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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 ||||||||||||||||| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| JOBS UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK ASTRAZANECA BAYER DIAGNOSTICS BENCH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY CATALYST CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL DUKE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF HEIDELBERG MERCK & CO., INC. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MONASH UNIVERSITY MRC LABORATORIES UNIVERSITY OF NATAL QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE ROCHE PHARMACEUTICALS UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD UMEA UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY WYETH-AYERST CANADA, INC. UNIVERSITY OF YORK CALLS FOR PAPERS HARWOOD WORLDWIDE SERIES IN HEALTH ECONOMICS & POLICY HEALTH ECONOMISTS' STUDY GROUP INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP AT UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA CONFERENCES FOURTH BIENNIAL CONFERENCE ON THE INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION OF HEALTH CARE AND SPECIAL ISSUE ON THE INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION OF HEALTH CARE IN THE JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGY IFS HEALTH ECONOMICS SEMINAR FORTHCOMING ARTICLES HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT SCIENCE, VOL. 2, NO. 3 JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS: VOL. 18, NO. 5 SOCIAL SCIENCE AND MEDICINE, VOL. 49, NO. 11 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). ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ========================================================================= JOBS ========================================================================= UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA The University of Alberta, Department of Economics invites applications for three full-time positions starting July 1, 2000. Appointments will be made at the Assistant or Associate Professor levels. Entry-level applicants are expected to have a PhD (or be close to completion) and to display promise of excellence in teaching and research. Candidates at the upper levels must have well-established teaching and research records. Applications from outstanding individuals in all fields are encouraged. We are especially interested in candidates with teaching and research interests in macroeconomics and international trade. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and competitive with other Canadian institutions. These positions have been cleared for advertising at the tier-two level. Applications are invited from qualified individuals regardless of their immigration status. Send applications (including curriculum vitae and names of three referees who have been asked to send confidential letters of assessment) to Dr. Bradford Reid, Acting Chair, Department of Economics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2H4 by December 1, 1999. The University of Alberta is committed to the principle of equity in employment. As an employer, we welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. ------------------------------ ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK EDUCATION/HEALTH/POPULATION SPECIALISTS ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK Established in 1966 and headquartered in Manila, Philippines, our mandate is to promote economic and social progress of developing member countries in the Asian and Pacific region. Our staff comes from over 40 member countries of the Bank. We are seeking multi-skilled professionals for this position. Education/Health/Population Specialists participate either as principal contributors to the identification, formulation, and processing of a project, or as principals with full responsibilities for project implementation, which involve the monitoring and day-to-day administration of a loan or technical assistance project. They are required to conduct sector analysis and prepare/supervise regional technical assistance activities. The Bank offers an internationally competitive salary paid in US dollars. Salaries and benefits are generally free of tax except for citizens of some countries, primarily the USA and the Philippines, whose incomes are taxed by their respective governments. Applicants should be nationals of one of the bank's member countries. Women are actively encouraged to apply. Send CV and cover letter by fax or mail quoting: Ref. No. 99-117 to: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK P.O. BOX 789, 0980 MANILA, PHILIPPINES Fax: (63-2) 636-2444 E-mail: jobs@mail.asiandevbank.org Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. JEL Classification(s): I, R Application has to be received by 31 December 1999. ------------------------------ ASTRAZANECA ASTRAZENECA FELLOWSHIP IN HEALTH ECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH A two-year graduate fellowship is available at the Institute of Health Economics in Alberta, Canada, sponsored by AstraZeneca. The Research Fellows of the Institute, who are on faculty either at the University of Calgary or the University of Alberta, are engaged in a research program that covers a broad spectrum in health economics, health policy and health outcomes. This fellowship will be a training position, and the fellow will be supervised by a faculty member. The specific research area of the fellow will be determined on the basis of his/her previous university training and his/her interests, as well as those of the supervisor. It is anticipated that the fellow will spend up to 6 months at an AstraZeneca facility. The salary will be up to a maximum of $37,000 per annum, and a benefits package will be provided. A travel allowance will also be available. Applications are invited from interested individuals holding an advanced university degree (e.g. MSc., PharmD) in areas such as epidemiology, statistics, economics, pharmacy, or other clinical disciplines. The Institute of Health Economics is a joint venture of the governments of Alberta and Canada, the Universities of Alberta and Calgary and ten research-based pharmaceutical companies. It has been established as an independent, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to deliver outstanding health economics, health outcomes and health policy research and related services to governments, health care providers, the health care industry and universities. Individuals interested in this position may submit an application in confidence by 29 October 1999 to: Mr. Joseph Gebran Institute of Health Economics #710, 10665 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 3S9 http://www.ihe.ab.ca The application will be reviewed by a joint group of representatives of AstraZeneca and the Institute of Health Economics. ------------------------------ BAYER DIAGNOSTICS Manager of Medical Research, Outcomes Research and Health Economics Emeryville, California Within the Medical Research department, you will have responsibility for conceptualizing, developing, and completing studies to determine the clinical and economic value of novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. You will design and execute studies, and manage and perform evaluations of data that are suitable for publishing in a peer-reviewed journal. A health economics, public health or related discipline is required - medical training is an asset, as is a doctorate degree. In addition, you will have 2-5 years of experience, and a demonstrated record, via publication, of successfully evaluating the value of novel diagnostic and therapeutic intervention strategies. Your strong communication skills bolstered by a keen ability to function in an independent, flexible, yet team-oriented manner is critical. You have experience in clinical study design, outcomes research, analysis of clinical and administrative databases, and economic modeling; and proficiency with software tools such as DATA, Decision Maker, Excel, SAS or STATA is essential. Please email your resume to mary.letterii.b@bayer.com, fax to 510-923-8464, or mail To Mary Letterii, Bayer Diagnostics, NAD-W 849, 4560 Horton Street, Emeryville, CA, 94608. ------------------------------ BENCH INTERNATIONAL Director/Associate Director, Health Services Research (Northeast) Utilize Health Services Research expertise to evaluate the effectiveness of disease management programs and outcomes studies for a major managed care company. Manage complex projects and develop surveys and evaluation plans in collaboration with a fully integrated outcomes research team. Provide client-specific analyses describing the impact of health management programs on quality outcomes and healthcare costs. Develop data analytic approaches and methodologies and other initiatives for pharmacotherapy utilization and health management. Requires PhD or MD with a focus on health services research and measurement methodology plus 2-3 years relevant experience; experience working with large claims databases, survey data, survival analysis, cohort studies, etc.; demonstrated project management and effective communication skills. Contact Eina Barnes at Bench International, Tel 310-854-9900, Fax 310-652-2081, Email ebarnes@benchinternational.com. Director/Associate Director, Behavioral Science and Outcomes Research (Northeast) Manage complex projects utilizing behavioral science and psychometric expertise to evaluate the effectiveness of disease management programs and outcomes studies for a major managed care company. Assist in defining measures, timelines and quality indicators. Develop surveys and evaluation plans as well as analytic approaches, methodologies and other initiatives for pharmacotherapy utilization and health management. Assist in designing and implementing internal outcomes studies and client-specific studies. Requires PhD or MD with a focus on psychometrics and behavioral science plus 2-3 years relevant experience; demonstrated project management and effective communication skills. Contact Eina Barnes at Bench International, Tel 310-854-9900, Fax 310-652-2081, Email ebarnes@benchinternational.com. ------------------------------ UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL Senior Health Economist/Health Services Researcher MRC Health Services Research Collaboration, University of Bristol, UK Applications are invited for a Senior Health Economist/Health Services Researcher to join the multidisciplinary MRC Health Services Research Collaboration (HSRC), based in the Department of Social Medicine, University of Bristol. Applicants should be experienced economists with a strong theoretical and practical background and with a track record in attracting research funding and publishing. Economists should have either extensive research experience in health care and health services research or extensive research experience in another branch of economics with some experience of analysis in health care or health systems. The successful candidate will be expected (a) to lead the HSRC research programme in relation to the domain concerned with efficiency and equity, (b) to contribute to other parts of the programme, and (c) to continue to develop their own research interests in collaboration with members of the HSRC and Department of Social Medicine. The post holder will also undertake postgraduate teaching and supervision. This position will be a tenured MRC career scientist post, with salaries in MRC Band 2 (stlg28,000 to stlg60,000). The starting salary is likely to be in the range stlg28,000 to stlg40,000 in most cases, depending on relevant qualifications and experience. Relocation expenses of up to stlg7,000/person will be available. Further details can be obtained from the MRC HSRC Director, Professor Paul Dieppe (0117 928 7343, p.dieppe@bris.ac.uk) or Dr Max Bachmann (0117 928 7264, m.bachmann@bris.ac.uk). Applicants will need to submit 3 copies of a full CV to Professor Dieppe with an accompanying 3 page outline of their proposals for research within the overall strategy of the HSRC. Details of the research and training strategy of the HSRC can be found at: http://www.epi.bristol.ac.uk/hsrc/ Closing date for receipt of applications is 18th October 1999. Interviews will be held on 16th/17th November 1999. Economy fare expenses to attend interview will be offered to shortlisted candidates. The MRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Dr Cherida Hopper Research Co-ordinator MRC Health Services Research Collaboration University of Bristol Canynge Hall Whiteladies Road Bristol BS8 2PR Email: cherida.hopper@bristol.ac.uk Tel: 0117 928 7320 Fax: 0117 928 7236 ------------------------------ CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY, CLEVELAND, OHIO WEATHERHEAD SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT The Economics Department of the Weatherhead School of Management has two tenure track openings. We will consider exceptional candidates in any field. Our concern is with fit rather than field. Specifically, we are looking for individuals whose research will complement our department's existing strengths in: (1) The Economics of Health Care.(2) The Economics of Technological Change and Regional Economic Growth; (3) The Economics of Organizations and Behavioral Economics; Successful candidates will be selected on the basis of their research and their likely effectiveness in undergraduate and MBA classes. The potential to teach in Executive Education programs will also be a plus. Candidates should submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, research paper, and three (3) letters of recommendation. Please see our web site: weatherhead.cwru.edu/econ/apply for further information. An equal opportunity-affirmative action employer. CONTACT: William T. Bogart, Chair, Department of Economics, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106-7206 ------------------------------ CATALYST Health Economics Consultants Ltd, Pinner, Middlesex, UK CATALYST is an international health outcomes research consultancy with an established reputation for performing high quality and scientifically rigorous research particularly in relation to pharmaceuticals and diseases. We are now seeking an experienced health economist or outcomes researcher to participate in: - modeling the economic impact of diseases and interventions. - clinical trial design and optimising data collection for economic and outcomes evaluations. - conducting multi-country evaluations. - performing quality of life studies. - reporting and dissemination of studies. The position is open to applicants with a post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline, backed up with sound quantitative skills. You will need to demonstrate a successful track record in economic evaluation or outcomes research in an organisational setting - either industry or the public sector. Proficiency in decision-modeling and/or statistical analysis of clinical trial data would be advantageous. Experience of more than one European health care system would also be an advantage. As well as research skills, the role will require project management skills to handle projects in a team-oriented environment and excellent communication skills with a variety of audiences. In return, CATALYST offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a stimulating environment in which we formally recognise the importance of personal and professional development in a dynamic marketplace. For further details, please contact Julian Guest by telephone on +44 181 429 2623 or e-mail at jg.catalyst@dial.pipex.com or visit our web site at www.catalyst-health.co.uk Applications together with a full CV and the names and addresses of 2 referees should be to: Dr Julian Guest, Director, CATALYST Health Economics Consultants Ltd, The Folly, Pinner Hill Road, Pinner, Middlesex HA5 3YQ, UK. ------------------------------ CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL The Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Prevention Effectiveness Methods at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a 2-year program requiring expertise in quantitative policy analysis. Fellows design and conduct studies, work closely with public health experts, and provide technical assistance throughout CDC. Fellows are provided educational opportunities through seminars, training, and professional continuing education in public health and economics. Application deadline is February 15, 2000; the fellowship begins at CDC July 1. For application information, contact Cheryl Shaw at (770) 488-8193 or ccc2@cdc.gov. Visit http://www.cdc.gov for information about CDC. ------------------------------ DUKE UNIVERSITY Postdoctoral Research Associate Duke University, part of the Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy of Duke University, seeks applicants for three-year postdoctoral research associate positions. Economists are needed to join an interdisciplinary team of researchers studying problems in child and family policy, such as cost/benefit analyses of violence prevention, effects of poverty, and impact of education reform. Opportunity to develop independent program of research, as well as collaborate with economists, sociologists, and psychologists. Application material should include letter of interest, curriculum vitae, research papers, and three letters of recommendation. Applications received before January 1, 2000, will be assured full consideration. An equal opportunity-affirmative action employer. CONTACT: Kenneth Dodge, Center for Child and Family Policy, Duke University, Box 90264, Durham, NC 27708-0264. Electronic mail inquiries can be made to dodge@pps.duke.edu. JEL Classification(s): C, D, I Application has to be received by 1 January 2000. ------------------------------ UNIVERSITY OF HEIDELBERG Ruprecht-Karls-Universitdt Heidelberg Department of Tropical Hygiene and Public Health Im Neuenheimer Feld 324 69120 Heidelberg Germany Doctoral Fellowship in Health Economics (3 years) AND 3-Year Post-Doc Research Associate Position in Health Economics The Department of Tropical Hygiene and Public Health of Heidelberg University consists of an interdisciplinary multi-national team of 40 scientists, whose mission is to contribute to the improvement of health in developing countries through research, teaching and service (http://www.hyg.uni-heidelberg.de/ithoeg/). The candidate will work in a team under a long-term inter-disciplinary research grant "The control of tropical infectious diseases". His/her task will be to model the relationship between the quality of health care provided in a district in Burkina Faso, the demand for health care and the cost savings of improved quality. The candidate can draw on a rich data set on a population of 60,000 people under demographic surveillance and a household panel survey (800 households drawn from this population). Qualifications required: The Doctoral Fellowship candidate should have a Masters degree in (health) economics or the equivalent. The Post-Doc Research Associate candidate should have a doctorate in health economics or economics. He/she should have excellent quantitative skills. He/she should be willing to work in an interdisciplinary team of economists, anthropologists, epidemiologists, and public health experts. He/she should welcome the challenge of adapting standard economic techniques to developing countries, particularly to West-Africa. The language of the department is English, so fluency in English is required, French is an asset as much of the research is in francophone countries, German is helpful but not a condition for productive work. The work will be evaluated annually by an International Scientific Advisory Board. The thesis can be cumulative, based on a minimum of three peer reviewed papers in international journals. Applications from women are encouraged. Applications for both positions should be sent to: Prof. Rainer Sauerborn Dept. of Tropical Hygiene and Public Health University of Heidelberg Im Neuenheimer Feld 324 69120 Heidelberg Germany ph.: ++49 (0)6221-56 5344 fax: ++49 (0)6221-56 5948 Closing date for applications: 15 October, 1999 ------------------------------ MERCK & CO., INC. Merck & Co., Inc. is a leading research-driven pharmaceutical products and services company. Merck discovers, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of innovative products to improve human and animal health. The Company is currently seeking candidates to join its Worldwide Outcomes Research department located in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, at different levels. This is an excellent opportunity for health economists as the Outcomes Research department plays a strategic role in planning and directing outcomes research studies for our in line as well as developmental products. The key responsibilities for the position will be to develop strategic concepts in Health Economics and to document economic and humanistic value of our products to achieve market penetration and reimbursement. The individual will also develop communication strategies to disseminate the results of these studies. A critical part of the job will be to work with subsidiaries to identify needs and secure local participation in relevant studies. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Public Health or Health Economics. A strong scientific background is desired, a foreign language is a plus. Three years experience in a healthcare environment is required. Given the strategic nature of our Outcomes Research department as well as the need for communicating and interacting with our subsidiaries, proven ability to work in teams is also a critical skill required for the position. Merck offers a highly competitive total compensation and benefits program and has a demonstrated commitment to a positive work environment. Please send CV to: Dr. Muriel Haim-Nemerson Merck & Co., Inc. One Merck Drive - WS1B-65 P.O. Box 100 Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889-0100 or Fax in Fine Mode to: 908-735-1688 ------------------------------ UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN The School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan invites applications for a Director of its new State and Local Policy Center. The Center is located within the School of Public Policy, has a permanent base allocation from the University, and serves as a University-wide resource for faculty and graduate students with interests in state and local policy. The goal is to develop a center that will be nationally known for its research and for the application of that research to the challenges facing states and local communities in Michigan and the nation. Viable candidates may come from a variety of disciplines, professional schools, and policy interests. The responsibilities of the Director will include: * establishing the operating structure of the Center; * hiring staff; * working with faculty to establish the research program of the Center; * developing ways in which graduate professional and doctoral students can be engaged with the Center's work; * facilitating regular, productive interactions between the Center and state and local officials and policymakers; * seeking grant support for the activities of the Center; * providing leadership that will bring the Center to the front ranks of the field. It is expected that the Director will have a tenured faculty appointment at the University, so applicants should have a record of research and professional achievement appropriate for tenure. Involvement with state and local issues or relevant public policy experience is required. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, statement of interest, and selected research papers to: State and Local Policy Search, Attn: Linda McMichael, School of Public Policy, 440 Lorch Hall, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1220. First consideration will be given to applications submitted by December 10, 1999, but applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled. ------------------------------ MONASH UNIVERSITY Opportunity in Health Economics Senior Research Fellow Centre for Health Program Evaluation Monash University, Health Economics Unit, is looking for a senior economist, with post graduate qualifications, a strong publications record, and substantial research experience in academia, government or industry, to conduct health economics research. The Health Economics Unit, which is within the Faculty of Business and Economics, is a recognised leader in health economic research and teaching, with publications covering all major areas of health economics inquiry. The appointee would be expected to manage a program of research in an area compatible with the HEU research program, but also work as part of a team on existing research projects under the direction of Professor Jeffery Richardson. The successful applicant would be expected to seek additional opportunities for funded research. Research topics of interest to the Unit include: * preparation of policy advice on health system reform * health system research, and consideration of health system reform options, including needs adjusted population based funding of health * development of the Australian MAU instrument * the objectives of the health system * economic evaluation of complex health initiatives * development and application of approaches to priority setting and allocative efficiency * health econometrics and quantitative modelling * the economics of tobacco control Some teaching in post graduate courses would be expected, as would participation in the Units management group. Period of appointment: Three years. In accordance with university policy a further appointment, without advertisement, may be available subject to additional funding. The benefits: $59,288 - $68,363 pa, plus superannuation and salary packaging opportunities. Please note that OEDC Comparative Price Level data indicate that Australian price levels are 74% and 85% of UK and US prices respectively, when using exchange rates of April 99. Location: West Heidelberg Contact: For a copy of the Position Description including selection criteria: ph: (03) 9496 4433 or email: CHPE@buseco.monash.edu.au Enquiries regarding the research program to Professor Jeff Richardson, ph; (03) 9496 4436. Applications: Professor J Richardson, HEU, Centre for Health Program Evaluation, PO Box 477 Heidelberg West, Vic 3081, by 08/10/99. Quote Ref. No. A991458 and include current CV and the names (with phone and facsimile numbers) of three referees. ------------------------------ MRC LABORATORIES, THE GAMBIA HEALTH ECONOMIST MRC Laboratories, The Gambia is the Council's largest establishment concerned with research in international health. The overall goal is to improve the health of people in low income countries, aiming at excellence in research programmes focussing on the major health problems of the region. The Unit's research portfolio includes multi-disciplinary programmes in HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Pneumonia, Reproductive Health, Tuberculosis, Virology, Nutrition and Non-communicable Diseases. We are looking for someone with a doctoral degree in health economics, health planning or a related field with a keen interest in health policy issues, proven skills at writing papers and grant applications, knowledge of field work, and a proven track record of collaboration with biomedical scientists. The successful candidate will work closely with the Unit's staff to incorporate health economic issues into on-going and planned research activities. Involvement with health policy issues in the West African region will be encouraged and the postholder will be expected to develop a locally relevant research programme. This post is most suited to applicants who have had experience in a developing country and enough independence to work in relative isolation from other Social Scientists. The appointment is for 3 years (extendable by mutual agreement) and the postholder will have the opportunity to be linked to a UK institution. A secondment from it may be negotiable as part of The Gambia Linked Fellowship Scheme, which allows for a further two years spent at that institution. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be within the Band 3 range (#18,000 pa - #36,400 pa). For displaced staff the package will include overseas allowances, furnished accommodation, flights and other benefits. Further details and application forms are available from: Mrs Helen Drozdzewski Personnel Advisory Group Medical Research Council 20 Park Crescent London WIN 4AL. Telephone: 0171 636 5422; FAX: 0171 637 0361; email helen.Drozdzewski@headoffice.mrc.ac.uk ------------------------------ UNIVERSITY OF NATAL Fellowship - Economic Impacts of AIDS University of Natal at Durban, South Africa POLICY Project Fellowship at University of Natal in Durban, South Africa University of Natal, Durban South Africa The Health Economics and HIV/AIDS Research Division (HEARD) of the University of Natal is seeking candidates for a one year fellowship in research on the economic impacts of AIDS. The POLICY Project Fellowship provides for a one-year residency in Durban from January to December 2000. The fellow will be expected to (1) teach a three month optional module in the area of Health Economics to post graduate students (The students will be at the Honours and Masters level. Numbers would not exceed 25. There will be two contact periods per week.) (2) guide research in the field of HIV/AIDS and Health Economics of postgraduates and junior staff in the School and (3) carry out a research project on the economic impacts of AIDS at the community/neighborhood level. The applicant should have either a PhD in a relevant field or a Masters degree with experience. Applicants should send a letter of interest and a detailed resume by mail to: John Stover, The POLICY Project, The Futures Group International, 80 Glastonbury Blvd, Glastonbury, CT 06033, USA or by e-mail to: j.stover@tfgi.com JEL Classification(s): I Application has to be received by 31 October 1999. ------------------------------ QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY HEALTH ECONOMICS FACULTY POSITION Queen's University at Kingston The School of Policy Studies is seeking to fill a tenure-track position at the assistant or associate professor level in economics and public policy. In addition to holding a Ph.D., applicants are expected to have strong research and teaching interests in a policy-related field. In particular, candidates in health economics are strongly encouraged to apply. Strong candidates in other fields of public policy will also be considered. Applicants must have an excellent record of high-quality research and teaching appropriate to their stage of career. Candidates should ensure that their letter of application, curriculum vitae, a sample of their scholarly writing, and three letters of reference are sent before November 30, 1999 to: Dr. Keith Banting, Director School of Policy Studies Queen's University Kingston ON K7L 3N6 In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Queen's University is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, gay men and lesbians. ------------------------------ RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE Research Triangle Institute Vacancies in Health Economics Research Manchester, UK Research Triangle Institute (RTI) is an independent research organisation based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. RTI currently employs more than 1600 people who undertake research and consulting assignments for clients working in a range of industries, including the health care sector. RTI has a strong reputation for the high scientific standards of its Health Economics (HE) and related research. Health care sector clients include government agencies, pharmaceutical and medical devices companies, and various agents involved in the purchasing and provision of health care. RTI is developing its Health Economics research capabilities outside North America in its UK office based on the Manchester Science Park. The UK office is located adjacent to Manchester's Universities, including the Business and Medical Schools. It is also located close to Manchester's International Airport that provides good access to major cities in the UK, Europe and North America. Vacancies are available at the Senior Researcher, Researcher and Assistant Researcher levels. Applications are therefore invited from people of any nationality who have an interest in pursuing a career in Health Economics research or, for the more senior positions, who can demonstrate a successful track record in applied health research gained in academic, government or industry service. For each of the positions, a formal qualification in economics, health economics, statistics, operations research, business administration or other relevant disciplines is required. Candidates must also possess good inter-personal and presentation skills, and must be able to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams. Pharmaceutical industry experience is desirable but not essential. RTI offers a competitive salary and benefits package. For further details and an informal discussion, please contact Martin Backhouse : Telephone: + 44 (0)161-227-8010 E-mail: backhouse@rti.org More information about RTI can be found on our web-site at www.rti.org. Applications together with a full CV (3 copies) should sent to the following address by 30th September 1999: Research Triangle Institute Williams House Manchester Science Park Lloyd Street North Manchester M15 6SE England. ------------------------------ ROCHE PHARMACEUTICALS Health Outcomes Manager Roche Pharmaceuticals Roche is a leading global player in the healthcare industry and a major provider of pharmaceutical, diagnostic and consumer health products and services to the NHS. We are a major investor in the UK particularly in research and manufacturing. Within Roche in the UK, our Healthcare Management Group is unique in the industry bringing together and integrating the functions of health economics, disease management, NHS strategy and integrated healthcare solutions. We are currently seeking to recruit a top calibre Health Outcomes Manager to join this group and take forward the management and development of our health economics and disease management teams. You will need to be a graduate who can demonstrate that meaningful business benefit has been realised through production of your health economics outputs and an experienced team player capable of achieving success in multi-functional project teams. Ideally, you will have qualified as a health economist and established a strong track record in this area and may already be working at a senior level managing a department. However, you now wish to broaden your horizons by working across the wider business. You will understand the benefits which disease management can offer to patients, the NHS and the industry and be able to take forward the development and management of this area in directing the roll-out and exploitation of programmes. The role attracts a competitive salary range and performance based rewards package. If you are attracted by this challenging post, you should request an information pack by contacting Helen Duffett, Healthcare Management, Roche Products Limited, 40 Broadwater Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3AY, telephone 01707 367815 or e-mail helen.duffett@roche.com Closing date for applications is Friday 15th October 1999. Further information about Roche can also be found at http://www.roche.com ------------------------------ UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD THE TRENT INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH and THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND RELATED RESEARCH Senior Lecturer in Health Economics Applications are invited for the post of Senior Lecturer at the University of Sheffield in the Sheffield Unit (ScHARR) of the Trent Institute for Health Services Research (TIHSR). Within ScHARR the post will be located in the Sheffield Health Economics Group (SHEG), with the postholder reporting to the Director of the Sheffield Unit of the Trent Institute. This is an established post within the University. Applicants should have a degree in economics with substantial teaching and research experience in Health Economics. Experience of collaboration with other disciplines, both clinical and non-clinical, is essential, as is a willingness to take the initiative in Health Technology Assessment, both with other economists and other professionals. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required, together with a good knowledge of the British National Health Service. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of health economics research, be interested in the methodology of economic evaluation and be used to working in and leading interdisciplinary teams. He/she should have a track record of winning grants for research from a variety of external agencies and have teaching experience or be prepared to undertake staff development in this area. Closing date for applications 8 October 1999 Reference Number PRW068 http://www.shef.ac.uk/jobs/apply.html. John Brazier, PhD Professor of Health Economics Director of the Sheffield Health Economics Group School of Health and Related Research University of Sheffield Regent Court 30 Regent Sheffield S1 4DA Tel. 0114 2220715 Fax. 0114 2724095 ------------------------------ UMEA UNIVERSITY Research fellow on Quantitative Social Science Spatial Modelling Center, UmeĀ University, Kiruna, Sweden Spatial Modelling Centre is looking for two Research Fellows/Senior Research Fellows in Social Science An EU/Sweden-funded study of the interaction of people and the environment is seeking Research Fellows or Senior Research Fellows in Social Science. The Spatial Modelling Centre (SMC) is located in Kiruna under the auspices of the Swedish universities of UmeĀ and LuleĀ. Initial appointments will be for twelve months though we hope able appointees will be able to move on to extended contracts or to register for higher degrees at the end of that period. Salary level is flexible within the range of assistant lecturer/senior lecturer at Swedish universities. Kiruna is a small town in the far north of Sweden with an established research community, especially in the fields of space and atmospheric research, sub-Arctic biology and ecology, quantitative geography and GIS. The working language at SMC is English. Fellows will join a small research team responsible for a series of analytical and policy studies. SMC has two unique tools with which to achieve this purpose: a large database containing economic, social and locational information on the whole population of Sweden; and a dynamic locational "microsimulation" model, built during the last two years, and capable of simulating the detailed effects of many types of policy change. These fellowships would be ideal appointments for enthusiastic scientists wishing to develop or supplement an accredited research competence. If successful, you will help undertake the policy analyses already envisaged by the team and thereby learn to use the database, the model, and other appropriate tools. You will also be expected to develop and implement new ideas for policy applications using these skills. A fellowship would supplement your active research experience and allow you to acquire valuable "transferable skills" for further research. You will be encouraged and expected to publish. Qualifications required are: good analytical and quantitative skills; interest and commitment to the application of rigorous social science methodology to policy issues. An ideal candidate for a Senior Fellowship would have a Ph.D. in geography, economics, sociology, or a related discipline, a sound knowledge of simulation and/or statistical methods and have published in the field of policy-relevant science. However, enthusiastic candidates with less experience are strongly encouraged to apply. For further information, please contact: Einar Holm Research Coordinator SMC Phone: 090-786 57 29 e-mail: Einar.Holm@geography.umu.se Eva Alfredsson Administrator SMC Phone: 0980-670 65 e-mail: eva.alfredsson@smc.kiruna.se Union information is given by SACO, tel 090-786 51 53, SEKO civil, tel 090-786 52 96, and OFR/S, tel 090-786 54 31. Applications should be labelled Dnr 3124-511-99 and sent by 15 October 1999 to the Registrar, UmeĀ University, SE-901 87 UmeĀ. ------------------------------ WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY John M. Olin School of Business Washington University in St. Louis Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Health Economics We are searching for health economists at all ranks. Candidates for associate or full professor should have an established record of quality research while candidates for assistant professor should be promising scholars. Successful candidates will be expected to offer high quality courses in the school's Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. programs. Candidates should hold a doctorate degree or be close to completion. Salary and faculty support are highly competitive. There is excellent support including first-rate computing and library facilities. Our new Boeing Center for Technology, Information and Manufacturing and the Center for Business, Law and Economics provide still other forms of support. Each application should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a copy of the dissertation proposal (or better yet a completed dissertation), or in the case of more established scholars, several samples of the applicant's scholarship. Applications should be sent to: Dean Stuart I. Greenbaum John M. Olin School of Business Washington University Campus Box 1133 One Brookings Drive St. Louis, MO 63130-4899 Early applications receive fullest consideration. Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and welcomes applications from qualified women and minorities. ------------------------------ WYETH-AYERST CANADA, INC. Wyeth-Ayerst Canada Inc. is a leading pharmaceutical organization, renowned for its entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to making the world a healthier place through a wide range of quality products, including nutritionals. We continually strive to reach new levels of achievement in a dynamic environment focused on excellence. Manager, Health Economics Reporting to the Associate Director, Health Economics, you will be responsible for designing, managing and implementing pharmacoeconomic studies for our new and current products. You will provide input for phase IV outcomes research / disease management initiatives for the Canadian marketplace, as well as liaise with U.S. colleagues at headquarters and affiliate countries to achieve global health economic strategic initiatives. Internally, you will be interfacing with various stakeholders in marketing, medical, regulatory, government affairs, etc. You will be making professional presentations of health economic studies at reimbursement meetings to payors and key decision-makers. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in a health care discipline (i.e. pharmacy or nursing), complemented by business training (i.e. MBA would be a definite asset) or equivalent experience in health economics. The candidate is expected to have excellent conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills. He/she should be comfortable working with ambiguity and minimal direction. To join our progressive organization, start by sending your resume, in confidence, to: Human Resources, Wyeth-Ayerst Canada Inc., 110 Sheppard Avenue East, North York, Ontario, M2N 6R5, Fax: 1-416-225-6111, E-mail: grahamjt@labs.wyeth.com. No telephone calls or agencies, please. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted. ------------------------------ UNIVERSITY OF YORK York Health Economics Consortium Director Salary negotiable (+company car and profit-related bonus scheme) Applications are invited for the post of Director of the York Health Economics Consortium. We are looking for an outstanding individual to lead this nationally and internationally respected health economics consultancy into a period of significant growth. The Consortium is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University of York providing specialist consultancy and applied research for the NHS and the private health care industry. The Director is responsible for providing academic leadership and strategic direction, and for the management and financial performance of the company. He or she will be expected to collaborate with the many other health-related research units at the University. The successful candidate will have proven research skills (in health economics, health services research or a related field), experience of the health sector, excellent communication skills and experience of managing a research or consultancy team. Applications are invited from suitably-qualified candidates currently working in the university sector, the NHS, the private health care sector or consultancy. Further particulars are available from the Personnel Office, University of York, York YO10 5DD, England. Informal enquiries to the Director, Dr John Posnett (01904 433620) or (jwp1@york.ac.uk) are welcome. The closing date for applications is Friday, October 29th. Interviews will be held on Monday, November 8th. ========================================================================= CALLS FOR PAPERS ========================================================================= HARWOOD WORLDWIDE SERIES IN HEALTH ECONOMICS & POLICY Edited by Professor Charles Normand Department of Public Health London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK Professor Richard M. Scheffler School of Public Health and Goldman School of Public Policy University of California, Berkeley, USA This new book series will publish research-based monographs and edited works representing major developments in knowledge from all parts of the world. The focus will be on publication of research findings and synthesis, aimed at students, practitioners and researchers in health economics and policy. Currently research findings are typically published in journals, and there is a range of textbooks and guidebooks on aspects of the subject. Whilst there are opportunities in publishing textbooks for both general and specialist readers - and the series will strive to include such works - the main need that is to be met by this series is for wider publishing and dissemination of research findings. The series therefore aims to produce two kinds of book that will meet professional and academic needs: monographs reporting the full range of results and findings from major studies in health economics and policy; and collections of papers on important themes in health economics and policy, representing the range of approaches and findings. To discuss a book proposal, please contact one of the academic editors, or the responsible editor at the publisher: Professor Charles Normand Department of Public Health London School of Hygiene and Tropical Health Keppel Street London WC1E 7HT UK c.normand@lshtm.ac.uk Professor Richard M. Scheffler School of Public Health 405 Earl Warren Hall University of California Berkeley CA 94720-7360 USA rscheff@uclink4.berkeley.edu Gerard Greenway Commissioning Editor, Social Sciences Harwood Academic Publishers PO Box 90 Reading RG1 8JL UK gerard.greenway@gbhap.com Tel: +44 118 952 0314 (direct line) harwood academic publishers a part of The Gordon and Breach Publishing Group http://www.gbhap.com ------------------------------- HEALTH ECONOMISTS' STUDY GROUP CALL FOR PAPERS The Winter HESG will be held on 5 - 7 January 2000 at the University of Newcastle. This is an ordinary meeting with papers on any relevant topic, although we are planning to include a stream on `methodological advances in health economics'. Priority will be given to work-in-progress papers. The format for sessions will be one hour, as standard, with written papers submitted in advance to be introduced and reviewed by a discussant other than the author. The local organisers of the academic programme are: Angela Robinson & Bruce Hollingsworth Health Economics Group Department of Epidemiology & Public Health School of Health Sciences Medical School University of Newcastle Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4HH Tel: 0191 222 7093/7027 Fax: 0191 222 6746 Email: angela.robinson@ncl.ac.uk bruce.hollingsworth@ncl.ac.uk If you wish to present a paper, please send a title and 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, conjoint analysis, standard economic evaluation, etc.) to Bruce by Friday 22 October at the latest. As agreed this information will be made available on the HESG web-site to allow a more informed choice for those interested in discussing. The deadline for submission of full papers will be Friday 3 December. Please submit abstracts by email if possible (one per email), as text in the body of the email message. Full papers will be the usual format and e-mail submission of papers will not be accepted. For your information the meeting will take place over three days starting at lunch time on Wednesday 5 January and finishing after lunch on Friday 7 January 2000, in the Royal Station Hotel, Newcastle. HESG Newcastle January 2000 As we plan on making all accepted abstracts available on the HESG mailbase www site, please submit abstracts by email, with the text in the body of the message not as an attachment. Send one email per abstract to Bruce with a clear header that it is an `HESG abstract' if you have no email send a paper copy. . We plan a potential stream of "methodological advances in health economics" . Authors are encouraged to indicate whether they consider their paper suitable for inclusion in this stream. . This does not preclude the submission of papers on any other health economics topic. . If numbers of papers submitted exceeds the number of slots, standard HESG selection criteria will apply ie: 1. HESG meetings are a forum for the discussion of health economics issues using the language of economics; papers with no or a very small economics content will be rejected. 2. Work in progress papers, those at an early stage and those on important health economics issues are welcome. Reproduced reports and papers (especially those written for other audiences) and book chapters will be rejected. 3. Authors, or sets of authors (but not institutions or units) may be restricted to one paper. 4. For papers satisfying other criteria, papers may be selected on a first come first served basis. Full instructions for authors will be sent out once papers are accepted. Details of the provisional programme, the meeting and application form will be mailed to you in November. We hope this helps and look forward to seeing you in Newcastle. --------------------------------- INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP AT UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA The Biostatistics Research Group of University of Alberta announces its plan to hold an international conference and workshop to be held in Edmonton in June 11-13, 2000. It will create a forum where statisticians, health services researchers, epidemiologists, policy analysts and other scientists can interact to identify and discuss issues and solutions for health research. The workshop on hierarchical modeling in health services research will be given by Dr. CONSTANTINE GATSONIS on Sunday, June 11, 2000. There will be two parts: Part I--theory, concepts and Part II--Data analysis using MLn and BUGS software. Enrollment is limited to 60 and early registration is strongly encouraged. We also call for abstracts for poster presentation. The deadline for abstract submission is February 1, 2000. Please see http://www.stat.ualberta.ca/~brg and click on the pictured link for details, or email brg@stat.ualberta.ca, fax at 780492-6826 or phone KC Carriere at 780-492-4230. ========================================================================= CONFERENCES ========================================================================= FOURTH BIENNIAL CONFERENCE ON THE INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION OF HEALTH CARE AND SPECIAL ISSUE ON THE INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION OF HEALTH CARE IN THE JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGY Fourth Biennial Conference on the Industrial Organization of Health Care was held in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, September 25-27, 1999 Hosted and Sponsored by Boston University and the VA Management Science Group, Bedford MA Organized by Randy Ellis and Albert Ma Papers from this conference are available NOW from the VA Management Science Group. Contact Cindy Allard at Cindy.Allard@med.va.gov or by phone at (781) 687-2142 to request individual papers or the entire package. Papers from previous conferences, as well as other general submissions on IO in Health Care are published in Special Issues of the Journal of Economics and Management Strategy. The third in this special series was published in the Fall 1999 issue of the journal, featuring papers by Gal-Or, Sappington and Lewis, Lu, and Gilman, with an introduction by Albert Ma and Tom McGuire. PROGRAM for the FOURTH BIENNIAL CONFERENCE Mark A. Satterthwaite: Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management and David Dranove: Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management Cardiac Surgery Performance Reports and the Sorting of Patients Discussant: Jacob Glazer, Tel Aviv Martin Chalkley: Department of Economic Studies, University of Dundee and Fahad Khalil: University of Washington Third Party Purchasing and Accountability: The "Outcomes Movement" and Contracts for Health Services Discussant: Ingela Alger, Boston College Peter Zweifel: Socioeconomic Center, University of Zurich Delegation and Choice of Complementary Agents in Health Care Discussant: David Sappington, University of Florida Fiona Scott Morton: Yale University Horizontal Integration between Branded and Generic Firms in the Pharmaceutical Industry Discussant: Richard Frank, Harvard Jane Ruseski: Federal Trade Commission Dynamic Nonprice Competition in a Regulated Industry: Evidence from the Maryland Hospital Industry Discussant: Julien Forder, London School of Economics Andrea Bonaccorsi: Scuola Sant'Anna, Thomas P. Lyon: Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, Fabio Pammolli: University of Sienna, Italy, and Giuseppe Turchetti: Scuola Sant'Anna An Empirical Analysis of Medical Device Procurement Discussant: Jim Burgess, VA Management Science Group Philip A. Haile: Department of Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Rebecca M. Stein: Department of Economics, University of Pennsylvania Managed Care Incentives and Inpatient Complications Discussant: Mingshan Lu: University of Calgary William Encinosa: Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services The Economic Theory of Risk Adjusting Capitation Rates Discussant: Agnes Couffinhal: CREDES Agnes Couffinhal: CREDES, Dominique Henriet: Universite d'Aix-Marseille II, and Jean-Charles Rochet: Universite de Toulouse The Redistributive Consequences of Public Health Insurance Systems Discussant: Richard Arnould, University of Illinois at Urbana. NEXT SPECIAL ISSUE: The Journal of Economics & Management Strategy (JEMS) plans to publish its fourth Special Issue on the Industrial Organization of Health Care. The special issue is based on a conference organized by Albert Ma and Randy Ellis. JEMS, published by MIT Press is now in its ninth year. Members of the International Health Economics Association are welcome to submit papers for the special issue. All submissions are subject to rigorous peer review by a coeditor and referees. Submissions for the special issue are due in the JEMS office by January 20, 2000. The editorial address is: Daniel F. Spulber, editor Journal of Economics & Management Strategy J. L. Kellogg GSM, 606 Leverone Hall 2001 Sheridan Road Northwestern University Evanston, IL 60208 ------------------------------ IFS HEALTH ECONOMICS SEMINAR IFS HEALTH ECONOMICS SEMINAR FRIDAY 29 OCTOBER THE INSTITUTE FOR FISCAL STUDIES 7 RIDGMOUNT STREET LONDON WC1E Ridgmount Street is located between Gower Street and Tottenham Court Road PROGRAM 15.00 Panos Kanavos (LSE) and Christina Golna (LSE and Andersen Consulting) "Standard setting and enforcement: the theory of regulation and its implementation in the pharmaceutical sectors of the UK and Germany" 16.00 Coffee/Tea 16.15 Nick Bloom (IFS) "An overview of the new pharmaceutical environment" 16.30 Tim Williams (Merck Sharp & Dohme) "The new PPRS and the case for developing a new vision for the UK medicines market" 17.20 Discussion, John van Reenen (IFS) To help us cater for about the right number, please advise Frank Windmeijer by e-mail if you will be attending the seminar, which is free of charge. mailto:f.windmeijer@ifs.org.uk ========================================================================= FORTHCOMING ARTICLES ========================================================================= HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT SCIENCE Health Care Management Science (HCMS) is a new interdisciplinary journal which seeks to offer researchers, managers and policy makers a unique perspective on leading developments in scientific health care management. It is edited jointly by Yasar Ozcan at the Virginia Commonwealth University, USA, and Peter Smith at the University of York, UK. The aim is to disseminate knowledge rapidly across traditional disciplinary boundaries. HCMS will publish high quality papers in the areas of theory, applications, novel ideas, and new tools for investigating and producing solutions to complex health care management problems. Papers from a wide range of international and disciplinary perspectives are published, and the journal welcomes contributions from health economists. The two criteria for inclusion are: a rigorous scientific approach towards a health care problem; and a concern with the policy implications of the work. All papers are fully peer-reviewed. Fuller details of the journal can be found at the journal's web site: http://www.vcu.edu/haeweb/hcms/hcms.html A full index of contents can be found at the publisher's web site: http://www.baltzer.nl/hcms/hcms.asp The contents of the most recent issue (Volume2, Number3) are as follows: David J. Brailer and Eugene A. Kroch Member risk adjustment for ambulatory episodes of care Robin Weir, Gina Browne, Carolyn Byrne, Jacqueline Roberts, Amiram Gafni, Arlene Thompson, Marian Walsh and Lynda McColl The quick response initiative in the emergency department: who benefits? Lynne Penberthy, Sheldon M. Retchin, M. Kathleen McDonald, Donna K. McClish, Christopher E. Desch, Gerald F. Riley, Thomas J. Smith, Bruce E. Hillner and Craig J. Newschaffer Predictors of Medicare costs in elderly beneficiaries with breast, colorectal, lung, or prostate cancer Bruce Hollingsworth, P.J. Dawson and N. Maniadakis Efficiency measurement of health care: a review of non-parametric methods and applications Carla Rossi Estimating the prevalence of injecting drug users on the basis of Markov models of the HIV/AIDS epidemic: applications to Italian data Steffen Flessa Decision support for malaria-control programmes -- a system dynamics model ---------------------------- JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS: VOL. 18, NO. 5 THE MENU-SETTING PROBLEM AND SUBSIDIZED PRICES: Drug formulary illustration Todd Olmstead and Richard Zeckhauser ESTIMATING PARAMETRIC RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN HEALTH DESCRIPTION AND HEALTH VALUATION WITH AN APPLICATION TO THE EUROQOL EQ-5D Jan J.V. Busschbach, Joseph McDonnell, Marie-Louise Essink-Bot, Ben A. van Hout THE IMPACT OF MANAGED CARE ON THE EXISTENCE OF EQUILIBRIUM IN HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETS Michael E. Chernew and Kevin D. Frick COST AND QUALITY TRENDS UNDER MANAGED CARE: Is there a learning curve in behavioral health carve-out plans? Roland Sturm THE DISTRIBUTION OF HEALTH AND INCOME: A theoretical framework Paul Contoyannis and Martin Forster THE PROFITABILITY OF VERTICAL MERGERS BETWEEN HOSPITALS AND PHYSICIAN PRACTICES Esther Gal-Or COMPARATIVE DYNAMICS IN A HEALTH INVESTMENT MODEL Christoph Eisenring A NOTE ON `ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND ALCOHOL PROBLEMS' Donald G. Freeman INCREASED CAPACITY MAY EXACERBATE RATIONING PROBLEMS: With applications to medical care Amihai Glazer and Lawrence S. Rothenberg ---------------------------- SOCIAL SCIENCE AND MEDICINE Volume 49, Issue 11 Date : 03-Sep-1999 Empowerment of women for health promotion: a meta-analysis SB Kar, CA Pascual, KL Chickering Women, poverty and common mental disorders in four restructuring societies V Patel, R Araya, M De Lima, A Ludermir, C Todd Referral revisited: community financing schemes and emergency transport in rural Africa K Macintyre, DR Hotchkiss Purchasing a quick fix from private pharmacies in the Gaza strip S Beckerleg, G Lewando-Hundt, M Eddama, A El Alem, R Shawa, Y Abed Online commentary in acute medical visits: a method of shaping patient expectations J Heritage, T Stivers Treatment issues for HIV+ Africans in London J Erwin, B Peters Attitudes to health care prioritisation methods and criteria among nurses, doctors, politicians and the general public OP Ryynanen, M Myllykangas, J Kinnunen, J Takala The psychosocial burden of caring for some Nigerian women with breast cancer and cervical cancer JU Ohaeri, OB Campbell, AO Ilesanmi, AO Omigbodun Assessment of ambulance response performance using a geographic information system J Peters, GB Hall ========================================================================= 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. 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