Overview

New - Online AMEEHTA 2024 Workshop - Dates to be confirmed soon 

Decision-makers' demands for information on the cost-effectiveness of pharmaceuticals and other health technologies and interventions have become more extensive and sophisticated. Economic evaluation is also increasingly used internationally to support decisions in areas including public health and vaccines. To keep pace with these constantly changing developments, in the first half of 2024 we will launch our new online workshop on Advanced Methods for Economic Evaluation in Health Technology Assessment.

Our course faculty are all experienced health economists specialising in HTA. They are associated with HTA organisations in the UK and internationally and have worked with pharmaceutical and other life science companies, health systems and other governmental organisations. These diverse backgrounds enhance the expert teaching, benefiting our course participants by also being able to share their experiences of different contexts and examples of their work.

Objectives

This new workshop is intended to promote an understanding of recent developments in advanced methods for economic evaluation to inform HTA, with a focus on cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA):

• Critique and choose appropriate advanced methods for CEA to inform HTA
• Identify the data requirements to inform advanced HTA methods
• Oversee the undertaking of appropriate advanced analysis
• Communicate advanced methods effectively to a range of decision-makers
• Early awareness of key developing topics in economic evaluation for HTA

Intended audience

The workshop is aimed at health technology assessment (HTA) analysts, managers and policymakers, wishing to understand the key challenges for economic evaluation to inform HTA. It offers insight into state-of-the-art analytical techniques and criteria for selecting appropriate methods, given the particular constraints and challenges of an application. The workshop is not intended to provide full acquisition of technical skills, given the large quantity of material it covers. Instead, it focuses on understanding the principles of more cutting edge methods used to inform cost-effectiveness models to support HTA. There are a number of practical exercises during the workshop designed to support an understanding of the methods covered, so we ask that you are proficient with using Microsoft Excel.

Prerequisites

Modules & Structure

Workshop Modules

The workshop will comprise 7 advanced modules, spanning model conceptualisation to cost-effectiveness analysis in policy making:

Module 1 – Model Planning, Conceptualisation & Structuring

Module 2 – Synthesising Evidence & Parameterising Economic Models

Module 3 – Using RWE for CEA

Module 4 – Evidence Extrapolation 

Module 5 – Uncertainty Analysis to Support Decision Making

Module 6 – CEA in Practice: Addressing Challenges

Module 7 – Policy Challenges in Economic Evaluation

Workshop structure (may be subject to change)

The workshop will consist of:

• Bite-size’ video presentations from members of the Faculty for each module
• Computer-based exercises using MS Excel 
• Video ‘run-through’ of each exercise by members of the Faculty
• Online discussion forums monitored by Faculty and tutors
• One ‘live’ question and answer session for each module with Module leads

Workshops materials (lecture slides, exercises, and model answers) will be available to participants to access prior to the official start date of the workshop.

Faculty & Tutors

The course/topic leads come from the Team for Economic Evaluation and Health Technology Assessment at the Centre for Health Economics, University of York. 

Course Leads

Laura Bojke, Professor

Mark Sculpher, Professor and Head of Department 

Marta Soares, Professor

Topic Leads

From Centre for Health Economics (CHE),
University of York:

Karl Claxton, Professor

Mike Drummond, Emeritus Professor

Ana Duarte, Research Fellow

David Glynn, Research Fellow

Susan Griffin, Professor

Julia Hatamyar, Research Fellow

Sebastian Hinde, Research Fellow

Dina Jankovic, Research Fellow

Andrea Manca, Professor

Stephen Palmer, Professor

Claire Rothery, Professor

Pedro Saramago Goncalves, Senior Research Fellow

Beth Woods, Senior Research Fellow

Helen Weatherly, Professor

From Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD),
University of York:

Sofia Dias, Professor

External Speakers (may be subject to change)

Keith Abrams, Professor of Statistics & Data Science, University of Warwick

Danny Palnoch, Head of Medicines Analysis, NHS England and NHS Improvement

Stephen Smith, Vice Chair, Technology Appraisals Committee D, NICE

Fees & Cancellations

New - Online AMEEHTA 2024 Workshop - Dates to be confirmed soon

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Online AMEEHTA Workshop Registration Fees

* Promotional Codes for Public Sector discounted rate:  We offer a public sector discounted rate which applies to not-for-profit organisations (e.g. universities, charities, hospitals), government agencies and other public bodies worldwide. The same discounted rate also applies to full-time PhD students. If you are eligible for this rate, please enter the promotional code letters that are shown beneath the public sector discounted fee the table above, into the 'Promo Code' box when you complete your online registration, otherwise the discounted rate will not be applied.

CHE's short training courses and workshops do not carry any formal CPD (continuing professional development) accreditation, but all attending participants will be given a personalised Certificate of Attendance. 

Before you book onto this workshop, please ensure that you have secured the appropriate funding from your organisation.       

Payment and Cancellations

1. Online payment via credit/debit card is preferred. Please note that the University of York cannot accept American Express cards.
2. Registration fees are payable in advance of the workshop start date.
3. We regret that we cannot reserve or hold workshop places in advance of booking or payment.
4. Participants may cancel their place on the workshop by emailing the AMEEHTA Workshop Administrators.   

The following cancellation terms apply:

Standard conditions:
-  Cancellations made 30 days or more before the workshop start date: workshop registration fees refunded less a 10% administrative charge.
-  Cancellations made less than 30 days before the workshop start date: no refund will be given. 

For bookings of between 1 and 5 participants from the same organisation:
-  Cancellations made 30 days or more before the workshop start date: workshop registration fees refunded less a 10% administrative charge.
-  Cancellations made less than 30 days before the workshop start date: no refund will be given. 

For larger bookings of 6 or more participants from the same organisation:
-  Cancellations made 60 days or more before the workshop start date: workshop registration fees refunded less a 10% administrative charge.
-  Cancellations made less than 60 days before the workshop start date: no refund will be given.
-  Should one participant from a group booking from the same organisation cancel, substitutes can be made, or the standard conditions apply.

The University of York will not accept responsibility for any additional costs incurred by the participant (for example travel or accommodation arrangements).

If a discount or promotional code is used by ineligible individuals or organisations, the place on the workshop will be cancelled, the registration fee payment will be refunded, and the individual or organisation asked to register again with payment at full price.

Multiple discounts or promotions cannot be combined.

Attendance

1. Substitutions may be made prior to the workshop start date, provided you inform the AMEEHTA Workshop Administrators in writing and complete any registration documentation for the new participant. No substitutions are permissible once the workshop has started.
2. Transfers between CHE's short courses/workshops is not possible.
3. Deferrals may be given under extenuating circumstances but will only be valid until the end of the following year - after that there can be no further deferral or refund.
4. In the unlikely event that, due to unforeseen circumstances, the workshop has to be cancelled by the University of York, our liability is limited to a refund of paid workshop registration fees only. 

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New -  Online AMEEHTA Workshop - 2024 Dates to be confirmed soon

If you would like to be added to our email mailing list so that you can be notified about our courses and workshops then you can complete this Google form with your details. We do not share your information with any other organisation or person.

Book your place by Credit/Debit Card

for instant payment and a guaranteed secured place on this workshop (please note the University of York does not accept American Express payment cards).

We regret that we cannot reserve or hold places on this workshop in advance of booking or payment. 

Online AMEEHTA Workshop Registration Fees

* Promotional Codes for Public Sector discounted rate:  We offer a public sector discounted rate which applies to not-for-profit organisations (e.g. universities, charities, hospitals), government agencies and other public bodies worldwide. The same discounted rate also applies to full-time PhD students. If you are eligible for this rate, please enter the promotional code letters that are shown beneath the public sector discounted fee the table above, into the 'Promo Code' box when you complete your online registration, otherwise the discounted rate will not be applied.