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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 <bradfowd@musc.edu> or James Burgess <burgess@world.std.com>.
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FEATURE ARTICLES
IHEA'S THIRD WORLD CONFERENCE, YORK, 22 - 25 JULY, 2001
iHEA AND GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
iHEA MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME
2ND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS 9TH CANADIAN CONFERENCE ON
HEALTH ECONOMICS
FELLOWSHIP AT JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
NEW AFRICAN HEALTH ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS FOR THE CANADIAN FORUM FOR POPULATION
THERAPEUTICS
JOBS
ABT ASSOCIATES
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY
BENCH INTERNATIONAL
BENCH INTERNATIONAL
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
CANADIAN POLICY RESEARCH NETWORK
EAMES JONES JUDGE HAWKINGS
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII
HEALTH CANADA
INTERNATIONAL BASIC EDUCATION
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF KANAS
LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY
LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGENE
MCMASTER UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF NATAL
PFIZER INCORPORATED
PFIZER INCORPORATED
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY - KINGSTON
ROGER STEPHENS & ASSOCIATES
SAINT MICHAEL'S COLLEGE
SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE
VA HEALTH ECONOMICS RESOURCE CENTER
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)
CONFERENCES
APHA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
TECHNIQUES FOR HANDLING BIAS IN HEALTH SERVICES
OUTCOMES RESEARCH
eHEALTH: A FUTURESCOPE
CESifo GROWTH AND INEQUALITY CONFERENCES
ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL HEALTH STUDIES
FORTHCOMING ARTICLES
JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS 19(6), NOV 2000
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IHEA'S THIRD WORLD CONFERENCE, YORK, 22 - 25 JULY, 2001
- UPDATE -
Fellowships for Participants from Less Developed Countries
Two meeting fellowships are being offered, through open competition, to
young health economists from less developed countries. The fellowships
will provide free registration, accommodation in a campus room and up to
$1000 towards travel costs and other expenses.
Applicants should be members of iHEA and less than 35 years old.
Preference will be given to those submitting abstracts to the meeting,
although this will not be a limiting criterion for the award of the
fellowships.
Please send a brief CV (5 pages maximum) to:
Professor M F Drummond
Chair, Local Organising Committee, iHEA 2001
Centre for Health Economics
University of York
York YO10 5DD
United Kingdom
Fax: +1904 433644
Applications should arrive by November 30, 2000.
Applications will be judged by the Local Organising Committee, with
assistance from Professor Amartya Sen. Successful applicants will be
notified by February 15, 2001.
Proposals for Organised Sessions
We are pleased to report an excellent response to the call for proposals
for Organised Sessions. More than 70 proposals have been received and
these are currently being peer reviewed. Organisers should hear whether
their session has been accepted by mid October.
Deadline for Submission of Abstracts for the Open Competition
Don't forget that the deadline for the submission of emailed abstracts
for the open competition is 30 November 2000. Abstracts should be
submitted to Bill Swan, at iHEA, email ihea@post.queensu.ca
Authors who cannot submit by email must contact Bill to make alternative
arrangements.
Tel: +613 533 6675
Fax: +613 533 6353
Abstracts not submitted by email have a deadline of 31 October 2000.
Full details of how to submit abstracts and guidelines for authors are
available on our website www.ihea2001york.org.uk
Third Announcement and Registration Package
This is currently being prepared and will be mailed at the end of
October. Full details will also be available on our website at that
time.
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iHEA ANNOUNCEMENTS
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iHEA MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME
Greetings iHEA Member;
The 2001 membership year is fast approaching and is shaping up to be a
very exciting one for the association. We will release our updated web
page this Fall, and our 3rd International Conference is slated for next
July.
There are at least three good reasons to renew now:
1. Only fully paid members for 2001 can get the preferential
membership rate for the York conference in July.
2. Renewing now will ensure that any Journal subscriptions will
continue without interruption.
3. I will stop bothering you to renew (I would think that this may be the
best reason)...
Cheers;
Bill Swan
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2ND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS 9TH CANADIAN CONFERENCE ON HEALTH ECONOMICS
DEADLINE OCTOBER 27, 2000
Canadian Health Economics Research Association/Association Canadienne pour
la recherche en &Mac226;conomie de la sant&Mac226;
9th Canadian Conference on Health Economics
May 23rd - 26th, 2001, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
Abstracts are welcomed on any aspect of health economics, health services
research or health policy analysis. There is no set structure for the
abstract beyond the general guidelines given below. Statement of results
is not essential, but will likely result in a greater chance of abstract
acceptance.
GUIDELINES FOR AUTHORS
- Abstract length should not exceed 250 words
- No tables, charts or graphs in abstracts
- Authors are responsible for ensuring proper spelling of their abstracts
- Abstracts should be submitted by e-mail only
- Do not send abstracts as e-mail attachments
- Indicate clearly your preference for Oral or Poster presentation
SUGGESTED FORMAT
- Problem or issue addressed
- Data and methods used
- Results and conclusions
LAYOUT INSTRUCTIONS
- Use "CHERA/ACRES Abstract" as the subject header in your e-mail
submission
- Include the following within the body of the e-mail:
(1) Title
(2) Keywords (3 maximum)
(3) Preferred presentation type (Oral, Poster, Either)
(4) Presenting author (Name, Organization, Address, City, Postal
Code, Phone, Fax, E-mail)
(5) Maximum four co-authors (Name, Organisation)
(6) Text of abstract (250 words maximum)
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
The deadline for the receipt of e-mailed abstracts is October 27, 2000.
Abstracts will be accepted by e-mail to chera@post.queensu.ca. Authors who
cannot submit by e-mail must contact Bill Swan at the CHERA/ACRES office
to make alternative arrangements. Abstracts which are not submitted by e-
mail have a deadline of September 30, 2000, to allow for delivery and
processing time.
Those whose abstracts are accepted must register for the conference and
pay the early registration fee by March 1, 2001. Accepted abstracts will
be eliminated from the program on this date if registration payment has
not been received.
For more information, please contact:
Bill Swan, Executive Director
Canadian Health Economics Research Association
Association Canadienne pour la recherche en &Mac226;conomie de la sant&Mac226;
613-533-6675
chera@post.queensu.ca
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FELLOWSHIP AT JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. The Greenwall Fellowship Program
in Bioethics and Health Policy, an interdisciplinary program sponsored
jointly by Johns Hopkins University and Georgetown University, is offering
two-year postdoctoral fellowships or junior faculty "career development"
positions beginning September 2001. The positions include an
individualized academic program, an internship in a health policy setting,
supervised research, and teaching. Applicants should have advanced
degrees in philosophy, law, social sciences, medicine, nursing, or related
fields. Please send a CV, three letters of reference, a writing sample,
undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a personal statement
describing why you want to be a Greenwall Fellow to Dr. Ruth Faden,
Greenwall Fellowship Program, c/o Bioethics Institute, Johns Hopkins
University, 624 N. Broadway, Hampton House 352, Baltimore, MD 21205-1996.
The deadline for applications is January 15, 2001. For more information
write to the above address or visit
http://www.med.jhu.edu/bioethics_institute/greenwall.html
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NEW AFRICAN HEALTH ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION
A new health economics association for Africa has been formed. It is
called HEPNET-Africa (Health Economics and Policy Network for Africa). The
first meeting was held in August 1999 and the second in august 2000.
Membership is currently drawn from about 10 countries of east, west and
southern Africa. We expect that this will expand to the rest of Africa. It
is a network of ministries of health and academic/research institutions
involved in health economics and policy. It aims to develop capacity in
health economics and policy analysis.
The network is co-ordinated by Prof Di MacIntyre of Health Economics Unit
of the University of Cape Town.
For further information please ask:
Prof Di MacIntyre Tel 27-21-4066 576/558 dimac@anat.uct.ac.za
Or, Ms Veloshnee Govender velosh@anat.uct.ac.za
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS FOR THE CANADIAN FORUM FOR POPULATION THERAPEUTICS
The Canadian Association for Population Therapeutics/
Association Canadienne de la Th&Mac226;rapeutique des Populations
Call for Abstracts for the Canadian Forum for Population Therapeutics/
Appel de communications libres pour le Forum Canadien sur la Th&Mac226;rapeutique
des Populations
"Optimal Therapeutics through Evaluation, Policy & Practice" ® A la
recherche de th&Mac226;rapies optimales : l'&Mac226;valuation, les politiques et la
pratique ¯
The Banff Centre
Banff, Alberta
1-3 April 2001/ du 1er au 3 avril 2001
Pre-Conference Workshop: 1 April 2001/Atelier Pr&Mac226;-Conference: le 1er
avril 2001
Deadline for abstract submission: 15 December 2000
Date limite pour soumettre un r&Mac226;sum&Mac226; de communications: 15 d&Mac226;cembre 2000
Send Abstracts to/Veuillez faire parvenir vos r&Mac226;sum&Mac226;s …: Mr. Joseph
Gebran, c/o Institute of Health Economics, 1200, 10405 Jasper Avenue,
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 3N4.
Abstract form available on website: www.capt-actp.com / Formulaire de
transmission disponible sur internet: : www.capt-actp.com
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ABT ASSOCIATES
Abt Associates Inc., an international policy research and consulting firm,
invites applications from health economists at all levels of experience to
work as technical experts in health economics and financing, conducting
research and providing technical assistance on various global and country
specific technical assistance projects.
Positions will be available both in Bethesda, Maryland, and overseas.
Incumbents will work primarily on issues related to health policy, health
reform, cost recovery, health insurance, hospital finance,
decentralization, private sector development and sustainability. They will
serve as a team members or, depending on their experience, as a team
leaders for short-term assignments worldwide.
Other duties may include: participation in design, implementation,
management and reporting of project activities; identification of client
needs; development of scopes of work; planning and organizing studies;
recruiting, participating in and providing direction to technical
assistance teams; coordinating field work, conducting analyses and writing
reports; assuring quality control and timeliness of analysis and
reporting, and contributing to development of proposals for new projects.
Incumbents would also be expected to give oral presentations, contribute
to dissemination initiatives, and advise high-level officials on health
economic issues.
A PhD degree is preferred, and candidates should possess at least a
Master's Degree in Economics, Public Health, Public Policy, or Business
with an emphasis on health economics and finance. A minimum of two years
of professional experience is required for entry-level positions. Longer
experience at successively more senior levels is expected for middle and
senior level appointment.
Preferred skills and experience include: demonstrated ability to design,
conduct and manage technical assistance and research activities;
demonstrated ability to work successfully with donor clients and foreign
counterparts; strong communication and presentation skills; strong writing
skills; previous publishing experience; familiarity with USAID policies
and procedures; demonstrated competence in managing professional and
technical staff; fluency in a French, Spanish or Russian.
Send resume to William Sigler at sigler@alumni.nd.edu
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UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
Health Policy Research Positions
The Institute of Health Economics is an independent centre of excellence
in health policy, economics and outcomes research, that is affiliated with
the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary. We are one of
six centres worldwide (and the only one in Canada) that are part of the
Pharmaceutical Policy Issues Programme funded by the Merck Company
Foundation. We are interested in strengthening our capacity in health
policy research through this funding.
We are seeking applications from researchers who enjoy working in a unique
organization within a multi-disciplinary, multi-sectoral group. We will
consider applications from suitably qualified individuals, ranging from
post-doctoral candidates to established faculty. In the case of faculty,
continuous, joint appointments at the Institute and a university may be
possible. Individuals interested in a sabbatical, as well as potential
secondments from non-academic organizations are also welcome.
Applicants should hold a graduate degree in a relevant discipline, have a
proven record in pharmaceutical/health policy research, and/or have
experience in health policy that could be applied to an academic research
environment. Interested individuals should submit a curriculum vitae, a
list of persons who may be approached for letters of recommendation, and a
sample of the applicant's written work (a published paper, a paper that
has been submitted for publication - which will be treated confidentially,
a chapter from a thesis - which will be treated confidentially, or similar
work).
This competition is open only to Canadian Citizens or individuals who have
permission to work in Canada.
Materials are to be submitted by 30 November 2000 to:
Joseph Gebran
Institute of Health Economics
#1200, 10405 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3N4
Email: jgebran@ihe.ab.ca
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AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY RESEARCH DEPARTMENT
Senior Health Economist
The American College of Radiology (ACR) is a major physician specialty
society located in Reston, VA, a suburb of Washington DC. The research
department consists of 4 Ph.D.-level staff (economists, social scientists,
and statisticians) plus 3 more junior staff. The department primarily
undertakes economic and socioeconomic research related to Radiology, but
is increasingly becoming involved in clinical studies. The department
publishes its research in major medical journals, and is funded by the ACR
so staff do not have to obtain "soft money." It has a significant budget
for outside professional services when assistance is needed on projects,
and has funds for members to attend professional society conferences and
make presentations at these meetings. The department is seeking a senior
researcher with interests primarily in economics or finance. Qualified
applicants will have a Ph.D. and at least 2 years experience; or a
master's degree and at least 5 years experience, plus good quantitative
skills, programming ability in SAS or another statistical software
package, ability to write a quality professional journal article or report
with only limited supervision, and good oral and written communications
skills. Current departmental projects, illustrative of those on which the
Senior Health Economist will work, include: Cost and cost-effectiveness
studies, particularly as components of clinical research studies.
Comparison of the cost of treating cancer with radiation relative to the
cost of other treatments. Studies of the costs and productivity of
radiology practices. Research on "self-referral"-the consequences in
terms of utilization, cost, and quality that result when physicians have a
financial interest in, and provide, services outside their principal field
of practice. Studies of the employment market for physicians.
ACR offers excellent benefits. EEO M/F/D/V. Send resume, salary
requirement, and example(s) of reports or papers written to ACR/Human
Resources Department/1891 Preston White Drive/Reston/VA/20191. For
questions about the professional aspects of the position, you may also
contact Jonathan Sunshine, Ph.D., Senior Director for Research,
jonathans@acr.org or 703-648-8924.
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BENCH INTERNATIONAL
Head of Epidemiology, US Medical Affairs (Major Pharmaceutical-Northeast):
Manage and direct postmarketing programs in Epidemiology and
pharmacoepidemiology in order to support product safety and
commercialization. Assist in the development and implementation of
population-based research strategic operating plans in support company's
products portfolio. Interact with Regulatory Affairs, Medical Research,
Pharmacovigilance, DI&A, Global Medical, and other affiliate companies in
the preparation of safety update reports and responses to queries from
U.S. and international regulatory agencies regarding safety of products.
Serve as internal consultant on epidemiological data and scientific issues
as related to legal needs. Improve the utilization of epidemiological
research capabilities; represent and promote the Epidemiology Department
to appropriate internal and external customers. Manage and improve
ongoing departmental processes (SOPs); be fiscally accountable in managing
departmental budget; focus on cost-effective deliverables; provide
periodic forecasts as requested by management; realign expenditures when
necessary. An advanced degree in epidemiology or closely related field
required. Pharmaceutical industry experience is strongly preferred. For
full confidential details, please contact Cheri Buonaguidi, Bench
International, phone (310)-854-9900, email: cheri@benchinternational.com
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BENCH INTERNATIONAL
Director/Senior Director, E-Health Medical Policies and Programs (Major
Pharmaceutical/Healthcare Corporation-Northeast): Newly created career
track position for a physician responsible for providing medical and
technical support to the medical policies, clinical programs, internet
strategies and sales/account management teams inside the organization and
for key external customers. The incumbent will participate in the
development, translation and integration of E-Health programs and
strategies into the company's product portfolio and onto their award-
winning web site. MD degree and consulting experience with large
employer groups, physician groups and / or managed care organizations on
e-health issues required. For full confidential details, please contact
Cheri Buonaguidi, Bench International, phone (310)-854-9900, email:
cheri@benchinternational.com
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BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
The Health Services Department, Boston University School of Public Health
invites applications for a senior faculty position in Health Economics.
Applicants must have a doctorate in economics, a minimum of 5 years
professional experience, and proven excellence in research and teaching.
Rank is open, depending upon qualifications. The successful candidate will
be expected to establish an independent, externally funded research
program; collaborate with Boston University researchers; and teach in the
department's graduate programs. The Health Services Department has 40
faculty, including 8 economists. Collaborations exist between the
department and the BU Medical Center, BU Economics Department and
Department of Veterans Affairs research centers. Information about faculty
research and educational programs may be found on the Internet at
http://www.bumc.bu.edu/sph/departments.htm, under the Department of Health
Services web pages. Please send letter, curriculum vitae, current
research paper and names of references to Professor Carol Simon, Chair
Health Economics Search Committee, Health Services Department, BUSPH, 715
Albany Street T-3W, Boston MA 02118. Review of applications will begin
October 1, 2000. Interviews will be conducted at the ASSA meetings. For
full consideration, please submit applications by November 27, 2000.
Boston University is an equal opportunity employer.
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BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Health Care Research Unit
Description:
Our health services research unit resides in a Section of General Internal
Medicine, with links to other local and national research groups. Our
research agenda is wide-ranging and flexes to accommodate the
interests/skills of current multidisciplinary team members. Research
areas include quality of care, cost-effectiveness analysis, health care
financing and organization, access to care, technology assessment and
health education. Job expectations: participate in interdisciplinary
research teams to plan and carry out health services research studies;
develop (within 2-3 years) into a principal investigator of such studies.
Job activities: participate in ongoing studies; work with physician
Research Fellows to develop and conduct their research projects; (with
others) develop funding proposals, prepare reports and papers for
publication; present findings at national meetings.
Requirements: A doctoral level degree in health services research, public
health, economics, epidemiology, statistics, health policy or a related
discipline. In depth knowledge in one, or several areas which may
include: statistics, cost-effectiveness analysis, health economics, health
policy analysis. Experience with important health care/health cost
relevant data sources (e.g. Medicare) helpful. Good quantitative skills
are a must, programming skills, particularly SAS, are desirable. The
successful applicant will be able and interested in working in a
multidisciplinary team.
Boston University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities
are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae to:
Prof. Arlene Ash, Ph.D.
Chair, Search Committee
Health Care Research Unit
Boston University Medical Center
720 Harrison Ave, Suite 1108
Boston, MA 02118
or e-mail jeanne.speckman@bmc.org
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CANADIAN POLICY RESEARCH NETWORKS
Position Description
Director, Health Network
Canadian Policy Research Networks
The Canadian Policy Research Networks is seeking an experienced policy
professional to direct the Health Network. CPRN is a non-profit research
organization. Its mission is to create knowledge and lead public debate on
social and economic issues important to Canadians. Our goal is to help
make Canada a more just, prosperous, and caring society.
CPRN undertakes about $3 million a year in research in its three research
networks - Health, Family, Work - and in corporate projects. The funding
for these projects comes from a mix of federal, provincial, corporate, and
foundation sources. The research concentrates mainly on policy analysis
and synthesis, drawing on the skills of a wide cross-section of academics
and independent consultants from many disciplines, as well as internal
staff.
While Canada is blessed with a number of health research organizations,
CPRN has the potential to occupy a unique niche composed of:
A pan-Canadian view of health and health care, with a focus on governance.
Our goal is to inform policy choices in Canada on issues related to how
resources are allocated, how decisions are made, who makes the decisions,
how the different actors interact, and how they respond to citizens,
consumers and tax payers.
CPRN is well placed to address governance and institutional issues across
jurisdictions, building conceptual bridges, synthesizing evidence from a
wide range of sources, and convening discussions in a neutral space. It is
therefore positioned to build on and extend the excellent work being done
by many health research units across the country, including the new
institutions being launched in 2000.
The Family and Work Networks also undertake research that addresses and
contributes to understanding the policies that shape the social and
economic determinants of population health. This creates considerable
scope for cross-Network programs.
The Health Network currently has one major project in progress - Towards a
New Perspective on Health Policy - to be completed in the Fall of 2000. It
is also developing new work on several themes:
- Governance of the health system (issues such as federal-provincial
relations, models for the public-private split, models for the payer-
provider relationship);
- Economic analysis (contribution of the voluntary sector to the health
system and to society; return on investment in health and social
programs).
- Network Directors dedicate from 50 to 100 percent of their working
time to CPRN; they typically operate from their chosen locations, while
relying on support services from the corporate office in Ottawa.
Technology is in place to make these virtual connections as seamless as
possible. Research capacity (located in Ottawa) includes:
- In-house staff,
- Associates - academics and others who work with the Network on
projects of common interest, on a regular basis,
- Research fellows, who provide leadership on key projects,
- Contract researchers, recruited to take on specific tasks, on an
occasional basis.
Network directors are established researchers with national reputations in
their field or experienced policy advisors from a government background.
They are key members of the senior management team and participate in all
activities central to the development of the organization. More
specifically, the duties of a Network director are:
1. Intellectual Leadership: Develop a long-range research agenda, composed
of several programs; lead the conceptualization of the programs and
projects, identify the best and the brightest of researchers to work on
them, and oversee the quality control process to ensure the research is of
excellent quality. Wherever possible, foster collaboration with the other
three Networks.
2. Network Management: Create a positive work environment for staff and
associates on contract; hire the skill mix (internal and external)
required to run the Network efficiently, supervise the work, ensure that
projects are properly budgeted and managed, and work with the President to
acquire the funds needed to sustain the Network projects and programs.
3. Networking and Communications: Foster relationships with key players in
the relevant policy, research, and community networks who will be users of
the Network outputs, host shared learning events at which diverse
stakeholder groups can participate in the research process; represent CPRN
in public forums, and ensure that accessible summaries of research
findings are prepared for wide circulation.
4. Advice to the President: As a member of the Management Committee,
participates in strategic planning and governance of the organization, as
well as resolution of operational issues.
Competencies required:
- A flair for public policy;
- A proven track record as a leader in research and communication;
- An established track record in health research and research
management, or in policy advice and research management;
- Excellent presentation and communication skills; and
- Demonstrated leadership skills along with a collaborative style of
working with others.
Compensation is competitive with that of full professor in a social
science faculty or a senior manager in a government department.
Interested parties should send their resume and one or two representative
articles or publications to Judith Maxwell, President, CPRN, Suite 600,
250 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 6M1; jmaxwell@cprn.org; telephone
613-567-7501; fax 613-567-7640.
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EAMES JONES JUDGE HAWKINGS,
Executive Director, Outcomes Research & Pricing, Europe.
Our client is one of the foremost blue chip, global pharmaceutical
companies with an enviable pipeline of products in development, ambitious
growth plans, and a wide variety of products on the market including
market leaders in a number of therapeutic areas. Having established the
function and developed a highly regarded team currently centered at the
R&D HQ, the business is now seeking an impressive manager to shape and
lead the European team. Having had major experience of Health Economics
issues in a number of markets and being particularly aware of pricing
policy and strategy in Europe, your technical skills can almost be taken
for granted. More telling will be your leadership and strategic skills,
which will need to be of the highest order, and your ability to lead
multi-disciplinary and multi-site teams, often without formal line
authority You will be academically, and by experience, a fully qualified
professional in the field of Health Economics. You will have lead a team,
ideally internationally, and will be thoroughly experienced in the
application of Healtheconomic data to the European pharmaceuticals market.
You will use your demonstrable strategic leadership skills work with
affiliate general managers and senior corporate staff to shape the
viability of the products. Since this appointment will be at the highest
level, an extensive and exhaustively thorough selection process should be
anticipated, including interviews and and assessments by the senior
management. Executive management level approval is required prior to
appointment. If you are ready for one of the most senior Outcomes
Research posts in Europe, please send your CV/contact Peter Fortune,
EAMESúJONESúJUDGEúHAWKINGS, 29 High Street, Welwyn,
Hertfordshire, AL6 9EE, UK. Tel: +44 [0]1438 840984. Fax: +44 [0]1438
840429. E Mail: partners@ejjh.co.uk Web Site: www.ejjh.co.uk
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GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT AND POLICY
The George Washington University Department of Health Services Management
and Policy is seeking applicants for one or more regular faculty
positions. Candidates should be qualified to teach in one or more of the
following areas: health finance, health services information systems,
health services policy analysis and research. Expertise in health
services policy analysis and research may include the areas of Medicare,
Medicaid, health insurance, managed care, quality of care, payment of
providers, care for the indigent, and mental health services. Candidates
should hold a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline, have an
appropriate record of publication, and have experience with supported
research. A history of teaching and of public service is important.
Experience in the administration of health services or in the conduct of
policy analysis would be of value. Rank at the full, associate, or
assistant professor level and salary will be commensurate with experience
and accomplishments. The Department is located in the School of Public
Health and Health Services and participates in graduate education programs
that offer MHSA, MPH, and Dr.PH degrees. Faculty members provide both
classroom teaching and active advising of masters and doctoral students.
The Department conducts an extensive research program in collaboration
with the Center for Health Services Research and Policy at GWU. Positions
will be full time, in-residence, regular faculty. For more information,
contact Brian Biles, MD, MPH, Chair, Department of Health Services
Management and Policy, 2175 K Street NW Suite 700, Washington, DC 20037.
Phone at (202) 416-0066 or e-mail at hsmbbb@gwumc.edu. Applicants should
send a letter of application, a current CV, recent publications, and a
list of three of more recommendations to Ms. Maureen Flaherty, GWU School
of Public Health and Health Services, 2300 I Street NW, Washington, DC
20037. Applications will be considered after October 1, 2000 until the
positions are filled. The George Washington University is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII
JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
OFFICE OF PUBLIC HEALTH STUDIES
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCES & EPIDEMIOLOGY
Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Health
The University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, Office of
Public Health Studies, Department of Public Health Sciences & Epidemiology
seeks an assistant/associate professor to fill a 9-month, full-time,
temporary position, beginning approximately January 2001, pending
availability of funds.
Duties: Participate in development of a graduate curriculum in Maternal
and Child Health (MCH) with emphasis on data analysis and use for
programmatic purposes. Teach relevant courses and seminars. Advise
students and supervise their field practica or research projects. Conduct
own research. Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed
journals. Serve on University committees. Provide consultation and
technical assistance to the Hawaii State Department of Health, other MCH
agencies and community organizations.
Minimum Qualifications: Earned doctorate in MCH or related field;
demonstrated teaching ability; ability to perform analysis of large data
sets and use secondary data analysis for programmatic application;
demonstrated ability in grant writing and scientific publications. In
addition, at the associate professor level, a minimum of four years of
full-time college or university teaching at the assistant professor rank;
proficiency in analysis and interpretation of large data sets; and
substantial record of peer-reviewed publications.
Desirable Qualifications: Successful research and programmatic grant
writing; experience in community-based public health activities and
advocacy; experience with multi-cultural populations.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Closing Date: November 30, 2000 or until position is filled.
To Apply: Send letter of application, CV, and names, addresses (including
e-mail) and telephone numbers of three references to: Gigliola Baruffi,
MD, MPH, Biomedical Sciences Building, Room D-104A, 1960 East-West Road,
Honolulu, HI 96822-2319
UH IS AN EEO/AA EMPLOYER
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HEALTH CANADA
Applied Research & Analysis Directorate,
Information Analysis & Connectivity Branch
Ottawa, Ontario
Policy Analyst/Economist
Various Language Requirements
Open to: People residing or working in Canada
The challenge: Health Canada has just established a new organization to
provide quantitative economic analysis in the field of health policy to
the Government of Canada. The new Applied Research and Analysis
Directorate (ARAD) will: provide the research and analytical foundations
upon which evidence-based decisions can be made in
designing and developing policies and programs aimed at maintaining and
improving the health of Canadians.
Other Requirements:
Screening Criteria: Knowledge of the policy issues facing the Canadian
health system. Knowledge of analytical approaches to the quantitative
analysis of health policy issues. Knowledge of the available sources of
Canadian health data. Knowledge of the principles and methods of cost-
benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis. Knowledge of public
administration theories and principles related to strategic planning,
performance reporting, and program evaluation. Education: Graduation with
a degree from a recognized university with an acceptable specialization in
Economics, Administration or Health Administration, Statistics or other
related specialty. As an equal opportunity employer, Health Canada is
committed to achieving a skilled, diversified workforce that reflects the
diversity of the Canadian population. We encourage members of the
following designated groups to apply and also to self-identify: women
(especially in non-traditional occupational groups), members of a visible
minority group, aboriginal people and persons with a disability.
NOTE :
1) A written examination may be administered.
2) Eligibility List may be established to staff similar positions for
indeterminate, determinate and/or acting appointments with various
linguistic profiles. 3) Desirable qualifications: Preference may be given
to candidates with knowledge of one or more of: epidemiology, quantitative
program evaluation, and cost-benefit/cost effectiveness
analysis in a health context.
How to apply:
Please complete form PSC3391 application for employment and send it
along with your curriculum vitae to the address below. In addition to the
resume, candidates must demonstrate in a detailed covering letter the
manner in which they meet all of the above-mentioned screening criteria
(please provide concrete examples/details). Failure to comply with these
requirements will result in your application being screened out of the
competition. Contact Persons for General Inquiries : Kathleen Fairnie,
Human Resources Assistant, (613) 957-9195 Hearing/Speech Impaired:
TDD/TTY: (613) 941-6454 Send your application to: Karen Gittens, Senior
Human Resources Advisor Information, Analysis and Connectivity Branch
Unit, Human Resources Directorate Room 752-2C, 7th Floor, Brooke Claxton
Bldg., Address Locator: 0907B Tunney?s Pasture, Ottawa (Ontario) KlA OK9
Telephone No: (613) 957-9183 Fax: (613) 952-4194 Internet Address :
karen_gittens@hc-sc.gc.ca
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INTERNATIONAL BASIC EDUCATION
Consultant Position Description
Financial Analyst/Program Evaluation Economist
The consultant will prepare a comprehensive analysis that supports the
economic justification for the project, demonstrates the cost-
effectiveness of project interventions, and gives a project cost estimate
reflecting least-cost principles and validated unit costs suitable for the
situation in the Kyrgyz Republic. The analyst will coordinate the
collation of data on Government expenditures on ECD (amount, sources, and
funding channels) and assess the implications for future financing
arrangements. The analyst will provide cost estimates for all ECD project
components, including (i) child health expanded program of immunization,
control of diarrheal diseases, acute respiratory infections, IMCI, and
maternal-neonatal health protection; (ii) protein-energy malnutrition and
micronutrient deficiency control; (iii)early education; (iv) micronutrient
supplementation and food fortification (v) disease surveillance
requirements; (vi) communications, IEC, human resource development, and
training requirements; (vii) social advocacy and mobilization; (viii)
capacity building, institutional development, and management
strengthening; and, (ix) policy development needs. The analyst will work
closely with all technical working groups; international consultants; and
provincial preparation teams to make certain the project budget balances
investment costs in child development with recurrent counterpart funds
from the Government's integrated development budget. Fiscal
affordability analysis and poverty reduction impact analysis will be
coordinated with other specialists.
If interested please contact:
Deanna Handel:
Program Officer
International Basic Education
tel: (202)884-8311
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JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. The Greenwall Fellowship Program
in Bioethics and Health Policy, an interdisciplinary program sponsored
jointly by Johns Hopkins University and Georgetown University, is offering
two-year postdoctoral fellowships or junior faculty "career development"
positions beginning September 2001. The positions include an
individualized academic program, an internship in a health policy setting,
supervised research, and teaching. Applicants should have advanced
degrees in philosophy, law, social sciences, medicine, nursing, or related
fields. Please send a CV, three letters of reference, a writing sample,
undergraduate transcripts, and a personal statement describing why you
want to be a Greenwall Fellow to Dr. Ruth Faden, Greenwall Fellowship
Program, c/o Bioethics Institute, Johns Hopkins University, 624 N.
Broadway, Hampton House 352, Baltimore, MD 21205-1996. The deadline for
applications is January 15, 2001. For more information write to the above
address or visit http://www.med.jhu.edu/bioethics_institute/greenwall.html
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UNIVERISTY OF KANSAS
The Department of Economics at the University of Kansas is searching for
an economist with a specialty in Health Economics. We have announced open
positions, at the Assistant, Associate and Distinguished Professor level.
Interested parties should contact: Joseph Sicilian, Chair, Department of
Economics, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. 66045; telephone: 864-2842;
e-mail: jsic@ukans.edu
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LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY
CENTRE FOR RURAL AND NORTHERN HEALTH RESEARCH (CRaNHR)
Senior Researcher, Researcher, and Research Assistant
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, renewable contracts
POSITION SUMMARY:
CRaNHR is an academic and applied research centre whose mandate is to
conduct interdisciplinary research on health service delivery issues,
evaluate programs and examine policies, with a view to improving the
quality of and access to health care, particularly in rural settings.
Depending on the position, responsibilities may include research proposal
development; research design; project coordination and staff supervision;
data collection, management and analysis; report preparation; and research
support.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Senior Researcher: At least a master's degree in social sciences or health
sciences, plus considerable relevant research experience. Researcher: A
master's degree in social sciences or health sciences, plus some relevant
research experience. Research Assistant: At least a baccalaureate degree
in social sciences or health sciences. Must be knowledgeable in
quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Must have proven
skills in word processing, data management and use of statistical software
packages. Strong written communication skill is essential. Knowledge of
French would be an
asset.
APPLICATION:
Submit curriculum vitae with covering letters to:
Research Director
Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research
Laurentian University
935 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, Ontario P3E 2C6
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LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine has been awarded a grant
from the United Kingdom Medical Research Council to support a new
programme of malaria research in Tanzania, and to establish a Malaria Co-
operative group at the School.
In addition, the School was recently awarded a US$ 40 million grant from
the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, to further its work on malaria.
This is one of the biggest grants ever given to a UK university.
These major awards are additional to existing laboratory-based research
programmes supported through major grants from the MRC, Wellcome Trust,
European Union, World Health Organization and other funding bodies.
The enormous new opportunities offered by the grants from the MRC and the
Gates Foundation make this an exciting and challenging time for those
working on malaria and based at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical
Medicine.
We are now seeking to make a number of senior academic and administrative
appointments in the designated areas listed below:
* MRC COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH MALARIA PROGRAMME IN TANZANIA
Clinical Epidemiology (Ref. BG-CE)
Laboratory/Field Science (Ref. BG-LFS)
* BILL AND MELINDA GATES MALARIA PROGRAMME
Academic Appointments:
Clinical Science (Ref: BG - SCS)
Entomology (Ref: BG - SE)
Health Economics (Ref: BG - SHE)
Maternal and Child Health (Ref: BG - SMC)
Pharmacology (Ref: BG - SP)
Public Health (Ref: BG - SPH)
Social Anthropology (Ref: BG - SSA)
Malaria Education (Ref: BG-DT)
Administrative Appointments:
Manager of the Gates Malaria Programme (Ref. BG-MGP)
Manager of the Malaria Centre (Ref. BG-MCM)
All academic appointments will be made at Senior Lecturer (œ33,991 to
œ38,098 - under review) or Clinical Senior Lecturer level (œ40,244 to
œ56,561), with the exception of the Laboratory/Field Scientist, who will
be appointed on Research Grade II (œ25,006 to œ32,493 - under review). A
conferred title may be sought for appropriately-qualified candidates.
The Manager of the Gates Malaria Programme will be appointed on Other-
Related Grade 4 (œ29,879 to œ35,000 - under review), and the Manager of
the Malaria Centre on MLSO3 (œ25,701 to œ28,626).
Further particulars of the posts and details of how to apply are available
from the Personnel Officer at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical
Medicine, Keppel Street, London WC1E 7HT (telephone: 020 7927 2203; fax:
020 7636 4771; e-mail: personnel@lshtm.ac.uk) Please quote the reference
for the post(s) you are interested in. The closing date for applications
is 20 October 2000.
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MCMASTER UNIVERSITY
Assistant Professor - Health Economics
The Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis (CHEPA) and the
Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics (CE&B), McMaster
University, seek to fill a 3-year, contractually limited position
beginning July l, 200l. McMaster University is consistently ranked as most
innovative among Canada's research-oriented universities, with a
particularly strong Faculty of Health Sciences. CHEPA is an
internationally recognized research centre and CE&B is a multi-
disciplinary department, with growing strength in health social science
research that is internationally respected. There are also opportunities
for affiliations with other university departments (e.g. Economics). You
will be expected to make both graduate/undergraduate educational
contributions, show promise in developing a strong program of health
economic research that contributes CHEPA's mission, and make
administrative and service contributions. You must have a Ph.D. or
equivalent in Health Economics. Please submit a curriculum vitae and three
letters of reference, to: Jeremiah Hurley, Ph.D., Centre for Health
Economics and Policy Analysis, Health Sciences Centre, Room 3H1, McMaster
University, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3Z5 Canada Fax: (905) 546-5211 e-mail:
hurley@mcmaster.ca Informal inquiries can be made to search committee
members Jerry Hurley, Bernie O'Brien (e-mail: obrienb@mcmaster.ca) or
Julie Abelson (e-mail: abelsonj@mcmaster.ca).
Deadline for applications is December 1, 2000.
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UNIVERSITY OF NATAL
Deputy Director
Health Economics and HIV/AIDS Research Division (HEARD)
University of Natal, Durban, South Africa.
A Collaboration between The Futures Group International (TFGI) and HEARD
through the USAID funded Policy Project II.
In 1998 the University of Natal established HEARD under the Directorship
of Professor Alan Whiteside. The mandate of HEARD is to carry out teaching
and research on the impact and implications of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in
the Southern African region.
The position is to provide leadership for HEARD and support to the
Division of Economics in the School of Economics and Management. The job
description is:
* Assume day to day management of HEARD reporting to the Director.
* Guide research in the field of HIV/AIDS and Health Economics of
postgraduates and junior staff in the School.
* Undertake a research programme into the Economics of HIV/AIDS in the
Southern African region.
* Annually teach a semester-long optional module in the area of Health
Economics to post graduate (Honours and Masters) students in the faculty.
The post will be for three years commencing in February 2001 or as soon as
possible thereafter.
Remuneration
An attractive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will
be offered in line with USAID guidelines.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements are either a PhD in a relevant field or a Masters
degree with experience.
Secondment
Applications from suitable candidates on a secondment basis would be
welcomed.
Contacts
Director of HEARD, Alan Whiteside (Whitesid@nu.ac.za) for information on
the position.
Country Director for Policy Project II, John Stover (jstover@tfgi.com) for
details on remuneration.
Closing Date
October 30,2000
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PFIZER
Director, Outcomes Research
LOCATION: Manhattan, New York
REPORTING TO: Robert Miceli, PhD.
COMPENSATION: The incumbent will receive an extremely competitive
package, including base salary and bonus.
THE CLIENT
Pfizer Inc. is one of the world's most respected research based global
healthcare companies whose mission is to develop innovative, value-added
products to improve the quality of life for people worldwide. In 1999, the
Company was voted the Fortune Company of the year. Pfizer has three
business segments: healthcare, consumer and animal health; and markets
products in more than 150 countries. The pharmaceutical business has
continued to demonstrate impressive growth with sales increasing annually
by over 12%. This amounts to a sales turnover in excess of $10.6 billion
through the successful marketing of over twelve "best-in-class" products
across a broad range of therapy areas. Pfizer recognizes that to obtain
its goal of becoming "number one by the year 2001," it needs to continue
to develop and market a steady stream of innovative products. To this end,
the Company has an enviable, and probably the best, product pipeline of
new products in the industry today. Pfizer is able to boast 17 new drug
candidates in development; a record for the Company and possibly the
industry.
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The Director, Outcomes Research will be directly responsible for providing
outcomes research support to several product teams. They will actively
contribute to product clinical marketing and outcome research strategy and
implement the strategy to assure timely and quality production of Outcome
Research and value added programs to support product pricing,
reimbursement and marketing.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
The Director, Outcomes Research will report directly to the Senior
Director, Team Leader Outcomes Research and will be based in the
headquarters offices in Manhattan, New York.
RESPONSIBILITES:
The candidate will be responsible for the following activities:
Provides Outcome Research support to one to two product teams. Actively
contributes to product clinical, marketing and Outcome Research strategy.
Implements Outcome Research strategy and assures timely quality production
of Outcome Research and value added programs to support product pricing,
reimbursement, and marketing. Understand the products' regulatory issues
internationally. Conducts economic models, designs and implements
clinical trials with Outcome Research components, epidemiologic studies
and instrument development studies in accord with the product strategy.
Coordinates the implementation of phase IIIB/IV Outcome Research with
other Outcome Research country specialists. Serves as a resource for
product price defense issues in country of responsibility and for other
Outcome Research specialists.
CADIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge and Experience: At least 5-10 years outcomes research experience
in the evaluation of health care interventions (clinical research
experience a plus) with at least 4-6 years of research experience
conducting health economics, health related quality of life, and/or health
services research studies for the pharmaceutical industry (preferably
working in a pharmaceutical company). Demonstrated ability to conduct and
manage the production of health services research, including at least 3 of
the following: Health related quality of life research, economics research
models, publications and formulary support, economic support packages.
Successful experience in at least 2 of the following 3 areas: Demonstrated
success in contributing to multi-disciplinary teams including outcomes
research, clinical research and marketing staff to support product
marketing, reimbursement and formulary acceptance. Demonstrated ability
to manage a significant volume of projects with experience of good triage
and judgment skills. Experience with negotiations with pricing
authorities, institutional customers (employers, hospitals, managed care
organizations, government) and fund holding authorities preferable.
SKILLS
Excellent oral and written English communication skills required. Ability
to speak one or more European languages a plus. Excellent interpersonal
skills: ability to understand and respond to multiple internal and
external customers' demands and manage and handle conflict constructively
required. Understanding of key target customers' - payors, reimbursement
authorities and healthcare system. Excellent process and project
management skills.
EDUCATION
Advanced degree (masters or doctorate) in health services research,
public health, epidemiology, economics, or medicine with training in the
conduct of outcomes research to evaluate health care interventions. In-
depth knowledge of one or more health service research related discipline;
working broad knowledge of all key disciplines.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
An individual of high personal integrity and ethics with uncompromising
standards is essential. Exceptional interpersonal skills and leadership
qualities are essential. Ability to influence, persuade and tactfully
direct others from different functions without direct authority. The
incumbent will be goal and results orientated and possess outstanding
organizational skills, with a strong desire to see projects achieve
commercial success. Be receptive to change. The individual must be a
self-starter with the ability to "hit the ground running" and demonstrate
high energy, drive and a commitment to provide the highest level of
service as well as maturity to deal with criticism. Able to debate and
guide others without arrogance. Have a high degree of presence and
charisma. Able to build mutually respectful relationships with others
across the organization. Have the scope for personal development. Enjoy
managing others, hence be able to delegate effectively, motivate, coach
and develop subordinates. Can build a team-based value culture,
encouraging positive individual contribution. Have an organized,
methodical approach to problem solving. Will be supportive of senior
management. Have a high degree of "common sense." The ability to judge
the practical applicability of policy decisions and advise and guide
others appropriately.
SEARCH TEAM:
Nicholson International
Gilbert J. Carrara Jr., M.D.
Managing Director, Healthcare North America
206 Carnegie Center
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
Telephone: +1 609 720 1800 Ext. 19
Facsimile:+1 609 720 1850
Email: gilbert_carrara@nicholsonintl.com
Susan Fowler
Consultant
206 Carnegie Center
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
Telephone: +1 609 720 1800 Ext. 14
Facsimile:+1 609 720 1850
Email: susan_fowler@nicholsonintl.com
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PFIZER INCORPORATED
Senior Manager, Epidemiology
Manhattan, New York
Robin Hertz, PhD.
The incumbent will receive an extremely competitive package, including
base salary and bonus.
Pfizer Inc. is one of the world's most respected research based global
healthcare companies whose mission is to develop innovative, value-added
products to improve the quality of life for people worldwide. In 1999, the
Company was voted the Fortune Company of the Year.
Pfizer has three business segments: healthcare, consumer and animal
health; and markets products in more than 150 countries.
The pharmaceutical business has continued to demonstrate impressive growth
with sales increasing annually by over 12%. This amounts to a sales
turnover in excess of $10.6 billion through the successful marketing of
over twelve "best-in-class" products across a broad range of therapy
areas. These include:
? Cardiovascular Disease
Norvasc
Procardia XL
Cardura
? Infectious Disease
Difucan
Zithromax
Unasyn
Suiperazon
? Central Nervous Disorders
Zoloft
? Treatment of Diabetes
Glucotrol XL
Glueotrol
? Arthritis and Inflammation
Feldene
? Allergy
Zyrtec/Reactine
Pfizer recognizes that to obtain its goal of becoming "number one by the
year 2001," it needs to continue to develop and market a steady stream of
innovative products. To this end, the Company has an enviable, and
probably the best, product pipeline of new products in the industry today.
Pfizer is able to boast 17 new drug candidates in development; a record
for the Company and possibly the industry.
We are now tasked with the recruitment of a Director/Senior Manager,
Outcomes Research who will add strength to the PPG outcomes Research team.
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The Senior Manager, Epidemiology will be responsible for providing
epidemiological support to one to two product teams. They will provide
research needs and conduct observational studies.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
The Senior Manager, Epidemiology will report directly to the Director,
Team Leader Outcomes Research Technical Design Support and will be based
in the headquarters offices in Manhattan, New York.
RESPONSIBILITES:
The candidate will be responsible for the following activities:
? Design and implement cohort, case controlled and cross-sectional
studies pertaining to drug therapy, disease prevalence and risk
factors, quality of care and disease management.
? Provide guidance to Pfizer personnel and external customers in
identifying research needs and conducting observational studies.
CADIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge and Experience
? At least 3-5 years industry experience as an epidemiologist.
? Demonstrated methodological skills
? Demonstrated ability to design observational studies.
Skills
? Excellent oral and written English communication skills required.
? Ability to negotiate.
? Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to understand and respond to
multiple internal and external customers' demands and manage and
handle conflict constructively with limited supervisory support
required.
? Ability to demonstrate leadership in group settings
? Ability to generate ideas
Education
? Advanced degree (doctorate) in epidemiology.
Personal Characteristics
? An individual of high personal integrity and ethics with
uncompromising standards is essential.
? Exceptional interpersonal skills and leadership qualities are
essential.
? Ability to influence, persuade and tactfully direct others from
different functions without direct authority.
? The incumbent will be goal and results orientated and possess
outstanding organizational skills, with a strong desire to see
projects achieve commercial success.
? Be receptive to change.
? The individual must be a self-starter with the ability to "hit the
ground running" and demonstrate high energy, drive and a commitment
to provide the highest level of service as well as maturity to deal
with criticism.
? Able to debate and guide others without arrogance.
? Have a high degree of presence and charisma.
? Able to build mutually respectful relationships with others across
the organization.
? Have the scope for personal development.
? Enjoy managing others, hence be able to delegate effectively,
motivate, coach and develop subordinates.
? Can build a team-based value culture, encouraging positive
individual contribution.
? Have an organized, methodical approach to problem solving.
? Will be supportive of senior management.
? Have a high degree of "common sense." The ability to judge the
practical applicability of policy decisions and advises and guides
others appropriately.
SEARCH TEAM:
Nicholson International
Gilbert J. Carrara Jr., M.D.
206 Carnegie Center
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
Telephone: +1 609 720 1800 Ext. 19
Facsimile:+1 609 720 1850
Email: gilbert_carrara@nicholsonintl.com
Susan Fowler
Managing Director, Healthcare North America Consultant
206 Carnegie Center
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
Telephone: +1 609 720 1800 Ext. 14
Facsimile:+1 609 720 1850
Email: susan_fowler@nicholsonintl.com
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QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY, KINGSTON
Health Services and Policy Researcher
Queen's Health Policy Research Unit (http://qhp.queensu.ca/) wishes to
recruit a well-qualified research associate in the field of health
services and policy research. Candidates should have a completed doctorate
in a relevant discipline (e.g., economics, epidemiology, political
science, sociology), with clear evidence of previous funding and research
in the field. This is a five-year term position with possibility of
renewal. Adjunct academic status may be given to qualified candidates.
Queen's University has an employment equity programme, welcomes diversity
in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified
candidates, including women, aboriginal peoples, people with disabilities
and racial minorities.
Please submit applications (with a CV and the names of 3 references) by
October 27 to Dr. S.E.D. Shortt, Director, Queen's Health Policy, Queen's
University, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6.
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ROGER STEPHENS & ASSOCIATES
Head of Development Unit
Health Economics & Outcomes Research
Competitive salary + major company benefits
UK base/global remit
Reporting to the Head of Global HEOR, you will join a highly
authoritative, credible and professional medical group which is based west
of London. You will be responsible for all Health Economics and
Outcomes Research activities either within a therapeutic area or for the
whole of the portfolio, in support of Development activities, from phase
II on. The responsibility is global. Contact with colleagues throughout
Europe and the USA will be extensive. You will directly contribute to
portfolio/life cycle management and the registration of new drugs.
Your specific responsibilities will include:
* budget preparation and management
* hands-on project planning and implementation
* driving interactions with opinion leaders and, internally, with all
departments which interface with clinical development
* integration of the Development unit within the global HEOR function
* training and development within the functional team
The ideal person will offer a medical and/or economic
education, followed by 7-10 years clinical or business experience.
He/she will bring national, and ideally some global, experience in
support of clinical trial design and the integration of Quality of
Life and other outcomes measures into development plans.
You will join an open-minded, collegial Company that is
process- and success-oriented. It has a 'listening' culture which favours
decisiveness. The successful candidate will be highly conversant with all
aspects of HEOR, having spent at least five years in an industrial or
leading academic environment. He/she will be a self-motivated leader, an
accomplished team player who ideally is sensitive to different cultural
backgrounds.
To apply, please sent your CV ideally by email as a Word
document with a covering letter quoting Ref: 00136DG to Andrew Forrow at
Roger Stephens & Associates, who is advising.
Roger Stephens & Associates, Chequers House, I Park Street,
Old Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5AT, UK.
Telephone: 44 (0) 1707 259333
Fax: 44 (0) 1707 271366
E-mail: rsvp@pharmarecruit.com
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SAINT MICHAEL'S COLLEGE
Colchester,Vermont
Applications are invited for a full-time, tenure track
position at the rank of assistant professor
beginning in the fall of 2001. Applicants must have
a Ph.D. (completed or expected by December of
2001). The normal course load is 21 credit hours
per year. The candidate would be expected to
teach economic principles, intermediate micro or
macroeconomic theory, and comparative
economic systems or transitional economies.
Other areas of specialization are open; however
preferred fields include health economics, law and
economics, or the economics of gender.
Periodically, candidates would also be expected
to teach courses in an interdisciplinary freshman
studies program. All applicants must demonstrate
a serious interest in scholarship and a commitment
to excellence in teaching in a liberal arts context
at the undergraduate level. Send curriculum vitae,
graduate transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation
(which address both teaching and scholarship),
teaching evaluations (if available), and a short
personal statement. Applicants will be interviewed
at the ASSA meeting in New Orleans in January
2001. The application deadline for prearranged
interviews at the ASSA meeting is December
12th, 2001. Saint Michael's College is a Catholic,
residential, liberal arts college located in the
greater Burlington area. AA/EOE. Contact: Dr.
Herb Kessel, Chair, Economics Search
Committee, C/O Office of Human Resources,
Saint Michael's College, Winooski Park,
Colchester, Vermont 05439.
Application has to be received by 12
December 2000.
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SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE
Health economist wanted to teach a basic health economics course (seminar)
to graduate students in Health Advocacy at Sarah Lawrence College,
Bronxville, NY (30 minutes north of mid-town Manhattan). Our students
take an interdisciplinary program in health care including history,
policy, law, ethics, physiology, psychology and health economics. The
health economics course is for graduate students who have all had
microeconomics, but beyond that their backgrounds are varies. The class is
a seminar, no more than 15 students, and meets once/week on Wednesday or
Thursday (time is flexible).
Qualifications: a doctorally educated economist with a specialty in health
economics interested in and capable of imparting to students a solid
understanding of the disciplinary perspective of the economist and an
ability to critically analyze reports and papers in the field that will be
relevant to their work. Beyond this, the course content is up to the
instructor.
Great students, decent pay ($5000), good working environment.
Contact: Marsha Hurst, Ph.D., Director, mhurst@slc.edu, 914-395-2371
914-395-2664 (fax)
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VA HEALTH ECONOMICS RESOURCE CENTER
The VA Health Economics Resource Center, in Menlo Park, California is
seeking a health economist to help incorporate cost-effectiveness analysis
into one of the country's most successful health care research programs.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in economics or a related discipline,
knowledge of health care institutions and issues, and prior experience or
demonstrated potential to be a successful collaborator. The strongest
candidates will have experience with cost-effectiveness analysis, decision
analysis, or preference assessment. The Health Economics Resource Center
is a resource for cost-effectiveness researchers in the U.S. Department
of Veterans Affairs. It is a national center funded by the VA Health
Services Research and Development program. This position is a joint
appointment with the Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center, a
research unit that coordinates large-scale multi-site randomized clinical
trials. We are seeking another economist to help us with this work. Center
economists are expected to develop an independent research agenda and to
publish the results of their work in peer reviewed journals. A faculty
appointment in the Department of Health Research and Policy in the
Stanford University Medical School is possible. You will work with a
growing and active group of health economists, biostatisticians, health
services researchers, programmers, and support staff. We have an excellent
research infrastructure, including a state of the art computer system and
access to major health care databases. Salary is competitive. U.S.
citizenship is required. We are an equal opportunity employer. Send your
c.v., letter of interest, references, and a writing sample to: Paul G.
Barnett, Ph.D.,Health Economics Resource Center, VA Palo Alto Health
Care System (152 MPD),795 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025.
Queries for additional information can be addressed to herc@med.va.gov.
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WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)
The Globalization and Cross-Sectoral Policies (GCP) team of the Department
of Health in Sustainable Development in the World Health Organization
(WHO) is seeking a Development Economist to provide policy advice, and
conduct and commission research on the economic dimensions of
globalisation, particularly the areas of trade, investment, and finance,
and their links to and impact on health. Responsibilities include: 1)
policy guidance, advice and technical support to HSD and to other WHO
programmes, Member States and development partners, 2) develop a research
agenda and conduct and commission research and disseminate results widely,
and 3) serve as focal point for WHO/HSD contributions to international
conferences dealing with the economic dimensions of globalisation.
Requires an advanced degree in Economics; specialization in
Development/International Economics an advantage. Also requires
substantial practical experience in empirical quantitative research,
preferably related to health, and experience in policy making in
international economics/ development. Should be able to work comfortably
with senior policy makers in multiple sectors in multicultural
environments. Position based in Geneva headquarters of WHO. Excellent
knowledge of English or French with a good working knowledge of the other.
Annual salary (net of tax): US$ 62,014 at single rate and US$ 66,753 with
primary dependants, plus post adjustment. To apply, prepare a personal
history form (see http://www.who.int/per/vacancies/vacinstr.htm for
information on how to obtain one), together with appropriate attachments
and support materials, and send it to: SDE/MSU, email: sdevac@who.ch.
Closing date for applications: 10 November 2000. Applications from women
are encouraged.
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CONFERENCES
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APHA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
HEALTH ECONOMICS SESSIONS
Boston, November 12-16, 2000
There will be several health economics sessions at this annual meeting of
the American Public Health Association (APHA). Those organized by the
Health Economics Committee (generally to take place in the Boston
Marriott) are:
Sunday, November 12, 2000: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Health Economics Study Session: Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Methodology
and Applications: The Big Picture. Chairing: Dahlia Remler, Ph.D.
Tentative location: Vineyard room, Boston Marriott.
This special session format was arranged to provide longer, in-depth
treatment of a single topic. Be sure to attend!
Cost-effectiveness analysis, market failures, and prevention policy.
Donald Kenkel, Ph.D.
Your money and your life: the value of health and what it affects.
Elizabeth Richardson Vigdor, Ph.D.
Cost-effectiveness analysis with risk aversion. Joshua Zivin, Ph.D.
Caution: This session will probably be listed with the business meetings
in the APHA program, not by its title.
Monday, November 13, 2000: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Health Economics business meeting. Tentative location: Regis room, Boston
Marriott.
Come and help us plan next year's program and other activities.
Monday, November 13, 2000: 8:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Economic Studies of Patients' Preferences and Behaviors. Chairing: Alan
Monheit, Ph.D. (Session #3259.0)
8:30 Resource utilization and absenteeism in primary care patients:
relationship with three measures
of psychological distress. James W. Shaw, PharmD
8:50 A cross-sectional view of breast cancer, health status, and
employment. Cathy J. Bradley, Ph.D.
9:10 Impact of the transcendental meditation program on medical expenses.
Robert E. Herron, Ph.D.
9:30 Estimation of a preference-based measure of health from the SF-36.
John E. Brazier, Ph.D.
Tuesday, November 14, 2000: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Economic Studies of Physicians. Chairing: Robert Deuson, MS, Ph.D.,
(Session #4054.0)
8:30 Using selection models to estimate the cost of medical education in
ambulatory settings.
Luisa Franzini, Ph.D.
8:50 The determinants of physician location choice: a study of California
physicians. James E. Grefer
9:10 The impossibility of correctly projecting physician surplus or
shortage. Jonathan H. Sunshine, Ph.D.
9:30 Managed care and physician practice styles. Carol J. Simon, Ph.D.
Tuesday, November 14, 2000: 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Economic Studies: Market Structure, Managed Care, and Health Costs.
Chairing: Luisa Franzini, Ph.D., (Session #4142.0)
12:30 Does market structure matter? the impact of differences in market
structure on per capita costs.
William E. Welton, DrPh, MHA
12:50 Why does hospital inefficiency vary? Michael D. Rosko, Ph.D.
1:10 Impact of Medicaid rate methods on case-mix adjusted nursing home
staffing.
Christine E. Bishop, Ph.D.
1:30 Managed care and the adoption of hospital technology: the case of
cardiac catheterization.
Farasat Bokhari, Ph.D. Candidate
Tuesday, November 14, 2000: 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
The Uninsured: One Cure Does Not Fit All. Chairing: Paul E. McNamara,
MPP, Ph.D., (Session #4143.0)
12:30 Assessing the Decline in Employment-Based Health Insurance: An
Analysis of Low Wage Workers.
Alan C. Monheit, Ph.D.
12:50 Underinsurance in the Group and Individual Markets. Jon Gabel
1:10 Does Access to Charity Care for the Uninsured Decrease the
Likelihood of Obtaining Employment-
Based Health Insurance? Bradley J. Herring, Ph.D.
1:30 Tax Credits for Health Insurance Purchase. Jonathan Gruber, Ph.D.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2000: 8:30 - 10:00 A.M.
Economic Perspectives Toward Eliminating Health Disparities. Chairing:
Brian S. Ferguson, Ph.D., (Session #5058)
8:30 Race and ethnic differences in preventable hospitalizations among
Medicare patients.
Darrell J. Gaskin, Ph.D.
8:50 Identifying the causes of racial and ethnic differences in health
care use. Thomas G. McGuire, Ph.D.
9:10 The role of family income in understanding rural/urban differences
in health care.
Barbara Ormond, Ph.D.
9:30 Should high-risk populations be routinely tested for BRCA 1/2
mutations? a decision analysis.
Julia C. Witt, BA, MA
To Register: Advance registration deadline is October 26, 2000
The web site address to register on-line is
www.apha.org/meetings
By phone, for registration questions please call APHA at 514-
847-2293
On-site registration will be at the Hynes Convention Center in
Boston.
Please check the APHA program for the room numbers of the individual
Health Economics sessions. Sessions are expected to be held at the Boston
Marriott.
For additional information about the sessions and the conference, contact:
Jonathan H. Sunshine, Ph.D.
Chair, APHA Health Economics Committee
e-mail: jonathans@acr.org
phone: 703-648-8924
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TECHNIQUES FOR HANDLING BIAS IN HEALTH SERVICES OUTCOMES RESEARCH
National Conference
November 7-9, 2000
J.W. Marriott
Houston, Texas
Supported by:
Department of Veterans Affairs,
Health Services Research & Development Service, Pfizer, Inc.,
Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality, and
Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Medicine,
Section of Health Services Research.
Gain valuable, practical insight into 'Techniques For Handling Bias In
Health Services Outcomes Research' at this national conference where
researchers and experts in the field come together to discuss the newest
and most up-to-date statistical techniques for handling bias. Conference
events begin the evening of November 7, 2000 with a pre-conference dinner
that will highlight the conference agenda. David Kenny, PhD, Professor,
University of Connecticut, and well-known expert in statistical analysis
techniques will give a dinner address. He will take a "light-hearted"
approach, discussing his experiences dealing with various sources of bias.
Visit our website at
http://www.hsrd.houston.med.va.gov/NationalConference
Conference Participants:
This conference is intended for health services researchers, clinical
researchers, economists, statisticians, and psychometricians. Maximum
participation for this conference is 200, so early registration
is encouraged.
What Will You Learn?
Conference goals include:
1) Heightening health services researchers' awareness of selection,
information, and confounding bias
2) Providing information on the newest techniques for handling bias
3) Demonstrating applications of these new techniques
4) Providing the opportunity to interact and discuss bias problems
With leading research methodologists.
Why is this conference needed?
Recent advances in statistical techniques and computing power have
resulted in the development of advanced techniques for handling bias at
the design and analysis phases of research. While health services
researchers have always been concerned about sources of bias, their skill
in the application of these more advanced techniques may need development.
This conference will bring together leading specialists in sampling
techniques, missing data analyses, measurement theory, and modeling
techniques. Both beginning and methodologically-advanced health services
researchers from all disciplines can learn about new and advanced methods
for handling bias in outcome research.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of the conference, the participant should be able to:
Explain ways in which selection bias, information bias, and confounding
may lead to spurious conclusions in outcomes research. Describe the
advantages of using the most up-to-date statistical techniques for
handling selection bias, information bias, and confounding. Identify
leading specialists in techniques for handling bias.
Accreditation:
Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for
Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for
physicians. Baylor College of Medicine designates this continuing medical
education activity for a maximum of 15 hours in category 1 credit toward
the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only
those hours of credit that s/he actually spent in the educational
activity.
Schedule:
Tuesday, November 7, 2000
6:00PM - 9:00PM Preconference Dinner - Dr. David Kenny
Wednesday, November 8, 2000
8:00AM - 8:30AM Registration and Breakfast
8:30AM - 9:00AM Welcome Dr. Kimberly Wristers
9:00AM - 10:00AM Introduction and Overview - Dr. Bruce Psaty
10:00AM - 10:15AM Break
10:15AM - 11:30AM Language is in the Ear of the Beholder
Host: Matt Price
Participants: Dr. Cindy Christiansen, Dr. David Francis, Dr. Sander
Greenland, Dr. David Kenny, Dr. Bob Miceli, Dr. Jeff Smith
11:30AM - 1:30PM Lunch - on your own
1:30PM - 4:30PM Hypothetical Grant Proposal: Tips from the Experts
Host: Dr. Ann Hendricks
Participants: Dr. David Francis, Dr. Sander Greenland,
Dr. Bob Miceli, Dr. Jeff Smith
6:00PM - 9:00PM Wine and Cheese Event Poster Session
Guest Speakers: Dr. Alvin Tarlov and Dr. Mark Pauly
Thursday, November 9, 2000
8:00AM - 8:30AM Registration and Breakfast
8:30AM - 10:00AM Propensity Scores Dr. Sharon-Lise Normand
8:30AM - 10:00AM Multiple Imputation Techniques Dr. Joe Schafer
10:00AM - 11:30AM Bayesian Analyses Dr. Cindy Christiansen
10:00AM - 11:30AM Item Response Theory Techniques Dr. Maria Orlando
11:30AM - 1:30PM Lunch - on your own
1:30PM - 3:15PM Distinguishing Facility Level Effects from Individual
Effects
Dr. Constantine Gatsonis
1:30PM - 3:15PM Mixture Modeling Dr. Linda Muth&Mac226;n
SPEAKERS:
Cindy Christiansen, PhD, Associate Professor of Health Services, School
of Public Health, Boston University, Expert in Bayesian Analyses.
David J. Francis, PhD, Professor, Department of Psychology, University of
Houston, Expert in Latent Variable Modeling, Growth Curve Modeling, and
Techniques for Identifying and Controlling for Selection Bias.
Constantine Gatsonis, PhD, Professor, Department of Biomedical Community
Health, Brown University, Expert in Random Effects Modeling.
Sander Greenland, PhD, Professor, Department of Epidemiology, University
of California Los Angeles, Expert in Observational Studies and Generalized
Linear Models.
David Kenny, PhD, Professor, University of Connecticut, Expert in Multi-
Level Modeling, Structural Equation Modeling, and Techniques for
Identifying and Handling Regression to the Mean.
Robert J. Miceli, PhD, Senior Director/Team Leader, Outcomes Research -
Pfizer, Inc., Expert in Research Design and Identification of Confounding
Bias.
Linda Muth&Mac226;n, PhD, Director of Product Development for M-PLUS General
Latent Variable Modeling Software, Expert in the Application of Missing
Data Analysis Techniques and Information Bias Handling Techniques.
Sharon-Lise Normand, PhD, Associate Professor of Biostatistics, Department
of Health Care Policy, Harvard Medical School, Department of
Biostatistics, Harvard School of Public Health, Expert in the Application
of Propensity Scores and Bayesian Analyses.
Mark V. Pauly, PhD, Professor of Health Care Systems, Public Policy and
Management, Insurance and Risk Management, and Economics, Wharton School,
Pennsylvania University, Expert in Medical Economics.
Bruce M. Psaty, MD, PhD, Professor, Cardiovascular Health Research Unit,
University of Washington, Expert in Epidemiologic Methods.
Joseph L. Schafer, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Statistics,
Pennsylvania State University, Expert in Multiple Imputation Techniques
and General Linear Mixed Modeling.
Jeffrey A. Smith, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Economics,
University of Western Ontario, Expert in Techniques for Identifying and
Handling Selection Bias.
Alvin R. Tarlov, MD, Director of the Texas Institute for Society and
Population Health at the James Baker III Institute for Public Policy at
Rice University, Professor, University of Texas School of Public Health.
Expert in Measuring the Effects of Medical Services and Quality of Life.
REGISTRATION FEES:
Conference registration fee includes all sessions, workshops, poster
presentations, gourmet pre-conference dinner, continental breakfasts,
coffee breaks, and the wine and cheese special evening event. To register,
mail registration form and check to address listed on registration form by
August 31, 2000. The Registration fee is $210.00. A $75.00 late fee will
be charged for registrations received after August 31, 2000.
LODGING:
The conference will be held at the J.W. Marriott Hotel located in the
heart of Houston's premiere uptown district, across from the famous
Galleria Mall. Each room is equipped with ISDN high speed internet
access, three telephones with two separate phone lines, two televisions,
Web TV, coffee maker, blow dryer, iron and ironing board and voice mail
messaging system. The J.W. Marriott is located at 5150 Westheimer Road,
Houston, Texas 77056.
LODGING FEES:
A block of rooms in the name of 'BIAS CONFERENCE' has been set aside at
the J.W. Marriott Hotel. In addition, the J.W. Marriott can reserve
lodging at three of its other hotel sites located within walking
distance of the conference. These other locations include the Marriott
Courtyard, Fairfield Inn, and Residence Inn. Lodging fees are not
included in the conference registration fee. For all hotel room
reservations, please call the J.W. Marriott Hotel 1-800-831-4004. A
special room rate ($149.00) at the J.W. Marriott has been contracted;
however, prices vary at the other locations. If you are traveling on
federal travel orders, please inform the hotel. We recommend you reserve
your room by September 15, 2000.
REGISTRATION FORM: Please use form on our website:
http://www.hsrd.houston.med.va.gov/NationalConference
Please make check or money order for $285.00 payable to Baylor College of
Medicine and mail to:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medical Center
HSR&D Center of Excellence (152)
2002 Holcombe Blvd (Bldg. 110T)
Houston, TX 77030
Attn: Yvette Pinales
e-mail: ypinales@earthlink.net
For more information about this conference, contact Kimberly Wristers,
PhD at wristers@bcm.tmc.edu or 713/791-1414, ext. 5368.
Visit our website at:
http://www.hsrd.houston.med.va.gov/NationalConference
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eHEALTH: A FUTURESCOPE
It is our pleasure to announce a forthcoming conference.
eHealth: a Futurescope will plan, explore, debate and evaluate strategies
for developing IT opportunities in healthcare. The conference will
interest health practitioners and providers, policy makers, patients and
clients, information scientists, analysts and futurologists who are
considering the following challenges:
How has the thrust of IT research affected healthcare?
How can healthcare providers create advantages from IT opportunities?
Why is the potential of information in health not yet realised?
How should information be regulated and disseminated?
Who will eHealth benefit?
How best can we manage change in healthcare?
What is the impact of eHealth on the patient?
How can we ensure quality?
What is the psychology and sociology of eHealth?
Keynote speakers include Paul Jenkins of NHS Direct, Gorm Kirsch of
MacQuarie Technology Investment Banking and Heinz Wolff of Brunel
University.
Abstracts are welcomed for oral presentations, posters and workshops
(which should be between 60 - 75 minutes duration).
Specification for abstracts:
in English
300-500 words long
five keywords
preferred mode of presentation
The Secretariat looks forward to receiving your abstract by 1st October
2000.
Registration fees until 31st Janurary 2001:
3-day delegates - stlg275
1-day delegates - stlg130
3-day delegates (reduced fee) - stlg110
Registration documents and information are available from the Secretariat.
Conference Secretariat
Institute of Health Sciences
City University, London
Northampton Square
London EC1V 0HB
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7477 8371
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7477 8364
ehealth2001@city.ac.uk
m.a.vogel@city.ac.uk
http://www.city.ac.uk/ehealth2001
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CESifo GROWTH AND INEQUALITY CONFERENCES
A Joint Initiative of CESifo and the Castor Endowment
Call for Abstracts
CESifo and the Castor Endowment at the University of Washington, Seattle,
ask for submission of papers or extended abstracts (300-500 words) on the
question of "Growth and Inequality, Issues and Policy Implications" for
the CESifo-Conferencesin 2001/2002.
Relevant topics include:
ú Assessment: the establishment of stylised facts relating to inequality
and growth
ú Causes: isolating the determinants of inequality on growth
ú Consequences: examining the implications of inequality on growth and
human welfare
ú Policy: how public policy can intervene to improve equality and
accelerate growth.
Papers and abstracts should contain a theoretical background and/or
applied work to address important policy issues. The CESifo-Conferences
are a two-stage process. Authors of accepted papers will be
invited to give presentations at a workshop meeting in Munich, 19-20 May
2001. Selected authors are then invited to present revised versions of
their papers at a second conference meeting in early 2002. The papers will
be published in an MIT Press volume as part of the CESifo Seminar Series.
There will be external refereeing of papers after both stages.
Abstracts or papers should be submitted by 1 December 2000. A decision on
accepted abstracts or papers will be announced by 15 December 2000. For
accepted abstracts, full papers must then be submitted by 1 March 2001.
Authors will be notified of the decision to accept their full paper for
the Munich meeting by 1 April 2001. Electronic submissions are preferred.
Please email Theo Eicher or Stephen Turnovsky at the addresses given
below. Hard copies of abstracts or papers should be sent to: Theo Eicher
or Stephen Turnovsky, Box 353330, University of Washington, Seattle WA
98195, USA. No faxed abstracts will be accepted.
CESifo will reimburse economy travel and accommodation for CESifo Fellows
with accepted papers. Other authors with accepted papers may apply for
funding to cover accommodation and/or economy travel.
Please do not hesitate to contact the conference organisers with any
questions:
Theo Eicher, University of Washington, te@u.washington.edu
Stephen Turnovsky, University of Washington, sturn@u.washington.edu
Hans-Werner Sinn, CESifo, office@cesifo.de
For more information visit www.CESifo.de or
http://faculty.washington.edu/~te/Munich
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ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL HEALTH STUDIES
The Academy for International Health Studies is pleased to
announce an upcoming conference which is sure to be of interest to
iHEA members. The International Summit on the Private Health Sector will
be held December 3-6, 2000, at the Sheraton Bal Harbour Hotel near Miami
Beach, Florida. Registration information can be obtained by logging onto
the Academy web site at www.aihs.com or phoning 925/680-1862.
The International Summit on the Private Health Sector will
feature a "State of the World's Health Care" address by Alexander Preker
of The World Bank, Orville B.R. Adams of the World Health Organization,
and Tom Sackville of the International Federation of Health Funds.
Jeffery Sachs (of the WHO Commission on Macroeconomics and
Health, and an active economic advisor to many governments across four
continents) will speak on "Health Care Globalization in the 21st Century,"
with reaction from international economics faculty.
Further seminars will address economic and trade issues as they
relate to health care and surrounding business environments.
Please feel free to contact me for more information:
Nicole Winger
Press Officer
Academy for International Health Studies
Phone: 916-444-2671
Fax: 916-444-0159
nwinger@ka-pow.com
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FORTHCOMING ARTICLES
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JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS 19(6), NOV 2000
Measuring adverse selection in managed health care
R.G. Frank, J. Glazer, T.G. McGuire
The demand for private health care in the UK
C. Propper
Mental health: market power and governance
J. Forder
Costs and outcomes associated with alternative discharge strategies
following joint replacement surgery: analysis of an observational
study using a propensity score
P.C. Coyte, W. Young, R. Croxford
Parental leave and child health
C.J. Ruhm
Disability and the labour market: an analysis of British males
M.P. Kidd, P.J. Sloane, I. Ferko
Efficiency and administrative costs in primary care
A. Giuffrida, H. Gravelle, M. Sutton
Income-related inequality in life-years and quality-adjusted life-years
U.-G. Gerdtham, M. Johannesson
Revisiting Rogowski and Newhouse on the indirect costs of teaching: a note
on functional form and retransformation in Medicare's payment formulas
K. Dalton, E.C. Norton
Risk sharing and the supply of mental health services M.B. Rosenthal
Quality incentives in a regulated market with imperfect information and
switching costs: capitation in general practice
H. Gravelle, G. Masiero
Illicit drug use, unemployment, and occupational attainment
Z. MacDonald, S. Pudney
The effect of tobacco advertising bans on tobacco consumption
H. Saffer, F. Chaloupka
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