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David Bradford, Ph.D. Center for Health Care Research, Medical University of South Carolina Jim Burgess, Ph.D. Management Science Group, Department of Veterans Affairs NOTES TO CONTRIBUTORS The editors must hear from you so that iHEA NEWS can effectively serve as a medium of communication for iHEA members. We are soliciting contributions from all members who have information relevant to the membership at large. There are a number of specific items we are seeking: * Announcement of job openings; * Announcement of conferences or seminars in health economics; * Calls for papers by journals and book editors; * Announcements of new appointments and promotions; * Articles describing activities or new initiatives at your institution, Center or firm (perhaps describing your departmental or university programs in health economics, discussing new pedagogical tools used in health economics education, describing new governmental policy initiatives or programs, and so forth). Please send any contributions via e-mail to the editors: W. David Bradford or James Burgess . ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| |||||||||||||||| Contents for the Issue ||||||||||||||||| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| iHEA AND GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS ARROW AWARD ANNOUNCED RENOVATED iHEA HOME PAGE POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES AT JOHNS HOPKINS POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP TRAINING IN HIV/AIDS PREVENTION RESEARCH HEALTH POLICY STATISTICS SECTION SPONSORS STUDENT PAPER COMPETITION JOBS ABT ASSOCIATES ABT ASSOCIATES AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS BENCH INTERNATIONAL BENCH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE CATALYST DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA HEALTH TECHNOLOGY BOARD FOR SCOTLAND UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MATHEMATICA POLICY RESEARCH, INC UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PRICEWATERHOUSE/COOPERS LLP PRICING & PHARMACOECONOMICS (PPE) SETON HALL UNIVERSITY SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY VA MEDICAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER CONFERENCES AEA ANNUAL MEETING PRELIMINARY PROGRAM HEALTH ECONOMICS SESSIONS HCFA 103: MEDICARE COST & PAYMENT DATA A Basic Workshop in Medicare Cost Data ECONOMICS AND LAW IN BIOTECHNOLOGY Health Econometrics XIII FORTHCOMING ARTICLES HEALTH ECONOMICS Vol. 9(7) October 2000 JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS 19(6), Nov 2000 SUBSCRIPTION AND MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This newsletter is typeset in Courier 10 point font, and reads best that format. If the document is not well-aligned, reset your mail reader to display a non-proportional font (such as Courier). ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ================================================================ ========= iHEA ANNOUNCEMENTS ================================================================ ========= ARROW AWARD ANNOUNCED The 2000 Arrow Award will be presented at an award ceremony on Friday January 5, 5:30 to 7:00 PM in the New Orleans Marriott, Iberville Room at the Allied Social Sciences Association annual meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Arrow Award is presented each year by the International Health Economics Association for the best paper published in the field of health economics. This year, the Arrow Award goes to William H. Dow, Tomas J. Philipson and Xavier Sala-I-Martin for their paper "Longevity Complementarities Under Competing Risks" The American Economic Review, Vol. 89, No. 5. -------------------------------- RENOVATIONS TO THE iHEA HOME PAGE iHEA is pleased to announce its re-tooled web site to the membership. On the new web site http://www.healtheconomics.org you will now be able to search for conferences and jobs. You continue to have access to the membership directory. Please feel free to e-mail us you conference and job information for inclusion in the directories. We will be adding more features in the future, including the ability to pay on-line. -------------------------------- POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES AT JOHNS HOPKINS 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 -------------------------------- POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP TRAINING IN HIV/AIDS PREVENTION RESEARCH The Center for AIDS Intervention Research (CAIR) at the Medical College of Wisconsin is accepting applications for its National Institute of Mental Health supported Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program in HIV prevention research. CAIR is a productive multidisciplinary center with approximately 12 full-time and 10 affiliated faculty investigators, and a research support staff of 50 persons. CAIR's research includes studies of the effectiveness of individual, group, and community-level HIV prevention interventions; cost-effectiveness, policy, and methodological research; and secondary prevention research, including AIDS-related mental health, treatment adherence, and coping. Postdoctoral fellows are integrated into existing research projects and are mentored in the development of independent research. Fellows also participate in seminars, conferences, and other educational opportunities. The 2-year program for incoming fellows will begin in the summer of 2001. Interested persons should request fellowship information and an application from: Steven D. Pinkerton, Ph.D., Center for AIDS Intervention Research, Medical College of Wisconsin, 2071 North Summit Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Information can also be requested via fax: (414) 287-4206 or e-mail: . The application deadline is February 15, 2001. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. The Medical College of Wisconsin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer (M/F/D/V). ----------------------------------------- HEALTH POLICY STATISTICS SECTION SPONSORS STUDENT PAPER COMPETITION The Health Policy Statistics Section announces a competition for student and postgraduate papers to be presented at the Joint Statistical Meetings in 2001. Winners of the competition will receive a subsidy of up to $500 for actual expenses to support their attendance at the JSM in Atlanta on August 5-9, 2001. They will present their papers at a session of the meeting and will be recognized at the Section's business meeting. Current undergraduate or graduate students at any level, as well as those graduating in 2000 who wish to present research they conducted as students, are eligible to participate. Up to four prizes will be awarded. Papers entered in the Student Competition should involve a methodological innovation or a creative application of statistical analysis to an issue in health policy. Research for the submitted papers does not have to be complete, but competitors will submit an abstract prospectus describing the planned research, including the nature of the intended innovations. Applications should include (1) a cover letter including name, current affiliation and status, and contact information (address, telephone, e-mail) of the applicant, (2) an abstract of up to 300 words, (3) a draft paper if available, or otherwise a 3-page research prospectus, and (4) a letter from the adviser certifying student status (or completion of degree within the past year) and describing plans for the completion of the research. Applications must be received by December 10. Winners will be notified in early January and must register for the meetings by January 31. For further information or to apply, contact Gerald S. Adler (HPSS Program Chair-Elect, 2001) Office of Strategic Planning Health Care Financing Administration C3-17-07 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850 gadler@hcfa.gov (410)786-7938 ================================================================ ==== JOBS ================================================================ ==== ABT ASSOCIATES Program Director Position at Abt Associates Inc. Abt Associates Inc., a major U.S. policy research and consulting firm, seeks an experienced health expert to serve as director of Abt Associates' work on the Bill and Melinda Gates Children's Vaccine Program implemented by PATH. Abt's participation in this project focuses on the sustainable financing of childhood immunization programs in the developing world. Responsibilities: The candidate in this position, located in Bethesda, Maryland, will operate as the program director for the Abt Associates Inc. subcontract with PATH on the Bill and Melinda Gates Children's Vaccine Program (CVP). The incumbent's responsibilities will include: acting as liaison with PATH and the Gates Foundation; overseeing technical and financial performance of the CVP contract; assigning tasks to Abt staff and consultants; reporting on contract performance to Abt senior management; assisting in representing client at international meetings. The Associate may also provide technical input in immunization financing activities within the contract's current portfolio of work. Skill Prerequisites: Advanced degree in Economics, Public Health, Public Policy, or Business with an emphasis on health economics and finance, and 6-10 years of professional experience (preferably with immunizations and international donor experience). Superior project/contract management, and writing, research and presentation skills. Candidate should be able to convey technical information clearly to a non-technical audience. Quantitative and qualitative research skills desirable. Candidate must be able to produce under tight deadlines. Overseas experience, either resident or extensive short-term. Willing to travel overseas on short-term assignments. Fluency in at least one of the following languages: French, Spanish, Arabic, or Russian. Send current resume and cover letter outlining how your qualifications match the requirements of the position to: sigler@alumni.nd.edu Attachments should be in either Word or Rich Text Format. ----------------------------------------------------------- ABT ASSOCIATES Health Economists, All Levels at Abt Associates Inc. 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 foreign language, preferably French, Spanish or Russian. Send detailed resume and cover letter detailing how your background and experience match the requirements of the position to William Sigler at: sigler@alumni.nd.edu Attachments should be in either Word or Rich Text Format. ----------------------------------------------------------- AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY RESEARCH DEPARTMENT Senior Researcher 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 Researcher 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. ----------------------------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS Fellowship in Mental Health Services Research The Centers for Mental Healthcare Research at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences offers VA- and NIMH-sponsored fellowships in mental health services research. The training program is designed to prepare Ph.D. and M.D. fellows for independent investigation in the areas of access, utilization, quality of care, outcomes assessment and cost effectiveness. Centers research is concentrated in five clinical areas: dementia, depression, schizophrenia, substance abuse and comorbidity. Annual stipends are $36,000. Supplemental funding is made available for research ($7,000) and travel expenses ($1,000). Applicants are requested to submit (1) a current curriculum vitae; (2) a brief overview of their areas of research interest, short-term (fellowship) objectives and long-term (career) goals; and (3) three letters of recommendation. To be eligible, an individual must be a United States citizen. Both the Department of Veterans Affairs and the University of Arkansas are Equal Opportunity Employers. For further information please contact: John Fortney, Ph.D., VA HSR&D CeMHOR (152/NLR), 2200 Fort Roots Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72114. telephone: (501) 257-1727; email: fortneyjohnc@ exchange.uams.edu For more information, visit the following site: http://www.uams.edu/cmhrpostdoc ----------------------------------------------------------- BENCH INTERNATIONAL Senior Health Outcomes Scientist, Critical Care Team-Cardiovascular/Infectious Diseases (Midwest): Provide health outcomes support for new and existing critical care compounds under rigorous evaluation by the global health economics and strategic pricing product team. Primary responsibility for the design of treatment algorithms, decision analytic model(s), burden of illness study, instrumentation of clinical trials, retrospective analyses and other research. Work with key functional representatives within the team and affiliates to plan appropriate research to contribute to the successful commercialization of compounds. Mentor junior researchers. Seek input from medical, marketing, legal, and health outcomes representatives to understand geographic requirements for successful research agenda and execution. Coordinate research processes with other clinical research professionals (CRAs, systems, statistics, etc) to ensure completion of studies. Deliver a research and publication plan that optimizes commercialization of critical care products. Develop budgets and timelines to resource the plan. Work with affiliate health outcomes representatives to plan and execute local research and communication activities. Advanced degree in health outcomes, economics, applied epidemiology, pharmacoeconomics, or health services research and experience working with hospital and critical care products required. Pharmaceutical industry/consulting experience is preferred. ----------------------------------------------------------- BENCH INTERNATIONAL Director, Outcomes Research, Reproductive Medicine, Diabetes, Anti-infectives (Northeast): Strategically design/implement economic evaluation programs for products in development and work with global product and commercial teams to ensure that programs appropriately determine value, support pricing and reimbursement, and contribute to successful product marketing. Formulate and oversee all comprehensive strategies for economic evaluations including retrospective and prospective cost- effectiveness studies, quality of life, and cost-of-illness studies. Analyze and interpret results of studies and assist in developing situation assessment overviews, targeted economic dossiers and global lifecycle plans. Requires PhD, MD or equivalent with focus on health economics, QoL, or epidemiology; 5-6 years in health economics/outcomes research; 4-5 years in research/project management; industry experience preferred. Demonstrated history of designing analysis plans and modeling evalua tions beyond clinical trials. Superior communications, presentation and interpersonal skills. Please call Cathy Balin or Cheri Buonaguidi at 310-854-9900 or e-mail Cheri at cheri@benchinternational.com for more information. ----------------------------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE The Department of Urban and Regional Planning and the Department of Environmental Analysis and Design in the School of Social Ecology at the University of California, Irvine seek to fill a joint tenure-track assistant professor position in international public health. The appointment will begin July 2001. The successful candidate will have a doctorate in any field relevant to international and/or comparative public health, and demonstrate outstanding potential to attract research funding and generate peer-reviewed publications. Preference will be given to candidates interested in teaching a core graduate course in U.S. Health Policy as well as a core graduate course in Epidemiology. Faculty members in Social Ecology also teach at the undergraduate level. The multi-disciplinary School of Social Ecology has a number of faculty and research groups interested in community health, environmental health, and international cooperation. The University of California at Irvine is located one hour south of Los Angeles, in Orange County - a dynamic and diverse urban region of approximately 3 million people. Submit letter describing research and teaching interests; vita; up to three publications or manuscripts; and names, addresses, email addresses and phone numbers of three to five references to: Dele Ogunseitan, Co-Chair International Public Health Search Committee Department of Environmental Analysis and Design School of Social Ecology University of California Irvine, CA 92697-7070 The deadline for applications is February 1, 2001. The University of California is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. ----------------------------------------------------------- CATALYST Health Economics Consultants Ltd, Pinner, Middlesex, UK CATALYST is an international health outcomes research consultancy with an established reputation for performing high quality and scientifically rigorous research particularly in relation to pharmaceuticals and diseases. We are now seeking a health economist or outcomes researcher to participate in: - modeling the impact of diseases and interventions. - clinical trial design and optimising data collection for economic and outcomes evaluations. - conducting multi-country evaluations. - reporting and dissemination of studies. The position is open to applicants with a post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline, backed up with sound quantitative skills. You will need to demonstrate a successful track record in economic evaluation or outcomes research in an organisational setting - preferably at a consultancy. Proficiency in decision-modeling and/or statistical analysis of clinical trial data would be advantageous. Experience of more than one European health care system would also be an advantage. As well as research skills, the role will require project management skills to handle projects in a team-oriented environment and excellent communication skills with a variety of audiences. In return, CATALYST offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a stimulating environment in which we formally recognise the importance of personal and professional development in a dynamic marketplace. For further details, please contact Julian Guest by telephone on +44 (0) 20 8429 2623 or e-mail at jg.catalyst@dial.pipex.com or visit our web site at www.catalyst-health.co.uk Applications together with a full CV and the names and addresses of 2 referees should be e-mailed or posted, in confidence, to: Dr Julian Guest, Managing Director, CATALYST Health Economics Consultants Ltd, The Folly, Pinner Hill Road, Pinner, Middlesex HA5 3YQ, UK. ----------------------------------------------------------- DUKE UNIVERSITY THE FUQUA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS at Duke University invites applications for a faculty position in economics with a concentration in health care. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in economics (in hand by August 2001) and should have a strong research interest in the health sector. Rank and salary are dependent upon qualifications. This position offers joint affiliation with Fuqua's economics and health sector management programs. The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with faculty members interested in health services research from across the University. Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a copy of his or her dissertation chapter and/or relevant publications to the address below. Applicants must submit these materials by December 15, 2000, to be considered for an interview. Send application materials to: Chair, Health Economics Recruiting Committee The Fuqua School of Business PO Box 90120 Duke University Durham, NC 27708-0120 Duke University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. ----------------------------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA The Department of Health Services Administration at the University of Florida is seeking candidates for a new tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Primary responsibilities include teaching in the On-campus and Executive Masters Programs in Health Administration and in the Doctoral Program in Health Services Research as well as conducting research in relevant areas. Preferred qualifications include an earned doctorate (ABD will be considered) in a field closely related to health care management or policy. Exposure to or participation in funded research is highly valued. Applicants from all disciplines in health services management, research, and policy are invited to apply. Two areas of expertise are of particular interest: 1) health services management including organizational behavior and human resource management in health care and 2) health care finance. The deadline for applications is January 15, 2001 at which time screening of applicants will begin. Anticipated start date for this faculty position is August 20, 2001. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, a current CV, and the names and contact information of three references to: Dr. Murray J. Côté Search Committee Chair Department of Health Services Administration University of Florida P.O. Box 100195 Gainesville, FL 32610-0195 For additional information on this position, contact Dr. Côté by phone at (352) 392-7590 or via e-mail at mjcote@ufl.edu. Additional information about the Department of Health Services Administration and its programs is available on the internet at www.hp.ufl.edu/hsa. (This position announcement is also available on the internet at www.hp.ufl.edu/hsa/position.html.) The University of Florida actively encourages interest from women and minorities and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Searches are conducted in accordance with the State of Florida sunshine rules and regulations. ----------------------------------------------------------- HEALTH TECHNOLOGY BOARD FOR SCOTLAND SENIOR HEALTH ECONOMIST The Health Technology Board for Scotland, a new Special Health Board based in Glasgow, provides advice to the NHS in Scotland on the clinical and cost effectiveness of new and existing health technologies. Our core team will perform Health Technology Assessments in house, working with topic specific experts and the Management Board to ensure production of useful, robust, clear assessments that can withstand scientific scrutiny. Within this high profile and vital role, you will be expected to use and promote state-of-the-art methodologies in economic evaluation - whilst managing and motivating our Health Economist. Building an excellent reputation and proving yourself on a global stage, your remit will include helping to choose topics for assessment, performing economic analyses and work pro-actively with the management board, NHS in Scotland and international HTA organisations to develop new methodology. To succeed, you will have a degree in economics, a Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject - and at least 10 years' experience of performing economic analysis within a health care environment. You will also demonstrate a sound knowledge of designing and conducting economic analysis studies, combined with first class presentation and negotiating skills. The ability to engender trust and respect with a wide range of people is key. Naturally, you will be flexible, diplomatic and a team player with excellent attention to detail. Application forms and further particulars are available from the HR Section, SCPMDE, 4th Floor, Hobart House, 80 Hanover Street, Edinburgh EH2 1EL, Telephone 0131 220 8624, to whom five copies of the completed application form, quoting Ref. HTBS0501000 should be returned by 10 November 2000. For further information about the Health Technology Board for Scotland please visit the website: http://www.htbs.org.uk. For an informal discussion about this post, please call the Director, Karen Facey, on 0141 249 6643. Karen Facey Karen M. Facey, PhD CStat Director Health Technology Board for Scotland 176 St. Vincent St. Glasgow G2 5SG Phone: 0141 249 6643 Fax: 0141 249 6644 Mobile: 07711 649926 Website: http://www.htbs.org.uk ----------------------------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI The Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, School of Medicine, is accepting applications for a faculty position (tenure track or tenured) at the Associate Professor level with a specialization in health and/or labor economics. The applicant can anticipate immediate participation in a variety of presently funded health and human resource economics projects. There is also an expectation that the applicant will 1) design, secure external funding for, and lead his or her own projects; 2) publish research findings in refereed journals; and 3) teach courses such as health economics, human resource economics, public policy, and economic evaluation within the department. Candidates must possess a doctorate in economics and have at least five years of research experience in health economics, human resource economics, or related areas of study. An outstanding publication record is necessary and prior experience as a principal investigator of funded research projects is desirable. This is a 12-month appointment that includes standard University benefits. The University is an equal opportunity employer. CONTACT: Interested and qualified applicants should send a curriculum vita, 3 letters of reference, and 3 recent publications to: Professor David Lee, Recruitment Committee Chair, University of Miami, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health (D93), 1801 NW 9th Avenue, Second Floor, Miami, Florida 33136 ----------------------------------------------------------- MATHEMATICA POLICY RESEARCH Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. (MPR) is an employee-owned research firm that provides policy research and data collection for federal and state governments, foundations, and selected private sector clients. It has offices in Princeton, NJ, Washington, DC, and Cambridge, MA. There are over 85 Ph.D. level staff working at MPR in the policy areas of health, education, labor, and welfare. Additional information is available on our web site: www.mathematica-mpr.com. MPR has openings for health economists/health services researchers in all three of its offices: Senior Health Economist: The Washington, DC office has an opening for a senior health economist. Candidates for this position must have a Ph.D. in economics, public policy, or a related field; 10 years of related experience; strong analytical skills; experience with the quantitative analysis of health care data; business development experience; and a record of publication in health policy. Research experience related to the Medicare and Medicaid programs is particularly desirable. Applicants for this position should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to: Linda Legge Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. 600 Maryland Avenue S.W. Suite 550 Washington, DC 20024-2512 Other Positions: All three offices have openings for recent Ph.D.-level and masters-level researchers. We are especially interested in individuals with an interest in one or more of the following topics: Medicare and Medicaid, managed care, mental health, or state health policy. Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to work well in teams. Applicants for these positions should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to: Doreen Ambrose Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. P.O. Box 2392 Princeton, NJ 08543 Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. ----------------------------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Carlson School of Management The Department of Healthcare Management at the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management seeks candidates for a tenured or tenure track faculty position beginning July 1, 2001 or later, at the assistant or associate professor level, depending on the candidate's qualifications. A doctoral degree in a field central to research and teaching in healthcare management, or a medical degree coupled with extensive training in health services research or management, is required prior to the start date. Applicants must have strong research skills and the demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary setting. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct high quality research, mentor graduate students, and teach graduate level course work. Candidates with backgrounds in management/leadership, entrepreneurship, the medical device or pharmaceutical industry, healthcare technology, medical informatics, or healthcare e-commerce will be preferred. Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to: Sandra Potthoff, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair Department of Healthcare Management 3-140 Carlson School of Management 321 19th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55455 tel.: 612/624-9019; email: spotthoff@csom.umn.edu Review of applications will begin January 1, 2001 and continue until the position is filled. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. ----------------------------------------------------------- PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS, LLP Subject: 3 Positions Available - Trinidad and Tobago 1. Primary Health Care Development We are seeking applications from experienced individuals to Lead and/or participate in a Primary Health Care Development project in Trinidad and Tobago. Project Description The scope of this project is to conduct a needs analysis of the primary care system, create a primary health services delivery plan, and design and development of 3 primary care pilot projects. It also includes the development of training programs and workshops, and development of a monitoring and evaluation protocol. Project Duration is from January 2001 to June 2003. Requirements: All applicants must demonstrate experience in: - development and implementation of primary health care programs - health policy development - health service operations in both developed and developing countries - developing evaluation and monitoring protocols - primary health care, or family medicine - building strategic partnerships - preparing and leading teams in establishing health programs Additional Requirements - willingness to travel extensively to Trinidad and Tobago and/or reside in Trinidad and Tobago for the duration of the project - advanced preparation in health system planning and management 2. Primary Health Care - Technical Training We are seeking applications from experienced individuals to Lead and/or participate in a Primary Health Care Technical Training project in Trinidad and Tobago. Project Description The purpose of this project is to design a coordinated and integrated training and support program for the delivery of primary health care in the public sector. The scope of this project is to conduct an inventory and evaluation of existing programs and to design and implement training programs for primary health care professionals. In this role, the consultants will: - review national strategies and approaches to primary health care training and support and identify current program gaps - provide advice and recommendations for improving existing training programs including the newly developed Postgraduate Diploma Program in Primary Care and Family Medicine - assess the introduction of new service models - develop, monitor and evaluate new training programs in primary health care - provide advice on training needs to support integration of private sector service in a comprehensive primary health care delivery system. Project Duration is from January 2001 to September 2002. Requirements: All applicants must demonstrate experience in: - the establishment of training and support programs including curriculum development and health human resource management in both developed and developing countries - primary health care and family medicine - team building and in developing community partnerships - preparing and leading teams in establishing health programs Additional Requirements - willingness to reside in Trinidad and Tobago for the duration of the project - advanced preparation in a primary care specialty, preferably family and community medicine 3. Primary Health Care - Health Promotion We are seeking applications from experienced individuals to Lead and/or participate in a Primary Health Care Health Promotion project in Trinidad and Tobago. Project Description The scope of this project is to build the capacity of individuals and communities to improve their health and well-being as an integral component of the Health Sector Reform Program in Trinidad and Tobago. While a number of programs have been launched, a national health promotion policy has yet to be developed. As well there is no formal mechanism to coordinate and oversee the various health promotion projects and activities currently being undertaken in the health sector. The consultants will: - review current national strategies to health promotion and identify program gaps - assist in the development of a national policy framework for strengthening inter-sectorial planning, coordination and management of health promotion initiatives including recommendations for any organizational changes and cross-sector integration - review the terms of reference of the National Council on Health Promotion and develop operational guidelines for use by the Council - assist in the development and implementation of an effective strategy to increase public awareness of the benefits of healthy lifestyles - forge strategic alliances with key stakeholder groups in health promotion - develop, monitor and evaluate training programs in health promotion Project duration is from January 2001 to January 2002. Requirements: All applicants must demonstrate experience in: - the development and implementation of health promotion programs - health policy development - health services operations in both developed and developing countries - stakeholder management and building strategic partnerships - strategic communications - designing monitoring and evaluation tools - preparing and leading teams establishing health programs Additional Requirements: - willingness to travel extensively to Trinidad and Tobago and/or reside in Trinidad and Tobago for the duration of the project - Masters degree or equivalent in health administration or an allied health discipline All interested applicants should send a copy of their resume including three (3) references to: Dale McMurchy PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 10 York Mills Road, Suite 400 Toronto, ON M2P 2G7 Fax (416) 221-0798 E-mail: dale.mcmurchy@ca.pwcglobal.com Deadlines for submission is December 1, 2000. Only those Selected for an interview will be contacted. ----------------------------------------------------------- PRICING & PHARMACOECONOMICS (PPE) IN NOVO NORDISK A/S Pricing & PharmacoEconomics (PPE) is placed in International Marketing in Health Care Operations, Novo Nordisk and the department is responsible for developing worldwide pricing strategies and pharmacoeconomic support for all Novo Nordisk Health Care products. PPE is looking for an economist to join a highly enthusiastic team of people with a strong commitment to their job. PPE can offer a challenging position with an international perspective to a candidate who wants to work in this exiting and dynamic area. Responsibilities The economist will be responsible for international pricing and pharmacoeconomic projects. The projects will be focused on: ? Developing international pricing strategies ? Set-up pharmacoeconomic studies for world-wide application ? Continuously improve economic models ? Plan and manage the generation of relevant pharmacoeconomic data from clinical trials ? Integrate pharmacoeconomic endpoints into health outcome data collections ? Implement pharmacoeconomics in affiliates ? Manage internal courses for affiliates, presentations to Marketing Management as well as conferences on pharmacoeconomics and quality of life. Qualifications ? Master of Science or PhD in economics, preferably with special focus on health economics ? Strong analytical skills ? Ability to work across disciplines ? Experience with project management ? Experience with health outcome data collection and analysis is an advantage ? Familiarity with quality of life application in clinical trials is an advantage ? A proactive personality with a strong commitment to the daily challenges ? Good communication and social skills are important ? Fluency in written and spoken English Contact information: For further information, please contact Camilla Sylvest on telephone 4442 6486 / CSy@novo.dk. Written applications should be marked "Economist.9989" and sent to Human Resources, Health Care, Krogshoejvej 41, DK-2880 Bagsvaerd. ----------------------------------------------------------- SETON HALL UNIVERSITY SetonWorldWide Online Master of Healthcare Administration Program SetonWorldWide, Seton Hall University's distance education division, works collaboratively with Seton Hall academic programs developing and supporting high quality, customer-oriented online graduate degree programs. The Online Master of Healthcare Administration Program, one of SetonWorldWide's first and most successful online graduate programs, has several adjunct instructional positions available to qualified candidates. Inaugurated in October 1998, the Online MHA Program graduated its first class of students in May 2000 and is currently enrolling its sixth class of students. Applicants from all disciplines in healthcare administration are invited to apply. Two areas of expertise of particular interest are (1) healthcare strategic planning; and (2) healthcare economics. Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent, substantive healthcare background and interest and/or experience in online teaching required. Candidates should email a letter of interest and a current CV to: Darby Ullyatt Assistant Academic Director Online Master of Healthcare Administration Program SetonWorldWide Seton Hall University Ullyatda@shu.edu Or mail to: Darby Ullyatt Seton Hall University Kozlowski Hall 507 400 South Orange Ave. South Orange, NJ 07079 For additional information on this position, contact Dr. Philip DiSalvio, Director, SetonWorldWide at (973) 761-9086 or email at disalvph@shu.edu. Additional information about the online graduate degrees at Seton Hall University can be found at www.setonworldwide.net ----------------------------------------------------------- SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY Subject: HR and HSR Faculty Positions Healthcare Human Resources. Tenure track, assistant/ associate/full professor position dependent upon experience and qualifications. Specialties include: HRM, compensation, HR metrics, HRIS, employee relations, or employee law. Experience in supervision of doctoral dissertations desirable. SHRM or ACA certification an asset. Doctoral degree from an accredited institution and experience in related area of human resources. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointments for financial or programmatic reasons. Review of applications are on-going and will continue until the position is filled. Send applications to Dr. Deanie French, Department of Health Services Research, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 78666 or e-mail charles.johnson@swt.edu Health Services Research. Two tenure track, assistant/ associate/full professor positions depending upon experience and qualifications. Specialties of interest include: biostatistics, management science/operations research, or health information systems. The successful candidates should have an interest in innovative teaching through distance education and Internet based learning. Experience in the supervision of masters and doctoral dissertations highly desirable. Doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution and experience in related areas of health services research. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointments for financial or programmatic reasons. Review of applications are on-going and will continue until the positions are filled. Send applications to Dr. Jean Brender, Department of Health Services Research, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 78666. Email - JB52@swt.edu. ----------------------------------------------------------- VA HEALTH ECONOMICS RESOURCE CENTER The VA Health Economics Resource Center, in Menlo Park, California is seeking a health economist to help in corporate 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. ================================================================ ==== CONFERENCES ================================================================ ==== AEA ANNUAL MEETING PRELIMINARY PROGRAM HEALTH ECONOMICS SESSIONS NEW ORLEANS, LA JANUARY 5-7, 2001 Friday, January 5, 2001 8:00 A.M. HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY Presiding: David Meltzer, University of Chicago Jay Bae, Health Care Financing Administration--Retracting Adverse Health Care Technology: One Genie Is Out of the Bottle Edward Mensah, University of Illinois-Chicago--The Marginal Cost of Physician House Calls Tomas Philipson, University of Chicago, and Richard Posner, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals--The Long-Run Growth in Obesity as a Function of Technological Change Discussants: Mark Duggan, University of Chicago Darius Lakdawalla, RAND 10:15 A.M. IMPACTS OF MANAGED CARE ON THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE (Joint Session with Health Economics Research Organization) Presiding: Donald E. Yett, University of Southern California José J. Escarce, Daniel Polsky, Phillip Kletke, and Gregory D. Wozniak, RAND--HMO Penetration and Geographic Mobility of Practicing Physicians Kevin Volpp, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard University--HMO Penetration and Outcome in a Nascent Price Competitive Market David Meltzer and Jeanette Chung, University of Chicago- Effects of Competition under Perspective Payment on Hospital Costs among High-and-Low-Cost Admissions Discussants: Lee Rivers Mobley, Oakland University Martin Gaynor, Carnegie Mellon University Daniel Kessler, Stanford University iHEA SESSION 2:30 P.M. ECONOMICS OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG MARKETS AND POLICIES Presiding: Mark McClellan, Stanford University Ernst R. Berndt, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, William H. Crown, MedStat, Stan N. Finkelstein, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and James M. Russell, University of Texas--Economic Issues in Comparing Antidepressant Drug Therapy, Psychotherapy, and Their Combination for the Treatment of Chronic Depression Patricia Danzon and Mark V. Pauly, University of Pennsylvania- Pricing, Profits, Insurance, and Innovation in the Outpatient Prescription Drug Market Fiona M. Scott Morton, Yale University--Who Gets Approved Quickly? Generic Drugs at the FDA Richard G. Frank and Haiden A. Huskamp, Harvard University --Moving Market Share: Prices, Quantities, and Drug Formularies Discussants: John Mullahy, University of Wisconsin-Madison Mary K. Olson, Yale University Jonathan S. Skinner, Dartmouth College David J. Vanness, Mayo Clinic ARROW AWARD CEREMONY 5:30 P.M. The 2000 Arrow Award will be presented at an award ceremony in the New Orleans Marriott, Iberville Room Saturday, January 6, 2001 8:00 A.M. TRENDS IN HEALTH INSURANCE AND MANAGED CARE Presiding: James W. Henderson, Baylor University Jonathan Gruber and Robin McKnight, Massachusetts Institute of Technology-- What Drives Firms' Contributions Towards Health Insurance Thomas Buchmueller and John DiNardo, University of California-Irvine-- Health Insurance Reform and the Growth of Managed Care Len M. Nichols and Linda J. Blumberg, Urban Institute--Have Health Insurance Market Reforms Affected the Composition of Insured Risk Pools? Discussants: W. David Bradford, Medical University of South Carolina M. Kate Bundorf, Stanford University James W. Henderson, Baylor University Sunday, January 7, 2001 1:00 P.M. MANAGED CARE AND HEALTH CARE MARKETS Presiding: Martin Gaynor, Carnegie Mellon University Paul J. Gertler and Alison Evans Cuellar, University of California- Berkeley--Hospital-Physician Integration Martin Gaynor and William Vogt, Carnegie Mellon University --A Structural Model of Hospital Competition William Encinosa, Agency for Health Care Policy Research, Martin Gaynor, Carnegie Mellon University, James B. Rebitzer, Case Western Reserve University, and Lowell Taylor, Carnegie Mellon University--Physician Incentives in Managed Care Networks Discussants: To be announced ------------------------------------- HCFA 103: MEDICARE COST & PAYMENT DATA A Basic Workshop in Medicare Cost Data Presented by the Research Data Assistance Center (ResDAC)* and the Boston University School of Medicine Thursday & Friday, January 11-12 , 2001 in Boston WORKSHOP DESIGN & GOALS This workshop will familiarize the audience with the use of Medicare administrative data for research with an emphasis on cost data, and will include identifying people with both hospital inpatient and non-hospital based medical problems and their associated costs. It will be conducted in a computer-based classroom, at the Boston University School of Medicine with specially designed training databases and modules. The workshop design is highly interactive and requires the registrant to have some basic computer experience. It is designed for individuals who have some research background (basic epidemiological concepts and interpretation) and some experience with health services (either clinical or research) but who have little or no hands-on experience using Medicare cost data. The course will cover the origin, flow, quality and research applications of Medicare data. After taking the course, attendees will have the background to begin analysis using Medicare cost data. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this workshop, participants will: *Understand the basic structure and content of the Medicare program: entitlement, enrollment, benefits and coverage. *Have a basic understanding of HCFA's Prospective Payment System (PPS) method for in-patient are. *PPS patient formula for hospitals *Adjustment factors in the PPS formula *Payment variables in the in-patient hospital file (Medicare Provider Analysis and Review - MedPAR file) and physician/carrier file *Have a basic understanding of hospital cost reports *How hospital costs are reported to HCFA *Studies using cost reports *Issues related to Cost-to-Charge Ratio * The RESEARCH DATA ASSISTANCE CENTER (ResDAC) is a consortium of faculty and research staff from the University of Minnesota, Boston University, Dartmouth College & Morehouse School of Medicine. The goal of the ResDAC is to assist the HCFA in increasing the number of new researchers skilled in accessing and using HCFA data for studies. This will improve the Medicare and Medicaid programs and add value to current HCFA activities. ResDAC faculty and research staff have extensive knowledge of many research applications using HCFA data, as well as data limitations and assumptions. ResDAC faculty and research staff also have experience with the content of HCFA data files, HCFA data release practices and policies, HCFA Privacy Act regulation, charges for data, and the timing of HCFA data releases. PRESENTED AT BOSTON UNIVERSITY In the Boston University Learning Resource Center (LRC), a computer based classroom at the School of Medicine with Internet access, integrated digital projection and printing capabilities. During the ResDAC sponsored course, 22 registrants will each have his/her own P300 computer with Medline, Microsoft Office 97 Professional version, and PC based SAS 6.12. Supported by HCFA contract #500-96-0023; Spike Duzor, Project Officer CME CREDITS ARE AVAILABLE Boston University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. Boston University School of Medicine designates this education activity for a maximum of 12 hours in Category 1 credits towards the AMA Physicians Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. FACULTY Mark Moskowitz, M.D Chief, General Internal Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine Arlene Ash, Ph.D. Research Professor, Boston University School of Medicine Jeanne Speckman, M.Sc. Epidemiologist/Research Analyst, Boston University School of Medicine Michael Posner, M.S. Statistical Analyst, Boston University School of Additional Faculty: Mike S. Hadad, ResDAC Consultant Michael Shwartz, Ph.D. Professor, Boston University School of Management WORKSHOP REGISTRATION Please register by using the ResDAC website http://www.resdac.umn.edu/reg1033.htm, or contact Phyllis Beaudette at (612) 626-4247. For other questions please call Jeanne Speckman at (617) 638-8168. ----------------------------------------- ECONOMICS AND LAW IN BIOTECHNOLOGY Health Econometrics XIII FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Louxor , Egypt, April 27-29, 2001 TOPICS: ECONOMICS / LAW / BIO-ETHICS / PHARMACOECONOMICS / GENETIC ENGINEERING / BIOTECHNOLOGIES / DRUGS AND TESTS RECOMBINING / PATENTABILITY OF ALIVE / GENETIC THERAPIES / MODELLING / INTELLECTUAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY / EVALUATION OF INNOVATION IMPORTANT DATES Submission deadline => January 15, 2001 Notification of acceptance => February 15, 2001 Delivery of full papers => March 15, 2001 SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACTS Authors are requested to send a 2 pages abstract. The submission should also include: title of proposed paper, names of the authors, affiliations, addresses, name of corresponding author, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers. Abstracts and full papers should be submitted by e-mail in Word ".doc" format to: crbully@univ-lyon1.fr Papers could also be sent in hard copy to : AEA-Biotech AEA Chapitre Santé UCB Lyon 1 - Bâtiment 101 43, Bd du 11 Novembre 1918 69622 Villeurbanne cedex France ================================================================ ==== FORTHCOMING ARTICLES ================================================================ ==== HEALTH ECONOMICS Vol. 9(7) October 2000 Towards multidisciplinary research into health inequalities Oliver, A. and Cookson, R. Working together for equity Black, D. Health inequalities: bringing the hidden assumptions into the open Klein, R. Equity in the allocation of health care resources Sheldon, T.A. and Smith, P.C. Rationing for health equity: is it necessary? Smith, G.D., Frankel, S. and Ebrahim, S. The need for an interdisciplinary perspective on the social determinants of health Wilkinson, R. Equity in health: a challenge for researchers and policy makers Williams, A. Interpreting the rational addiction model Ferguson, B.S. A Bayesian approach to economic analyses of clinical trials: the case of stenting versus balloon angioplasty Al, M.J. and van Hout, B.A. The social value of health programmes: is age a relevant factor? Rodriguez, E. and Pinto, J.L. Definition, interpretation and calculation of cost-effectiveness acceptability curves Lothgren, M. and Zethraeus, N. Institutional considerations in priority setting: transactions cost perspective on PBMA Jan, S. The price of placements in residential and nursing home care: the effects of contracts and competition Forder, J. and Netten, A. ----------------------------------- 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 ================================================================ ==== SUBSCRIPTION AND MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION ================================================================ ==== A subscription to iHEA NEWS is included as a benefit of membership in iHEA. iHEA has been formed to increase communication among health economists, foster a higher standard of debate in the application of economics to health and health care systems, and assist young researchers at the start of their careers. Activities of the association include: - Present the annual "Kenneth J. 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