By annette
At the 14th Baltic Hematology Conference, Thomas Hofmarcher gave a presentation about findings from the IHE Report “Comparator Report on Cancer in Europe 2025“. The presentation focused on the Baltic countries and hematology. Spending on cancer care, uptake of new medicines, and survival outcomes of cancer patients are all below the EU-average in the three …
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Cancer Patients Europe (CPE) organized a high-level event at the European Parliament on 23rd April hosted by MEP Tomislav Sokol to mark the launch of “the Call to Action: 5 Ways to Reduce Cancer Care Inequalities in Europe”. IHE contributed to the evidence base of this Call to Action through the IHE Report on “Tackling …
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The report analyzes and compares the cancer situation in Europe. It provides a comprehensive view of the development of cancer between 1995 and 2023. Read more
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On March 10th, Oskar Frisell assumed the role of co-chair for health economics at Genomic Medicine Sweden (GMS). He brings extensive experience in health economics research, with a particular focus on precision medicine and precision health. In his new role at GMS, Oskar will apply his expertise in areas such as cost-effectiveness analysis and policy …
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In PharmacoEconomics on the heterogeneity in comparative economic analysis, with specific considerations for the decentralized US Setting and patient-centered care. Read more and download the article
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The Swedish Institute for Health Economics welcomes David Gabrielsson who joined our team this week. David works as an Analyst at our Stockholm office.
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This retrospective population-based study used Swedish registers with health-data on patients with BC/RCC and matched controls with diabetes but no cancer. The high prevalence of diabetes and increased use of systemic corticosteroid treatment observed in this large national study highlights the need for specific clinical management, risk-assessment, and monitoring of individuals with BC/RCC and diabetes. …
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Following the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 — 2022, decision makers in Europe imposed nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) to reduce the physical interaction of individuals across the continent. The aim was to reduce the spread of disease; however, the interventions and the behavioral changes also came at a cost, both in terms of quality of life and …
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The Swedish Institute for Health Economics and the Bengt Jönsson Foundation for Health Economics Research are pleased to announce a scholarship of 50,000 SEK awarded to the best bachelor’s or master’s thesis in health economics and related topics for the academic year 2024/2025. Read more The nomination period for the scholarship expired on June 30, …
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National Cancer Control Programs (NCCPs) are recognized by the WHO as the gold standard for reducing cancer incidence and mortality in a strategic way. Saudi Arabia is a country working to update its NCCP in 2025. At a workshop with local experts and international speakers from IARC and UICC in Riyadh, IHE’s Thomas Hofmarcher shared …