Upcoming

All health care decisions aim to optimize value; however, value is an elusive construct. First, “value” is both a noun and a verb, and it can relate to deeply held beliefs or a mathematical ratio of benefits and costs. The theme “Many Views on Value” rests on the idea that value is a function of the lens through which one sees the world. Inherent in this is an assumption that different stakeholders are necessary to understand the true value of any health care intervention. Members of SMDM are the academic leaders in understanding multiple stakeholder perspectives and in calculating value. The 2019 Annual Meeting aims to unite the robust behavioral science on perspectives with the rigorous analytical science of value.

Event Details

Date: October 20-23, 2019
Location: Portland, OR
Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Portland

For more information please visit the following webpage:
https://smdm.org/meeting/41st-annual-north-american-meeting

The NOAHE Health Economics and Outcomes Research Student-led Seminars are presented by the Network of Alberta Health Economists in collaboration with the University of Alberta School of Public Health Journal Club.

Seminar Objectives

The NOAHE Health Economics and Outcomes Research Student-led Seminar Series seeks to promote discourse related to health economics research, allowing participants to gain insight and consideration across a range of university departments, while encouraging collaboration and networking opportunities.

Event Details

Date: October 22, 2019
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm MT
Presenter: Paul Boucher
Facilitator: Eldon Spackman
Primary Venue: University of Calgary – HS 1405A
Secondary Venue: University of Alberta – Room ECHA 3-420
Paper for Discussion: “Association between strained ICU capacity and healthcare costs in Canada: A population-based cohort study,” Tran et al.

Seminars

The primary venue for the Student-led seminars will alternate between the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary. All seminars run from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm MT unless otherwise indicated.

• Session 1 – September 17, 2019 – ECHA 3-420, University of Alberta / HS 1405A, University of Calgary
• Session 2 – October 22, 2019 – HS 1405A, University of Calgary / ECHA 3-420, University of Alberta
• Session 3 – November 19, 2019 – ECHA 4-440, University of Alberta / HS Clara Christie Theatre, University of Calgary
• Session 4 – January 28, 2020 – HS 1405A, University of Calgary / ECHA 4-001, University of Alberta
• Session 5 – February 25, 2020 – ECHA 4-001, University of Alberta / HS 1405A, University of Calgary
• Session 6 – March 24, 2020 – HS 1405A, University of Calgary / ECHA 4-001, University of Alberta

Registration

• U of A in-person registration:  https://heor2uofa.eventbrite.ca
• U of C in-person registration:  https://heor2.eventbrite.ca

The Network of Alberta Health Economists and the NOAHE Health Economics and Technology Assessment Rounds are supported financially and in-kind by Alberta Health, through the Health Funding and Economics Capacity (HFEC) Grant. Please note that the views expressed in this series and other deliverables associated with NOAHE are not necessarily representative of any particular organization involved.

The Alberta Health Economics Study Group (AHESG) aims to bring together Alberta based health economists for a day of lively discussion about current research and will provide an opportunity for networking. The objective of AHESG meetings is to promote a study group atmosphere despite large numbers. All papers are pre-circulated and discussed in 45 minute-long sessions using discussants rather than author presentations. This session will focus on the research of students and trainees and will be a great opportunity to get feedback on early draft papers. The AHESG welcomes people from all backgrounds with an interest in Health Economics.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Erin Strumpf, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health and Department of Economics, McGill University

Erin Strumpf, PhD, is an associate professor at the Department of Economics and the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health at McGill University and a founding member of McGill’s Public Policy and Population Health Observatory (3PO). Dr. Strumpf holds a PhD in Health Policy and Economics from Harvard University, and a BA from Smith College. She is a William Dawson Scholar at McGill University and holds a Chercheurboursier Junior 2 from the Fonds de Recherche du Québec – Santé.

Dr. Strumpf and her research team focus on evaluating the impacts of health and social policies on the health and wellbeing of individuals and populations, as well as on the performance of the health care system. They use methods for causal inference, principally quasi-experimental designs, to estimate the effects of interventions and reforms in real-world settings and actively collaborate with decision makers to generate relevant, usable knowledge to improve population health and health care system performance. The team has strong expertise using administrative health data and large-scale surveys to evaluate the impact of health interventions and reforms in Quebec and Canada, as well as other jurisdictions around the world.

Event Details

Date: November 4 - 5, 2019

Dinner: Monday, November 4
Venue: Ampersand 27
Location: 10612 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta
Time: 7:00 pm MT

Seminar: Tuesday, November 5
Venue: University of Alberta, (City Room, Peter Lougheed Hall)
Location: 11011 Saskatchewan Dr NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2B4 (Map link)

Registration

Thank you for your interest in attending the Alberta Health Economics Study Group 2019. Registration is now closed.

Agenda

• Alberta Health Economics Study Group 2019 Agenda – Coming soon

AHESG 2019 – Call for Abstracts – Papers & Poster Presentations

The call for abstracts for both papers and poster presentations for the Alberta Health Economics Study Group 2019 opened on April 29, 2019. The deadline for paper and poster presentation abstract submissions is September 6, 2019. With respect to papers, if your abstract is selected you will be asked to submit a draft paper by October 10, 2019. Please see below for more information on abstract criteria.

Abstract Criteria

• 400 words maximum
• The following abstract structure is preferred, although a different structure can also be used:
• Aims
• Methods
• Data
• Results (if any)
• Conclusions
• Note: Please do not include tables/graphics/diagrams/symbols in your abstract.
• Abstracts of work in progress are acceptable - abstract submissions do not require results.

Submission Instructions

Please submit abstracts, and/or questions, to NOAHE@ihe.ca. Abstract submission deadline is September 6, 2019.

Thank you to our partners

The Alberta Health Economics Study Group Annual Seminar is supported financially and in-kind by our partners through the Alberta Health/IHE Partnership Grant. For more information, email info@ihe.ca. Please note that the views expressed in this series and other deliverables associated with NOAHE are not necessarily representative of any particular organization involved. For more information about the HFEC Grant, please email info@ihe.ca.

The NOAHE Health Economics and Outcomes Research Student-led Seminars are presented by the Network of Alberta Health Economists in collaboration with the University of Alberta School of Public Health Journal Club.

Seminar Objectives

The NOAHE Health Economics and Outcomes Research Student-led Seminar Series seeks to promote discourse related to health economics research, allowing participants to gain insight and consideration across a range of university departments, while encouraging collaboration and networking opportunities.

Event Details

Date: November 19, 2019
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm MT
Presenter: TBD
Facilitator: Negar Razavilar
Primary Venue: University of Alberta – Room ECHA 4-440
Secondary Venue: University of Calgary – HS Clara Christie Theatre
Paper for Discussion: TBD

Seminars

The primary venue for the Student-led seminars will alternate between the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary. All seminars run from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm MT unless otherwise indicated.

• Session 1 – September 17, 2019 – ECHA 3-420, University of Alberta / HS 1405A, University of Calgary
• Session 2 – October 22, 2019 – HS 1405A, University of Calgary / ECHA 3-420, University of Alberta
• Session 3 – November 19, 2019 – ECHA 4-440, University of Alberta / HS Clara Christie Theatre, University of Calgary
• Session 4 – January 28, 2020 – HS 1405A, University of Calgary / ECHA 4-001, University of Alberta
• Session 5 – February 25, 2020 – ECHA 4-001, University of Alberta / HS 1405A, University of Calgary
• Session 6 – March 24, 2020 – HS 1405A, University of Calgary / ECHA 4-001, University of Alberta

Registration

• U of A in-person registration:  Registration Link Coming Soon
• U of C in-person registration:  Registration Link Coming Soon

Overconsumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) contributes to obesity and numerous related diseases, including heart disease, strokes, cancers, and type 2 diabetes. It also increases healthcare costs. Sugary drink taxes have been implemented in several countries to curb sugar intake. However, there is a concern that sugary drink taxes are regressive. This session is to present a study that assessed the impact of a sugary drink tax on health and financial inequality across different income groups in Canada. This study built upon an existing Canadian sugary drink tax model by Jones et al. and the income-specific parameters modelled included: population demographics; cross- and own-price elasticities; mean BMI; sugary drink consumption; mortality; and disease epidemiology. In this presentation, methods, the findings and implications will be discussed.

Presenter

Kai-Erh Kao recently completed her MSc in Health Policy Research at the School of Public Health, University of Alberta. Her thesis is to use economic models to simulate the health and financial impact of sugary drink taxes on different income groups in Canada. Kai also recently finished a summer internship with APERSU conducting outcome research. Before her MSc program, she worked as a marketing intern and assistant in biotech and pharmaceutical companies. Her research interests include health economics and economic evaluation.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm MT
Location: University of Alberta, Room TBD

Registration

In-Person Registration

Please click the following link to register and attend this event in-person:  https://rounds3novinperson.eventbrite.ca

Online Registration

Please click the following link to register to view the live webcast:  https://rounds3novonline.eventbrite.ca

*Registration is required for both in-person and online attendance for this event.*

Upcoming Rounds

Please note, the NOAHE Rounds schedule is tentative and subject to change.

• January 15, 2020 – University of Calgary
• February 19, 2020 – IHE
• March 18, 2020 – University of Alberta
• April 15, 2020 – University of Calgary
• May 20, 2020 – IHE

For further information or questions related to this event, please email us at NOAHE@ihe.ca.