Last Updated : November 10, 2016
CADTH is pleased to host the second CADTH Lecture of the season, An Introduction to Health Economics, intended for policy-makers, patients, clinicians, and others who want to understand the basics of health economics and its relevance to health care decision-making.
During this lecture, Scott Klarenbach, MD, will present a high-level overview of health economics. Using clear examples, he will highlight why health economics is different from traditional economics, explain how health economics is used in health care decision-making, and introduce important health economic concepts such as cost-effectiveness, opportunity costs, and quality-adjusted life-years.
An Introduction to Health Economics
Scott Klarenbach, MD, Professor and Clinician Scientist in the Department of Medicine at the University of Alberta
Date: Monday, November 28, 2016, in person or via webinar
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST
Location: Dow’s Lake Court Conference Centre, 865 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario
There is no fee to participate, but you must register by Friday, November 25, 2016.
Feel free to distribute this invitation within your networks. We sincerely hope you and your colleagues can join us. If you have any questions about the lecture or how to register, please contact us at [email protected].
Last Updated : November 10, 2016