Overview
Health economics and policy evaluation is a vital field that examines how healthcare resources are allocated and the effectiveness of health policies. By understanding concepts like cost-effectiveness analysis and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs), students can appreciate the complexities of healt...
Key Terms
Example: Comparing the cost of a new drug to its health benefits.
Example: One QALY equates to one year in perfect health.
Example: Policies aimed at reducing smoking rates.
Example: Allocating funds to different healthcare services.
Example: Vaccination programs to prevent disease outbreaks.
Example: Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of a new treatment.