people.memphis.edu/~gahealthadm/. The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. ------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA - CHAPEL HILL The Department of Health Policy and Administration, School of Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is seeking a health economist with strong methodological skills, a demonstrated track record of research and publication, and excellent teaching capabilities to fill a tenure track position beginning in the 1999-2000 academic year. Rank is open with compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications. Ph.D. must be conferred for appointment in professorial rank. The department is one of the largest and strongest of its kind in the country. Our graduate programs are consistently ranked in the top three nationally. We have 25 full time faculty and over 90 adjunct faculty teaching students in undergraduate, masterís, and doctoral programs. The research program is substantial and growing with a number of new initiatives underway. The candidate would join three doctorally prepared health economist colleagues in the department along with numerous others in the school and UNC campus. Further, the Research Triangle area is becoming known for its rich concentration of health economists, which fosters intrainstitutional and interinstitutional collaborations. In addition, Chapel Hill is recognized as one of the best places in the country to live and work. Please send your resumeí and letter of interest to Kerry Kilpatrick, MBA, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Health Policy and Administration, School of Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7400, email: kerry_kilpatrick@unc.edu. ------------------------------------- PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS PricewaterhouseCoopers is looking for an individual with the following experience for a two year position in Guyana as part of a team for the Guyana-Health Sector Policy and Institutional Development Program. Health Policy Analyst 1. Five years experience as a health policy advisor, or senior health official with an in-depth understanding of health reform issues, including institutional analysis, sustainable financing, management, program planning and resource allocation. 2. Understanding of health systems decentralization and experience in functional analysis of decentralized units, particularly related to the management of financial and human resources. 3. Direct involvement in the implementation of primary care programs and health care reforms. 4. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills. Experience in management of international donor-funded technical cooperation programs a asset. Please contact Dale McMurchy ASAP at dale.mcmurchy@ca.pwcglobal.com or 416-869-2886. ------------------------------------- SETON HALL UNIVERSITY Assistant Academic Director Online Master of Healthcare Administration Program Seton Hall University (www.shu.edu) has inaugurated an On-Line Master of Healthcare Administration Program and is currently taking applications for an Assistant Academic Director. This 35-40 hour per week on-campus position calls for an individual with experience in graduate-level healthcare management teaching and/or administration, a Ph.D. or equivalent preferred (some Master's degreed prepared applicants will be considered), and a working knowledge of online distance education learning. Please forward all inquiries to: Philip DiSalvio, Ed.D., Academic Director On-Line Master of Healthcare Administration Program Seton Hall University e-mail: disalvph@shu.edu phone: (973)761-9086 ------------------------------------- TEXAS A&M School of Rural Public Health The newly formed School of Rural Public Health in College Station, Texas, is growing rapidly and is expanding its leadership and faculty. The School has a traditional academic program, but unlike any other school of public health in the country, emphasis will be placed on the often unique or different health issues and needs of rural populations. This is a very intentional and novel approach because of the formidable public health needs facing, in particular, the rural communities of Texas as well as the nation and the urgency to improve urban-rural relationships relevant to health in a rapidly changing health system environment. The School is a component of the Health Science Center at Texas A&M University, a land, sea and space grant university with a student body of more than 43,000. Texas A&M ranks among the top seven universities in the country in research funding and tenth in endowment support. A broad range of interdisciplinary research, education and service activities are possible through on-campus academic components as well as multiple campuses and extension units scattered throughout Texas. All positions listed below are 12-month, tenure-track positions. Unless otherwise noted, all positions are open immediately. Rank and salaries are commensurate with experience. Candidates who also have a degree in public health may be preferred. Associate Dean: Candidates for the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs should have a doctorate in public health or in a related field. This individual should have demonstrated accomplishments and experience in teaching and scholarly activities such as research, grantsmanship, and peer-reviewed publications. Experience in administration in a public health institution is essential. The successful candidate will assist the Dean in providing leadership to achieving the academic (education and research) mission of the School including the development and implementation of a strategic academic plan with goals, objectives, evaluation, projected outcomes; planning and implementation of quality and innovative professional, graduate, and postgraduate education; stimulation of research and other scholarly activities; management and securing of resources for the School; and establishment of collaborative relationships both within and external to the health science center/university. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Dr. R. Kelly Hester, Chair, Search Committee for the Associate Dean, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, Office of the Medical Dean-Academic Affairs,102 Reynolds Medical Building, College Station, Texas 77843-1114. For additional information you may contact Dr. Hester at (409) 862-1194. Deadline for application is December 1, 1998, or until the position is filled. Department of Health Policy and Management Health Economist: Eligible candidates should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and possess a strong history of research funding. An interest in the economics of rural health care delivery systems is important. An appointment at the associate professor level is anticipated. A joint appointment with the Bush School of Government is expected. Health Services Researcher: Eligible candidates should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in health services research or a comparable field and have the ability to work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team of investigators. Some teaching will be required. Successful history of research funding is essential. Interest in rural health care delivery systems is important. An associate professor level appointment is targeted. Public Health Management: Primary teaching responsibilities are in the area of managing health care systems. Successful history of research funding is essential. Eligible candidates should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in management with a track record of teaching and research in health care management. Experience and expertise in both the public and private sectors is desirable. Anticipated hiring at the associate professor level. For more information, call or write: Ms. Karen Cole, School of Rural Public Health, 1266 Centeq Building Suite 260, College Station, Texas 77843-1266, (409) 845-2387. Texas A&M University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. ------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Pharmaceutical Care Systems, Management and Outcomes Associate/Full Professor The University of Washington is seeking applicants for a full-time tenure track position with an emphasis on teaching and research in the area of pharmaceutical care systems, practice management or pharmaceutical outcomes research. The appointment will be in the Department of Pharmacy and the Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research and Policy Program with academic rank and salary commensurate with the candidate's qualifications. We are seeking candidates who have a Ph.D., Dr.P.H., or Sc.D. Preference will be given to applicants with a professional degree in pharmacy and community-based research experience. Candidates should have demonstrated ability to obtain funding for research and evidence of successful teaching. The successful candidate will maintain a collaborative program of research and provide teaching and advising to professional degree, graduate, and postdoctoral trainees and will be responsible for coordinating a portion of the pharmaceutical care systems course sequence. Interdisciplinary collaborative research opportunities exist within UW Health Sciences Center, University affiliated hospitals and other organizations. For more information about UW Health Sciences center, visit http://healthlinks.washington.edu/, and for more information about the Department of Pharmacy, visit http://weber.u.washington.edu/~pharma. The position is available immediately. A review of applications will begin October 1, 1998, and continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests and the names of three persons who can provide letters of recommendation. Send applications to: Chair, Search Committee Department of Pharmacy, Box 357630 School of Pharmacy University of Washington Seattle, WA 98195-7630 Phone: 206-543-6788 http://weber.u.washington.edu/~pharma/depthome.html The University of Washington is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, handicap, national or ethnic origin. ------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON The Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Wisconsin Medical School seeks to fill an assistant professor tenure-track position in health services research (Ph.D. or M.D. with relevant training and experience). Applicants should demonstrate strong quantitative methodology skills and substantive research interests in health services research. The successful applicant will have research and methodological interests that complement our program that focuses on the biological, behavioral, socioeconomic and environmental Determinants of population health and optimal policies and use of resources for disease prevention and health care. Principal responsibilities involve didactic teaching and supervision of doctoral students in the Population Health MS/Ph.D. Program, development of an individual research program and collaborative research with other faculty in the department, school and campus. Submit CV and letter describing research and teaching interests to Donn D'Alessio, M.D., Chair, Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 504 N. Walnut Street, Madison, WI 53705-2368. UW is an EEO/AA employer. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. ------------------------------------- XAVIER UNIVERSITY Chair of the Department and Director of the Graduate Program in Health Services Administration Xavier University, a Catholic University in the Jesuit tradition, seeks an outstanding and energetic teacher/leader/communicator for the tenure track faculty position of Chair of the Department of Health Services Administration and Director of the Graduate Program in Health Services Administration, to begin August 1999. The program is accredited by ACEHSA, has a full-time faculty of six, a part-time faculty of seven, a staff of four, and a diverse, nationally representative, full-time and evening student body of approximately 100 pursuing the MHSA degree. We seek a person who can effectively (1) teach and mentor our student population, (2) as a leader, represent the program internally and externally and engage both community and alumni resources, (3) join the faculty in continuing scholarship and in building upon the programís successful 40-year history of preparing leaders in health care, and (4) manage the programís resources. Those applying must have an earned doctorate relevant to health administration studies and have significant full-time, graduate-level faculty experience which complements the current faculty. Candidates should show evidence of excellence in teaching on the graduate level, a record of research and publication, and clear evidence of prior successful leadership. Prior faculty experience must qualify the candidate for appointment at the rank of associate or full professor. Xavier University is an Equality Opportunity Employer that urges women and minorities to apply. Deadline for applications is January 15, 1998. Please send letters of application with curriculum vitae, a concise statement of teaching philosophy and research plans, and the names and addresses of three references to: Dr. Jack Reamy Chair, Search Committee Department of Health Services Administration Xavier University 3800 Victory Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45207-731 ------------------------------------- YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Division of Health Policy and Administration Department of Epidemiology and Public Health Junior Faculty Position The Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at the Yale University School of Medicine seeks candidates for a new faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the area of health services research and management. Depending on achievements and department program evolution, this position would have the potential for tenure. A doctoral degree, which may include a Ph.D. or professional doctorate (e.g. M.D., D.O.), is required. Candidates should have demonstrated research ability in areas related to health services research and management, a solid publication record in peer reviewed journals, and appropriate teaching experience. Candidates are welcome in all disciplinary areas relevant to health services research and management. Research and teaching areas of interest include managed care and the management of care for vulnerable populations (e.g. the elderly, young and those with severe and persistent physical and mental illness). Research experience in linking clinical and financial data is desirable. Teaching assignments will be primarily at the master's level in a program with strong interdisciplinary ties to clinical fields and to the Yale School of Management. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience. Applications, nominations or inquires are invited. For full consideration, applicants should submit a letter of interest, a complete curriculum vitae, three letters of reference and a writing sample by February 1, 1999, to: William D. White Ph.D., Head, Health Management Program, Division of Health Policy and Administration, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Yale University School of Medicine, 60 College Street, Box 208034, New Haven, CT 06520-8034. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from women and minority candidates. ========================================================================= FORTHCOMING ARTICLES ========================================================================= ELECTRONIC HEALTH ECONOMICS LETTERS Vol. 2, No. 2, SEPT. 1998 The continuum-of-addiction: Cigarette smoking in relation to price among Americans aged 15-29 Harris, J.E., Chan, S.W. Response-ordering effects: A methodological issue in conjoint analysis Farrar, S., Ryan, M. ------------------------------------- HEALTH ECONOMICS Vol. 7, No. 6, SEPT. 1998 Estimating country-specific cost-effectiveness from multinational clinical trials Willke, R.J.. Glick, H.A., Polsky, D. and Schulman, K. More physicians: improved availability or induced demand? Carlsen, F. and Grytten, J. Price elasticities of demand for curative health care with control or sample selectivity on endogenous illness: an analysis for Sri Lanka Akin, J.S., Guilkey, D.K., Hutchinson, P.L. and McIntosh, M.T. The black box of health care expenditure growth determinants Barros, P.P.. Referral rates and waiting lists: some empirical evidence Goddard, J.A. and Tavakoli, M. Economic evaluation in schistosomiasis: valuation of health states preferences Kirigia, J. Choice of hospital: comments on ëGlobal budgets and excess demand or hospital care Kalant, N. ------------------------------------- INQUIRY, 35(1): Spring 1998 Letter from the Publisher: Happy Anniversary, Inquiry. The View From Here: Medicare Expansions 35 Years Later. Research Papers: Health Plan Report Cards and Insurance Choice. Chernew, Michael, Scanlon, Dennis P. The Association of Insurance Type with Costs of Dispensed Drugs. Mott, David A., Kreling, David H. Transitions in Insurance and Employment Among People with HIV Infection. Fleishman, John A. Determinants and Costs of Medicare Post-Acute Care Provided By SNFs and HHAs. Liu, Korbin, Wissokeer, Douglas, Rimes, Carolyn Reform of the Medicare AAPCC: Learning from Previous Proposals. Blumberg, Linda J., Evans, Alison Research Notes & Data Trends: Differences in Prescription Drug Utilization and Expenditures Between Blacks and Whites in the Georgia Medicaid Population. Khandker, Rezaul K., Simoni-Wastila, Linda J. ------------------------------------- INQUIRY, 35(2): Summer 1998 Assuring Quality, Information, and Choice in Managed Care. Davis, Karen, Schoen, Cathy Are Health-Based Payments a Feasible Tool for Addressing Risk Segmentation Rogal, Deborah L., Gauthier, Anne K. Risk Adjustment: Where Are We Now? Newhouse, Joseph P. Case Study: The Health Insurance Plan of California. Bertko, John, Hunt, Sandra Case Study: Colorado Medicaid HMO Risk Adjustment. Tollen, Laura, Rothman, Michael Case Study: the Minneapolis Buyers Health Care Action Group. Knutson, David Case Study: The Washington State Health Care Authority. Wilson, Vicki M., Smith, Cynthia A., Frazzini, David A. Risk Adjustment for the Medicare Program: Lessons Learned from Research and Demonstrations. Greenwald, Leslie M., Esposito, Al, Levy, Jesse M. The Consequences of Paying Medicare Managed Care Plans Their Costs. Sing, Merrile, Brown, Randall, Hill, Steven C. Risk Adjustment of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programs. Ettner, Susan L., Frank, Richard G., Notman, Elizabeth H. ------------------------------------- JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS, Vol.17, No. 5, 1998 Workplace performance effects from chronic depression and its treatment Ernst R. Berndt, Stan N. Finkelstein, Paul E. Greenberg Robert H. Howland, Alison Keith, A. John Rush James Russell, Martin B. Keller Creaming, skimping and dumping: provider competition on the intensive and extensive margins Randall P. Ellis Does increasing the beer tax reduce marijuana consumption? Rosalie Liccardo Pacula Agency in health care. Examining patients' preferences for attributes of the doctor-patient relationship Sandra Vick, Anthony Scott QALYs versus HYEs---what's right and what's wrong. A review of the controversy Walter Ried Time spent on waiting lists for medical care: an insurance approach Magnus Johannesson, Per-Olov Johansson, Tore Soderqvist ------------------------------------- MEDICAL CARE RESEARCH AND REVIEW, VOL. 55, No. 4, DECEMBER 1998 REVIEW ARTICLES Research Evidence on the Validity of Risk-Adjusted Mortality Rates as a Measure of Hospital Quality of Care J. William Thomas and Timothy P. Hofer Community Health Centers: Promise and Performance Anne Dievler and Terence Giovannini Meta-Analysis of Effectiveness of Interventions to Increase Influenza Immunization Rates Among High-Risk Population Groups Rhonda Sarnoff and Thomas Rundall EMPIRICAL RESEARCH Price Controls and Medicare Spending: Assessing the Volume Offset Assumption Stephen Zuckerman, Stephen A. Norton, and Diana Verrilli Commentary Gerald Kominski DATA AND TRENDS Urban-Rural Differences in Employer-Based Health Insurance Coverage of Workers Andrew F. Coburn, Elizabeth H. Kilbreth, Stephen H. Long, and M. Susan Marquis ========================================================================= SUBSCRIPTION AND MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION ========================================================================= A subscription to iHEA NEWS is included as a benefit of membership in iHEA. iHEA has been 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. Activities of the association include: - Present the annual "Kenneth J. Arrow Award for Best Paper in Health Economics." - Hold biennial conferences, the first May 19-23, 1996 in Vancouver, B.C. (640 delegates attended), and the second in June 6-9 1999 at Erasmus University, Rotterdam, the third 2001 at CHE, York, England. - Assist in the distribution of Journal of Health Economics and Health Economics, and provide both publications at discounts to members. - Publish a biannual newsletter, HEAL (Health Economics Analysis Letters), and a monthly electronic newsletter, iHEA NEWS listing upcoming meetings, recent paper presentations, jobs, and professional commentary. - Publish a series of books in health economics and a World Directory of Health Economists listing individuals and organizations. - Assist in the distribution of eHEL, electronic Health Economics Letters, an electronic journal with internet dissemination and peer-review of economic studies of policy, effectiveness, technology, market structures and pharmaceuticals around the world. 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