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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

BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT -- UNIVERSITY OF YORK

iHEA AND GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

BAXTER ALLEGIANCE PRIZE FOR HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH

JOBS

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, BIRMINGHAM
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
EAMES, JONES, JUDGE, HAWKINGS
EMORY UNIVERSITY
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE
INSTITUTE OF POLICY STUDIES, HEALTH POLICY PROGRAMME
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
MAPI VALUES
MCMASTER UNIVERSITY
MEDTAP INTERNATIONAL
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
ST. GEORGE'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL SCHOOL
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-HOUSTON
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
UNIVERSITY OF YORK

CONFERENCES

ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
UPDATE ON THE HEALTH AND RISK CONFERENCE
HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT AND SCENARIO ANALYSIS IN HEALTH CARE
16TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY

FORTHCOMING ARTICLES

JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS 19(3), MAY 2000
JOURNAL OF HEALTH CARE FINANCE 26:3, SPRING 2000

JOURNAL OF HEALTH CARE FINANCE 26:2, WINTER 1999

SUBSCRIPTION AND MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

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BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT -- UNIVERSITY OF YORK

Reforming markets in health care: An economic perspective

Edited by: Peter C. Smith (Professor of Economics, Centre for Health
Economics, University of York)

Open University Press,

http://195.89.185.89/bd.cgi/openup/isb?0335204619

There has been an international move towards the creation of explicit
markets in health care, in which the purchase of care is separated from
provision. While the creation of such markets has undeniably led to
improvements in certain aspects of health care, it has also raised
important issues that have yet to be resolved - for example, is an
escalation of management costs an inevitable consequence of the
introduction of a market in health care? What sort of information is
needed to make the market function efficiently? Can a market-based
system be compatible with society's objectives relating to equity and
solidarity? The UK government is introducing reforms to the internal
health care market in the UK National Health Service which seek to
address concerns such as these, and this book comprises a series of
commentaries on their plans from a group of leading health economists.
Authors examine the contribution of economics to the debate on the
reforms, while seeking to make the analysis accessible to a general
audience.

Contents:

1. Peter Smith and Maria Goddard: Introduction. The reform of health
care markets.
2. Karen Bloor, Alan Maynard and Andrew Street: The Cornerstone of
Labour's "New NHS": Reforming Primary Care
3. Roy Carr-Hill, Nigel Rice and Peter Smith: Towards Locally Based
Resource Allocation
4. Diane Dawson and Maria Goddard: Longer-term Agreements for Health
Care Services: What Will They Achieve?
5. Brian Ferguson: Shaping Up to Improve Health: the Strategic
Leadership Role of the New Health Authority
6. Tony Culyer: Economics and Public Policy: Research and Development as
a Public Good
7. Maria Goddard, Russell Mannion and Peter Smith: The Performance
Framework: Taking Account of Economic Behaviour
8. Antonio Giufridda, Hugh Gravelle and Martin Roland: Performance
Indicators for Managing Primary Care: the Confounding Problem
9. Diane Dawson and Andrew Street: Reference Costs and the Pursuit of
Efficiency
10. James Mason, Martin Eccles, Nick Freemantle and Mike Drummond: A
NICE start? Economic Analysis Within Evidence-based Clinical Practice
Guidelines
11. Huw Davies and Russell Mannion: Clinical Governance: Striking a
Balance Between Checking and Trusting
12. Hugh Gravelle and Peter Smith: Reforming markets in health care: a
principal:agent perspective

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iHEA ANNOUNCEMENTS
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BAXTER ALLEGIANCE PRIZE FOR HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH RECIPIENT ANNOUNCED

Karen Davis, PhD, renowned health economist and president of The
Commonwealth Fund, has been named winner of the 2000 Baxter Allegiance
Foundation Prize for Health Services Research. The Prize is the highest
research honor in the field of health services.

The $25,000 Prize, funded by The Baxter Allegiance Foundation and
administered by the AUPHA, will be presented at the Association's Annual
Meeting on June 22-25, 2000, in Los Angeles. The Baxter Allegiance

Foundation is supported by Deerfield-based Baxter International Inc., and
McGaw Park-based Allegiance Corporation.

The award honors Dr. Davis for her tremendous contributions to health
services research, particularly in her role as a leader in national health
policy and her scholarly analysis of access to health care among
disadvantaged populations. Before joining the Fund, she served as chair of
the Department of Health Policy and Management at the School of Hygiene and
Public Health at Johns Hopkins University, and held an appointment as
professor of economics. Dr. Davis served as deputy assistant secretary for
health policy in the Department of Health and Human Services in the late
1970s, and was the first woman to head a U.S. Public Service agency.

With this award, the Commonwealth Fund plans to make a $25,000 award to
improve preventative and primary care for low-income working families in New
York City.

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JOBS
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UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, BIRMINGHAM

PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Department of Health Services Administration
University of Alabama at Birmingham

The Master of Science in Health Administration Program, Department of
Health Services Administration, School of Health Related Professions, The
University of Alabama at Birmingham, invites applications for Director of
the Master of Science in Health Administration Program.

The Master of Science in Health Administration Program has a thirty-five
year tradition of excellence in preparing health services executives. The
residential component is nationally recognized as one of the leading
programs in the country. The recently developed executive component
combines on-campus study and uses the latest in distance learning
technology. The Director will have responsibility for providing leadership
for both components. The successful candidate will be assisted by an
Assistant Director. Major responsibilities include curriculum planning,
student advisement and recruitment, classroom instruction, and development
of personal research activities.

The ideal candidate should hold an earned doctorate with disciplinary
preparation in health administration or related area, have teaching
experience in health administration or related area, and have demonstrated
competence in research. Salary and faculty rank will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience. Information on the Department can be
obtained at www.hsa.uab.edu.

Applications for this position will be screened when received. The position
will remain open until filled. Interested individuals should send a
curriculum vitae to:

Richard Shewchuk, Ph.D.
Chair, Search Committee
M.S. in Health Administration Program
Department of Health Services Administration
University of Alabama at Birmingham
524 Webb Building
1530 3rd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35294-3361
E-mail: shewchuk@uab.edu

UAB is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and
minorities are encouraged to apply.

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UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Centre for Health Services and Policy Research,
University of British Columbia
and Vancouver / Richmond Health Board

Opportunity for Post-doctoral Fellowship

In partnership with the Vancouver/Richmond Health Board (V/RHB), the
Centre for Health Services and Policy Research (CHSPR) at the University
of British Columbia (UBC) is seeking an individual with outstanding
training and/or research experience for a post-doctoral fellowship
position. Applicants must have a PhD (or equivalent) or an MD or other
professional health sciences degree and equivalent research experience.
Applications will be accepted from individuals with training and/or
research experience in the public health sciences including
health services research, epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy and

management, or related disciplines. Individuals with Masters Degrees and
particularly strong research backgrounds may be considered.

The research position is designed to assist the V/RHB in developing
programs for individuals with chronic disease. The precise conditions to be
studied and the contribution of these objectives to the overall research
will depend on the interests and skills of the successful applicant, the
policy needs of the V/RHB, and the overall research program of CHSPR.
Experience with the management and statistical analysis of large
administrative databases is essential. Individuals should have a record
of independent research and be able to work collaboratively
with the researcher and policy making communities. The ability to
communicate effectively is also required.

The post doctoral appointment will be for two years. Salary will
be commensurate with experience and qualifications. A comprehensive
benefits package will be provided. Part-time or shared arrangements may
be possible.

The primary goal of the Centre for Health Services and Policy Research is
to encourage and promote first-class research by facilitating the
development of cross disciplinary approaches. Problems in understanding
health dynamics and the delivery of health services require the input of
epidemiologists, anthropologists, sociologists, economists, policy analysts,
biostatisticians, and health care professionals, and the Centre provides
an enabling environment for cross-disciplinary team research. The Centre
complements the educational and research activities of the UBC Department
of Health Care and Epidemiology, which houses research programs in related
public health areas.

Further details about the Centre can be found at http://www.chspr.ubc.ca.

UBC welcomes all qualified applicants, especially women, aboriginal
people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Post-doctoral
applications are welcomed from any qualified individuals.

Interested individuals should send their curriculum vitae, selected
reprints, and a covering letter detailing their research interests and
providing names and contact information for three referees, to:

Karen Cardiff
Centre for Health Services and Policy Research
Room 429 - 2194 Health Sciences Mall
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, B.C.
V6T 1Z3
Tel: 604-822-4969 Fax: 604-822-5690

Applications will be submitted by July 1, 2000 but will be considered
until the position is filled.

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EAMES, JONES, JUDGE, HAWKINGS

Health Economics & Outcomes Research Manager

Develop the health economic strategies for world class drugs

Excellent salary benefits and car
West of London

Our client - a world leader in pharmaceuticals - has made significant
investments to create the vision, the strategies, and the structures, to
tackle the challenges and opportunities of the changing market place. The
well established UK business is now preparing for a number of potential
block-buster product launches, while maintaining its existing, world
beating portfolio. In this fast-pace environment, an opportunity has
arisen for a qualified Health Economist to join the team that will
provide strategic health economics input.

Focusing on developing and delivering appropriate economic
strategies/value arguments, the broad and challenging remit attached to
this role will give you the highest levels of visibility and the
opportunity to make a real impact. It will be your responsibility to plan
and implement health economic and outcomes activities within the context
of both company and product strategies, and gain improved access to study
centres through building good and lasting relationships. In addition, you
will manage studies and deliver effective economic messages for new and
existing products in the portfolio.

Having achieved an MSc in Health Economics, ideally, and gained experience
within the pharmaceutical industry or consultancy, your excellent

interpersonal skills will enable you to build a network of influential
contacts both internally and externally. With commercial acumen, matched
by a structured project management approach, you will be able to make a
positive impact in the market place.

If you can provide the strategic health economics guidance to help manage
the current and future portfolio of this top name pharmaceutical company,
please send your CV/contact Peter Fortune, EAMESJONESJUDGEHAWKINGS,
29 High Street, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 9EE.
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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EMORY UNIVERSITY

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE RESEARCH PROFESSOR
HEALTH ECONOMIST

The Rollins School of Public Heath of Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia,
has an immediate opening for a health economist in the area of vaccine
development. The appointment will be in the Department of International
Health. We are seeking a professional who has an established record of
independent research on vaccine development, randomized controlled
trials, and economic evaluation in the European or other international
health care settings. The Department of International Health offers
the opportunity to work closely with colleagues who have ongoing
projects in infectious diseases and health policy throughout the
developing world. Emory's Woodruff Health Sciences Center (which
includes the schools of Public Health, Medicine, and Nursing, the
Yerkes Regional Primate Research Center, several hospitals, and the
Emory clinic) has outstanding facilities and considerable research
funding in infectious diseases. The appointment also provides
opportunities to teach and mentor students and to work collaboratively
with colleagues at the Carter Center of Emory University.

Requirements and preferred qualifications: 1) Doctoral degree in
economics or health economics; and 2) Training and experience in
economic evaluation and vaccine development; 3) international
orientation and experience, preferably in European Health Care
settings; and 4) history of independent funding and publication.

Salary will be commensurate with rank and experience. Interested
candidates should submit a letter indicating their interest in the
position, a current curriculum vitae, and the names of three
references to: Chair, Search Committee, Anne Haddix, PhD;
Department of International Health, Room 762, Rollins School
of Public Health of Emory University, 1518 Clifton Road, N.E.,
Atlanta, GA 30322. Email: achaddi@sph.emory.edu. Screening of
applications will continue until position is filled. Emory
University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE

Positions in Health Financing and Public Health, General Accounting Office,
Washington, D.C.

We expect to have the following openings on the team, led by two senior
researchers, that evaluates large-scale demonstrations:

Quantitative Analyst/Quality Specialist. In the DOD Medicare Subvention
demonstration, Medicare pays DOD to provide health care for military
retirees in DOD's version of Medicare managed care. Issues of central
concern to policy makers are whether the care these retirees receive
is of comparable quality to the care received by other Medicare retirees;
and whether the demonstration has caused any deterioration in the
quality of care received by the DOD retirees. The person selected
will have primary responsibility for conducting the analysis and writing
a report. We expect that DOD care will be compared to national
benchmarks, using administrative data, and a panel survey will allow
analysis of the effect of the intervention on access, satisfaction,
and health status.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of current methods for measuring
quality and will have strong quantitative skills, including SAS, Stata,
or a similar statistical package and experience in analyzing large

datasets. However, candidates will be considered who lack a quality
of care background but who have (1) experience with large datasets,
(2) good programming skills, and (3) sufficient statistical skills to
carry out regression-based risk adjustment of quality indicators.

Salary: $51,317-$93,626, depending on qualifications and experience.

Managed Care Specialist. Under the DOD Medicare Subvention demonstration,
Medicare pays DOD a discounted capitated rate to provide health care to
Medicare-eligible retirees. DOD is held to most Medicare+Choice
requirements. In evaluating the demonstration, it is important to
compare DOD's sites with Medicare+Choice plans along several dimensions,
e.g., quality of information, utilization management, quality assurance.
The person selected will be responsible for developing a design and
gathering data (e.g., interviews) from selected managed care organizations
for comparison with the six subvention sites. A large amount of
quantitative and qualitative data is available on the subvention
sites, but it may also be necessary to supplement these data with
data from comparable Medicare+Choice plans.

The ideal candidate would have both research experience and hands-on
managed care experience.

Salary: $51,317-$93,626, depending on qualifications and experience.

U.S. citizenship required for all positions.
GAO is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact: Phyllis Thorburn, 202-512-7012; thorburnp.hehs@gao.gov

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INSTITUTE OF POLICY STUDIES, HEALTH POLICY PROGRAMME

Health Policy Programme

Institute of Policy Studies

Colombo, Sri Lanka

MICHIGAN POPULATION FELLOWSHIP

IPS Health Policy Programme (IPS HPP) is searching for a recent
post-graduate in the area of population and economics. The person would
be recruited to the staff of Michigan University, and placed at IPS for
for 1-2 years through Michigan's Population Fellows Program. Our
preference is for a recent PhD graduate in demography/economics.

Applicants must be US nationals or permanent residents. The
USAID-funded compensation package will be similar to other Fellows
in Michigan's Population Fellows Program.

The Population Fellow will be expected to allocate 20-25% of their time
to working with the Department of Demography, University of Colombo, and
at the Health Economics Unit, MOHFW, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Fellow would
be expected to develop a research agenda in Sri Lanka consistent with IPS
HPP's own research goals. The unit has an interest in the policy
challenge imposed by Sri Lanka's rapid demographic ageing and the
financing of reproductive health care. It has working links with
government ministries, and major overseas academic institutions.

Interested applicants please contact:

IPS Health Policy Programme at health@ips.lk

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UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
University of Iowa

The Department of Health Management and Policy (HMP), and the Center for
Health Policy and Research, seek candidates for several new faculty
positions. HMP is located within The University of Iowa's new College of
Public Health. The College currently has approximately 50 full-time
faculty, 150 professional staff and 35 support staff who work with a total
budget of $24-25 million, $19 million of which comes from extramural
research funding. The Department of Health Management and Policy currently
includes 12 full-time faculty and offers both M.H.A. and Ph.D. degree
programs as well as support for the M.P.H. degree. HMP faculty members
collaborate extensively with colleagues form all of the health science
colleges (Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Dentistry). Examples of current
HMP faculty research areas include: rural health care organization and
deliver, clinical outcomes assessment and quality enhancement, and
technology assessment.

Associate Professor and Professor Positions (3 tenure track positions).

Candidates should have a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent, and strong research
(including both scholarly publications and external funding) and teaching
records in one of the following areas: health economics and/or finance,
policy, operations research, informatics, outcomes/quality assessment,
medical care organization, strategic management or organization behavior.
Tenure track faculty members are responsible for instruction and research,
and play key leadership roles in the Center for Health Policy and research.
Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience. Applicants form
academic, health services research, and public health practice settings are
encouraged to apply.

Assistant Professor (tenure track) or faculty Associate, 3 positions total
Candidates should have Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent, and emerging research and
teaching records in one of the following areas: health economics and/or
finance, accounting, operations research/quantitative analysis and decision
support systems, informatics, outcomes/quality assessment, strategic
management, medical care organization, organization behavior or human
resources management. Faculty members will be responsible for instruction
and research. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience.
Applicants from both academics, health services research and public health
practice settings are encouraged to apply.

A cover letter describing applicant's qualifications and interests,
curriculum vitae and names of three references should be sent to : Douglas
S. Wakefield, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, Department of Health Management
and Policy, 2700 Steindler Building, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA,
52242. Information about the Department is available on the web at:

http://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/hmp/
<http://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/hmp/> .

John W. Colloton Endowed Chair in Health Management and Policy
University of Iowa

The Department of Health Management and Policy and the Center for Health
Policy and Research seek candidates for the John W. Colloton Endowed Chair
in Health Management and Policy. This fully endowed Chair honors the
numerous contributions made by John W. Colloton throughout his career as one
of the nation's leading health care executives. Candidates should have a
Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent, an outstanding research record (including both
scholarly publications and current external funding), and national
recognition in one of the following areas: health economics, finance,
management or policy. The selected faculty member will be responsible for
instruction and research, play a key leadership role in the Center for
Health Policy and research, and hold a tenured faculty appointment in the
Department of Health Management and Policy. Salary and rank will be
commensurate with experience. Applicants from academic, health services
research, and public health practice settings are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Health Management and Policy (HMP) is located within The
University of Iowa's new College of Public Health. The College has
approximately 50 full-time faculty, 150 professional staff and 35 support
staff who work with a total budget of $24-25 million, $19 million of which
comes form extramural research funding. The Department of Health Management
and Policy currently includes 12 full-time faculty and offers both M.H.A.
and Ph.D. degree programs as well as support for a M.P.H. degree in Health
Planning and Policy. HMP faculty members collaborate extensively with
colleagues from several other colleges (Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy,
Dentistry, Business, Engineering, etc.). Examples of current HMP faculty
research areas include: rural health care organization and delivery,
clinical outcomes assessment and quality enhancement, and technology
assessment.

A cover letter describing applicant's qualification and interests,
curriculum vitae and names of three references should be sent to: Douglas S.
Wakefield, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, Department of Health Management

and Policy, 2700 Steindler Building, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
52242. Information about the Department is available on the web at:

http://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/hmp/
<http://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/hmp/> .

Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the
positions have been filled. We are committed to a diverse faculty. Women
and minorities are strongly urged to apply. The University of Iowa is an
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

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MAPI VALUES

MAPI Values is an internationally renowned company with offices in the
UK, France and the USA, offering strategic consultancy and tactical
solutions in health and economic outcomes

We are currently seeking to appoint at various levels of seniority for
our UK office:

Project Director: The successful applicant will work with the MAPI
Values team to design and conduct pharmacoeconomic studies to support
our clients' drug development and marketing plans. We invite
applications from candidates with extensive expertise in health
economics. Applicants must have a postgraduate qualification in a
relevant topic and at least two years' experience of working in health
economics research, preferably within the industry or consultancy.
Proven organisational and client management skills are also essential,
and an in-depth understanding of the UK or European healthcare systems
would be an advantage.

Project Manager: Successful candidates for this position will play a
critical role in the design, execution and analysis of medical
technology evaluations. Candidates will be responsible for day to day
study operations: management of field workers, development of study
documents (data collection tools, analysis plans, protocols), analysis
and report writing. Applicants must have a relevant degree with one to
two years experience of working in health economics, and proven
research and organizational skills.

Research Associate: Successful candidates for this position will play
a critical role in supporting project teams. Ideal applicants will be
graduates with superb analytical and organisational skills and drive
to expand their knowledge and understanding of health economics.
Knowledge of literature research methodology, data analysis software
packages, qualitative and quantitative analysis methods and scientific
report writing would be an advantage.

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in working in a
dynamic environment, please apply in writing, enclosing your CV to:

Carole Evans PhD, Operations Director - Global,
MAPI Values, Adelphi Mill, Grimshaw Lane,
Bollington, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 5JB, UK.

e-mail: carole.evans@adelphi.co.uk

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MCMASTER UNIVERSITY

Senior Research Associate - Health Economics
Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis

The Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis(CHEPA) is a
university-based research organization whose mission is to foster
excellence in acquiring, producing, and communicating socially relevant
knowledge in the fields of health economics and health policy analysis to
inform health decision making. The Centre is seeking a Staff Health
Economist to conduct and manage health economic research on Centre
projects that are of high priority to the Ontario Ministry of Health and
Long Term Care, as well as providing advice and consultation on health
economic issues. The incumbent will: coordinate activities associated with
these projects; manage communication with individuals from the Ministry
of Health and other relevant organizations; conduct data analysis; manage
budgetary matters; write reports, and present research findings to external
audiences. The position also includes some administrative responsibilities
related to the Centre programmes and activities, e.g., assess the Centre's
hardware and software needs and ensure that the Centre's computing
resources are maintained. A Master's training in health economics and a

strong interest in policy-oriented research is essential. Excellent skills
are required in the following areas: both written and oral communication;
interpersonal interaction; critical conceptual and theoretical analysis;
data analysis including:
applied econometrics, and knowledge of common statistical software.

Monthly Salary: Minimum $3,274; Control Point $4,092

Please fax applications to:
Health Sciences Human Resources
Health Sciences Centre - Rm 2J5
McMaster University
Fax: 905-526-6623

When applying please quote position number: 00/5054

If you have any questions regarding the application process,
please contact:
Lori Pulcina,
Health Sciences Human Resources
pulcinal@fhs.mcmaster.ca
905-525-9140, Extension: 22207

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MEDTAP INTERNATIONAL

Research Positions in Health Economics and Health Outcomes Measurement

MEDTAP International is an independent research company which
undertakes health technology assessment projects on an international basis,
particularly in relation to new pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
The company has offices in Bethesda, US, London, UK and Amsterdam,
Netherlands.

To keep pace with growing demand, MEDTAP's European operation has a
number of positions available, based in either London or Amsterdam.
There are opportunities for recent graduates in economics and other
relevant disciplines, with research interests in the health care field.
Proficiency in decision-modelling and/or statistical analysis
would be advantageous.

Candidates for more senior positions should have relevant post-graduate
training, demonstrable project management skills and significant
publications. At least one position will offer the opportunity to
work in the area of health related quality of life and
utility measurement.

A competitive salary and benefits package is offered. For further
details please contact John Hutton, Vice President for European Operations
on +44 20 7290 9400 or e-mail hutton@medtap.co.uk, or Dr. Mark Nuijten,
Director of the Dutch office, on +31 75 642 2929 or e-mail
nuijtenmedtap@compuserve.com.

More information about MEDTAP can be found on the company website

www.medtap.com.

Applications together with a full CV and the names and addresses of 2
referees should be sent by the 1st of June 2000 to:

The Office Manager
MEDTAP International 27 Gilbert Street
London W1Y 1RL

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UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

University of Nottingham, UK

School of Economics

PhD Studentship in Health Economics

This studentship is available for a period of three
years, commencing October 2000. The research topic is Economic
evaluation of paediatric cochlear implantation. The
studentship will meet all (home) tuition fees and will include an
annual stipend of stlg6,500. Suitable candidates should possess a second
class degree, upper division, or above in economics or a cognate
discipline. A postgraduate degree and/or experience in health
economics will be an advantage.

Prior to submitting their applications, all candidates are
advised to obtain further details from the Secretary, School of
Economics, The University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham,
NG7 2RD. Tel: 0115 951 5620.
Email:sue.maccormick@nottingham.ac.uk

Closing date: 12 May 2000.

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NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION

Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
East Hanover, NJ

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation invites applications for a
postdoctoral fellowship in health economics and outcomes research.

This is a unique opportunity for an individual who has just completed a
doctorate program (Ph.D., D.Sc., Dr.PH) in health services research,
public health, epidemiology, applied economics, or a related quantitative
discipline to gain practical outcomes research experience in the
evaluation of pharmaceutical products and programs.

The fellowship will enable a new scholar to sharpen his or her analytic
skills, learn to communicate research results, and apply learned skills
in the pharmaceutical industry. The fellow will participate in and
contribute to the research agenda of the Health Care Management (HCM)
department. Primary areas of research include health economics,
outcomes assessment, health care utilization, patient preferences,
compliance with treatment, and practice pattern variation. The
primary mode of learning will be active collaboration with researchers
in HCM on a variety of methodologic and applied topics in outcomes
research. The fellow may also audit courses and workshops in
economic evaluation and outcomes assessment.

Applicants must have completed a doctoral program in a relevant
discipline and must possess exceptional research and analytic skills,
and the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks. Competency in
a computer statistical package such as SAS, STATA, or SPSS is a
must, as is experience in the management of large databases. A
clinical background and knowledge of managed health care is a plus.

The fellowship is full-time for a period of one year and will be
based at Novartis in East Hanover, NJ. The fellowship is not
intended for candidates who have not received their doctoral degree.
Start date is flexible, but the deadline for applications is May 31,
2000. Funding includes a $53,000 stipend and a relocation allowance.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vita, a letter of interest
including career goals, two letters of recommendation, and a sample
of their written work to:

Christopher Zacker, PhD
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
59 Route 10
East Hanover, NJ 07936
christopher.zacker@pharma.novartis.com

Members of minorities are encouraged to apply, but all applicants
must be U.S. citizens.

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ST. GEORGE'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL SCHOOL

An enthusiastic researcher is required to conduct one of three strands of
a research project to evaluate a unique service development for
personality disorder within the NHS. The economics strand will assess the
cost-effectiveness of the development and delivery of an existing
specialist psychiatric service and two new centres (London, Midlands and
the North West respectively).

The post-holder will work in close liaison with other research fellows
working on the project under the supervision of Mr Nicholas Graves at The
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

The post is for three years and applicants must possess a postgraduate
degree in health economics or related discipline. Experience of
conducting economic evaluation within the NHS is desirable. Applicants
must be prepared to undertake paid travel regularly in order to collect
data.

Salary will be up to stlg22,945 inclusive of London Allowance on the
University salary scale 1A for Research staff. Informal enquiries to: Dr
Kingsley Norton (Project Leader) on 020 8661 1611 or Mr Nicholas Graves
(Supervisor) on 020 7927 2222.

To apply please send an up-to-date c.v., including the names and addresses
of two referees, to the Personnel Office, St George's Hospital Medical
School, Cranmer Terrace, London SW17 ORE, 0208 725 5020 (24-hour
answerphone) or email: personnel@sghms.ac.uk Further information may be
found on http://www.sghms.ac.uk/ Closing date 16 May 2000. Please quote
reference 328/00.

The School is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
THE CENTRE FOR HEALTH ECONOMICS RESEARCH AND EVALUATION

The Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation (CHERE) is a centre
of excellence in health economics and health services research. The Centre
aims to contribute to the development and application of health economics
through research, teaching and policy support. The Centre is an affiliated
research unit of the Department of Public Health and Community Medicine,

Faculty of Medicine, The University of Sydney.

NEW POSITIONS - HEALTH ECONOMISTS

Principal Research Officer and Senior Research Officer/Research Officer

CHERE is seeking to recruit suitably qualified, enthusiastic researchers
who wish to work in health economics. Exciting new opportunities exist
due to recent successful grant applications. Successful applicants will
be expected to contribute to the research activities of the Centre, both
as a member of a team and independently. It is expected that applicants
will have expertise in health economics research and evaluation and/or
health services research. The level of appointment will depend on the
qualifications and experience of the successful applicants.
Appointments will be for a period of up to two years and may be renewed
without advertisement for a further period, with the agreement of the
parties concerned, subject to need and availability of funding.
Appointments are to the Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation
in the Central Sydney Area Health Service under the Health Managers (state)
award.

Principal Research Officer

Duties: Develop and direct a program of research, contribute to teaching,
and provide leadership within the Centre.

Essential: Post graduate qualifications in economics/health economics.
Demonstrated track record in research, teaching, policy development and
analysis. Knowledge of Australian health care system.

Desirable: PhD and track record in attracting research funds

Salary: A$59,579-A$88,178 per annum

Enquires about this position should be addressed to:-
Professor Jane Hall
Director, CHERE
Level 6, Building F
88 Mallett Street,
Camperdown NSW 2050
AUSTRALIA
Telephone 61 2 9351 0921
Facsimile 61 2 9351 0930
janeh@chere.usyd.edu.au

www.chere.usyd.edu.au

An expression of interest, including curriculum vitae and the names,
addresses and fax numbers of three referees should be forwarded to
Professor Hall by 30th June, 2000.

Senior Research Officer/Research Officer

Duties: Conduct health economics research and evaluation, contribute to
the teaching and/or health policy program of the Centre where appropriate
and undertake associated administrative duties.

Essential: Degree in economics or health economics experience.
Experience in research. Demonstrated high level of written and oral
communication skills.

Desirable: Honours or post graduate degree. Knowledge of Australian
health care system and health policy issues. Experience in quantitative
research in social sciences, including use of statistical packages or
experience in economic modelling.

Salary:
Senior Research Officer: A$ 51,238 - A$60,771
Research Officer: A$ 38,977 - A$52,430

Enquires about this position should be addressed to:-
Professor Jane Hall
Director, CHERE
Level 6, Building F
88 Mallett Street,
Camperdown NSW 2050
AUSTRALIA
Telephone 61 2 9351 0921
Facsimile 61 2 9351 0930
janeh@chere.usyd.edu.au

www.chere.usyd.edu.au

An expression of interest, including curriculum vitae and the names,
addresses and fax numbers of three referees should be forwarded to
Professor Hall by 31st May, 2000.

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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-HOUSTON

Economics of Sustainable Investments

Opening for an environmental economist to plan and conduct socioeconomic
impact assessments of sustainability projects, policies, and programs at
the University of Texas- Houston Health Science Center. Participate in
interdisciplinary project teams investigating a range of sustainability
projects including energy efficiency, transportation, and waste management.
Responsibilities: organize and analyze economic information; collect and
analyze survey information, use spreadsheets, databases, and analytical and
statistical software; prepare proposals and reports; conduct benefit-cost
analyses, feasibility studies, impact assessments. Requirements: B.A./B.S.
in economics, 2 years experience in applied micro-economic analysis and the

application of cost-effectiveness analysis. Excellent research, analytical,
interpersonal, communication and time management skills are necessary.
Preferred qualifications: M.A./M.S. in environmental economics or related
field; experience in cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit analysis. Salary:
DOE. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity with a dynamic
University committed to sustainable operations, send cover letter, resume,
and writing sample by June 1. An equal opportunity employer. CONTACT:
David R. Lairson, PhD. Professor of Health Economics, University of Texas-
Houston, School of Public Health, 1200 Herman-Pressler Dr. RAS E-301
Houston, TX. 77030 FAX (713) 500-9171; Email dlairson@sph.uth.tmc.edu).

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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON

POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP in Health Services Research

Program in Population Health, Department of Preventive Medicine, University
of Wisconsin-Madison

The University of Wisconsin Program in Population Health is offering a
post-doctoral fellowship to join in research with Program faculty and to
develop individual research. We are particularly seeking an individual who
can contribute to one or more of the following research areas: Bayesian
modeling in health services research; health outcomes and quality of life
measurement; cost-effectiveness analysis of health care interventions cost
modeling for assessment of new medical technologies; methods development to
summarize aggregate population health; simulation modeling applied to
population health issues.

Individuals holding a doctoral degree with training in statistics,
epidemiology, demography, health economics, or other discipline relevant to
health services research are invited to apply. To be eligible, applicants
must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. This position normally
continues two years and is available immediately with June 15 start
preferred; recruiting will continue until it is filled. The stipend ranges
from $26,900 to $42,300 depending on years of post-doctoral experience;
support includes health insurance and travel to two professional meetings
per year. The fellowship is supported the Agency for Healthcare Research
and Quality. Information about the Program in Population Health and
program faculty may be found at

http://www.medsch.wisc.edu/prevmed/

Applicants should submit a statement of career and research objectives,
curriculum vitae, and relevant publications to

Dennis Fryback, Ph.D.
Training Grant Director
Department of Preventive Medicine
University of Wisconsin-Madison
610 Walnut St., Madison, WI 53705.
phone (608) 262-5997 fax (608) 263-2820

mailto:dfryback@facstaff.wisc.edu

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UNIVERSITY OF YORK

CENTRE FOR HEALTH ECONOMICS

Appointment of Research Fellow in Economic Evaluation
Salary within Grade 1A (stlg16286-stlg19869)

Applications are invited for the post of Research Fellow in the Centre
for Health Economics to work on a number of new and existing projects
involving the application of economic evaluation techniques to the
fields of community and social care. The post-holder would join a
research team with an established international record for excellence
and should have a higher degree in economics, preferably health
economics. The appointment is for two years in the first instance.

Further particulars of the post are available from Mr Ged Murray,
Director of Personnel, University of York, York, YO10 5DD to whom
applications (six copies) naming three referees should be sent,
quoting Reference Number 6030 by 9th May 2000.

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CONFERENCES
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ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH

June 25-27, Los Angeles, California

Early Bird Discounts:
Remember to register by May 8 for the early bird discounts. To register

online, click on: www.ahsr.org/2000/register

Hotel Reservations:
Register at the Westin Bonaventure (www.westin.com) or the Los Angeles
Marriott (www.mariotthotels.com) by May 26 to guarantee a room at the
group rate. Be sure to mention that you are attending the AHSR Annual
Meeting to receive the discounted rate.

Conference Program:
Call for papers and call for panel sessions have been added to the
program and will be posted on our website in early May. Session
descriptions and names of panelists will be posted then as well.

Poster Program:
Poster Session A
Sunday, June 25 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. during refreshment break
California Ballroom: Includes all call for posters and call for panel
posters
Exhibit Hall: Includes all call for pre- and post-doctoral posters

Poster Session B
Monday, June 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. during reception
California Ballroom: Includes all theme related posters
For more information, click on: www.ahsr.org/2000/posters.htm

Seminars in HSR Methods:
Sharpen your research skills! Sign up for one of the 6 Seminars in HSR
Methods offered before and after the meeting. These seminars are led by
some of the field's most prominent leaders. You'll learn about
cost-effectiveness analysis, health technology assessment, monitoring
and improving outcomes, risk adjustment techniques, quality measures,
and using focus groups in research. For more information, go to:

www.ahsr.org/seminars

Affiliate Meetings:
Listed below are pre- and post-conference meetings being held around the
AHSR Annual Meeting. For information about several other meetings held
in conjunction with the Annual Meeting, click on:

www.ahsr.org/2000/affiliate.htm

--Second Annual Meeting of Child Health Services Researchers
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is holding this
meeting on Tuesday, June 27, from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Los
Angeles Marriott, which is connected by skywalk to the meeting site. A
variety of topics related to children's health care will be covered. For
more information, click on: www.ahsr.org/2000/childhealth

--Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA)
This meeting will be held June 23-25, at the Biltmore Hotel, 506 S.
Grand Avenue, a block and a half from the Westin Bonaventure. For more
information, click on: www.aupha.org.

--National Research Service Award Meeting (NRSA)
The sixth annual meeting will be held on Saturday, June 24, from 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
AHSR conference attendees are invited to meet the trainees at the NRSA
reception and poster session on Saturday, June 24, from 5:00 p.m. to
7:00 p.m. For more information, click on:

www.dcri.duke.edu/ccge/nrsa2000.

--Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
This meeting on Saturday, June 24, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. will
include a roundtable discussion on strategies for strengthened
coordination between international agencies. The objective of this
meeting is to promote a concerted research agenda and facilitate the
utilization of research findings in decision-making. For more
information, click on: www.ahsr.org/affiliate.htm

--National Institute on Drug Abuse Symposium (NIDA)
All AHSR meeting participants are invited to attend the symposium,
"Adolescent Drug Abuse Treatment: Current Research Programs and
Practices," on Saturday, June 24, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at no
charge. For more information, click on: www.nida.nih.gov

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UPDATE ON THE HEALTH AND RISK CONFERENCE

Oxford 3rd-5th July 2000

We have accepted papers and posters from a wide variety of
contributing disciplines including Health Economics and Econometrics,
Epidemiology, Medical Sociology, Philosophy, Decision Analyisis
and Medicine, Risk, Environmental Health and Law. A final programme
will be issued about a month before the conference start. Those still
wishing to register can do so by completing and posting the form on:

http://socsci.open.ac.uk/SocSci/conf/HealthandRisk.html

Confirmed speakers currently include:

Professor J Durant, Assistant Director, Science Museum, London

Professor R Collins, Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiology
Studies Unit, University of Oxford

Dr M Rogers, Forward Studies Unit, European Commission

Dr A McCarthy, Head UK Drug Development Genetics, Glaxo Wellcome
Research and Development

Dr A S Macdonald, Department of Actuarial Maths & Stats, Edinburgh
University and Institute of Actuaries

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HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT AND SCENARIO ANALYSIS IN HEALTH CARE

From November 27-December 1, 2000, a Fall Seminar 'Health Technology
Assessment (HTA) and Scenario Analysis in Health Care' will be held in
Amsterdam (The Netherlands) by the Maastricht Health Economics Research
and Consultancy Agency (MHERCA) and the Foundation for Future Health
Scenarios (STG).

The targets of the seminar are as follows:
1. to analyse the application of HTA and Scenario Analysis in policymaking
2. to study the approaches of economic evaluation both at the patient and
population level
3. to provide training in the application of HTA and Scenario Analysis

The Fall Seminar is intended for those who are involved in HTA and
Scenario Analysis on a policy and/or research level. The seminar
language is English. If you are interested in the full description
of the course programme, please contact MHERCA, phone (31)-70-3700939;
fax (31)-43-3217163; e-mail: info@mherca.nl, or consult our website:

www.mherca.nl.

G.M. Boas, Ph.D.
Director MHERCA BV

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16TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY

20-23 Agosto 2000
Hotel Princesa Sofia Inter-Continental
Barcelona, Spain

The objective of this conference is to provide a forum for the exchange of
administrators, the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agencies, and other
stakeholders on pharmacoepidemiological approaches to studying the efficacy
and safety of pharmaceuticals. The conference will include invited
lectures, workshops, submitted papers, and posters. A joint session with
Eurodurg will be held 21 Agosto.

For more information about ICPE 2000, visit the ISPE website
(www.pharmacoepi.org) or call the ISPE office (301-718-6500).

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FORTHCOMING ARTICLES
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JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS 19(3), MAY 2000

Medical profiling: improving standards and risk adjustments using
hierarchical models
J.F. Burgess, C.L. Christiansen, S.E. Michalak, C.N. Morris

Access to coverage for high-risks in a competitive individual health
insurance market: via premium rate restrictions or risk-adjusted
premium subsidies?
W.P.M.M. van de Ven, R.C.J.A. van Vliet, F.T. Schut, E.M. van
Barneveld

Uncertain lifetime, life protection, and the value of life saving
I. Ehrlich

Incorporating psycho-social considerations into health valuation: an
experimental study
R. Cookson

Adaptation and scale of reference bias in self-assessments of quality
of life
W. Groot

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JOURNAL OF HEALTH CARE FINANCE 26:3, SPRING 2000

The Next Millennium

"The New Millennium: Health Care Evolution in the 21st Century"
Roger C. Nauert

"The Ability of Managed Care To Control Health Care Costs: How Much Is
Enough?"
Roger Feldman

"The Medicare Mix: Efficient and Inefficient Combinations of Social and
Private Health Insurance for U.S. Elderly"
Mark V. Pauly

"Criteria for the Future Division of Labor between Private and Social
Health Insurance"
Peter Zweifel

"Forecasting Health Expenditures: Short, Medium, And Long (Long) Term"
Thomas E. Getzen

"Managing the Cost of Care: A Predictive Study to Identify Critical Care
Patients at Risks for Nosocomial Pneumonia"
Judith Baker, Richard Lambert, Kathleen Poulos, and Janet Feldman

"Health Care Financing Reform and the Productivity Change in Finnish

Hospitals"
Miika Linna

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JOURNAL OF HEALTH CARE FINANCE 26:2, WINTER 1999

The Financial Implications of Medical Management

"A Methodology for Choosing a Physician Profiling System: The Case of
First Option Health Plan"
Chris Nickerson and Robert W. Rutledge

"Evidence-Based Medicine and Cost Effectiveness"
Gary C. Brown, Sanjay Sharma, Melissa M. Brown, and Stephen Garrett

"Physician Partnering: A Provider Network Primer"
Anthony J. Tortolani and Debra Cascardo-Weissman

"Determinants of Specialty Physician Practice Management Integration"
Albert A. Okunade and Jeanne B. Aronoff

"RBRVS-1999 Update"
Jon-Harris Shapiro and Marcia S. Greenstein

"Disenrollment from an HMO and its Relationship with the Characteristics
of Medicare Beneficiaries"
Ying-Ying Meng, Ian Gocka, Kwan-Moon Leung, Robert Elashoff, and Antonio
Legorreta

"Credit Analysis of a Skilled Nursing Facility"
Seth Siegel

"The Use of DRG's in Health Care Payment Systems around the World"
Dana A. Forgione and Cynthia M. D'Annunzio

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