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Economic Valuation of Health Interventions

Economic valuation of health interventions refers to the process of assessing the monetary value of health outcomes resulting from specific medical treatments or public health programs, often using methods such as cost-effectiveness analysis to inform decision-making and resource allocation in healthcare. This valuation helps to compare the relative benefits and costs of different health interventions to optimize health outcomes within limited budgets.

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Economic valuation of health interventions is crucial for making informed decisions in healthcare. It involves analyzing both the costs and benefits of health programs to determine their overall value. By using methods like cost-effectiveness analysis and QALYs, policymakers can prioritize intervent...

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Key Terms

Cost-effectiveness analysis
A method to compare the relative costs and outcomes of different interventions.

Example: Comparing a new drug to an existing treatment based on cost per QALY.

Quality-adjusted life year (QALY)
A measure that combines the quantity and quality of life.

Example: One QALY equates to one year in perfect health.

Health economics
The study of how health resources are allocated and utilized.

Example: Analyzing the cost of healthcare services.

Budget impact analysis
An assessment of the financial consequences of adopting a new health intervention.

Example: Estimating the cost of a new vaccine for a population.

Incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER)
The ratio of the change in costs to the change in health outcomes.

Example: Calculating ICER to determine if a new treatment is worth the cost.

Utility
A measure of the satisfaction or value derived from a health outcome.

Example: Assigning a utility value of 0.8 for a chronic disease.

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Key Concepts

Cost-effectiveness analysisQuality-adjusted life years (QALYs)Health economicsBudget impact analysis