European Journal of Health Economics
Scope & Guideline
Empowering Research in Health Economics and Policy
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Health Economic Evaluations:
The journal publishes studies that assess the cost-effectiveness and economic impact of health interventions, treatments, and technologies. This includes cost-utility analyses, budget impact analyses, and systematic reviews of economic evaluations. - Measurement and Valuation of Health Outcomes:
Research on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) measurement tools such as the EQ-5D, SF-6D, and other preference-based instruments is a core focus. The journal explores methodologies for valuing health states and the implications for health technology assessments. - Health Policy and Economics:
The journal examines the intersection of health policy and economics, analyzing the impacts of regulations, reimbursement strategies, and health care financing on health outcomes and efficiency. - Social Determinants of Health:
There is a growing emphasis on understanding how socioeconomic factors, demographics, and social determinants influence health care utilization, costs, and health outcomes. - Methodological Innovations in Health Economics:
The journal encourages innovative methodologies in health economics, including the use of machine learning, econometric modeling, and advanced statistical techniques to inform health care decision-making. - Global Health Economics:
Research addressing international health economics issues, including cross-country comparisons, health system performance, and the economic impact of global health challenges like pandemics, is increasingly featured.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Health Economics:
Research examining the economic implications of the COVID-19 pandemic is trending, focusing on health system resilience, the economic burden of the pandemic, and policy responses to health crises. - Digital Health and Telemedicine:
There is a growing emphasis on the economic evaluation of digital health interventions and telemedicine, highlighting their role in improving access to care and reducing costs. - Integration of Mental Health Economics:
The journal is increasingly featuring studies that evaluate the economic aspects of mental health interventions, recognizing the significant burden of mental health disorders on health systems. - Health Equity and Economic Disparities:
Research exploring health inequalities and the economic impact of social determinants of health is gaining traction, reflecting a broader societal focus on equity in health care. - Patient-Centered Outcomes and Preferences:
Emerging studies are focusing on patient-reported outcomes and preferences, emphasizing the importance of incorporating patient perspectives into economic evaluations. - Value-Based Health Care Models:
There is a trend towards evaluating value-based health care models, assessing how these frameworks can improve health outcomes while managing costs effectively.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Cost-Benefit Analyses:
There appears to be a decline in studies focusing solely on traditional cost-benefit analyses without integrating broader economic impacts or quality of life considerations, as the field moves towards more comprehensive evaluations. - General Health Care Utilization Studies:
Research that solely examines health care utilization without a strong economic analysis or cost-effectiveness perspective seems to be less frequent, shifting towards studies that link utilization with economic outcomes. - Focus on Specific Diseases:
There is a noticeable reduction in publications concentrating exclusively on specific diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) in favor of broader health system analyses or cross-disease evaluations. - Descriptive Studies Without Economic Analysis:
The journal is increasingly prioritizing empirical research that includes economic evaluations, leading to a decrease in purely descriptive studies that do not incorporate cost analyses.
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