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Health and economic outcomes modeling practices: a suggested framework
M T Halpern1, B R Luce, R E Brown
1MEDTAP International, Center for Health Care Decision Making, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA.
Summary
Standardized modeling practices are needed in outcomes research to improve the quality and usefulness of economic and health outcomes models. This study proposes recommendations for good modeling practices during development and review.
Area of Science:
- Health Economics
- Outcomes Research
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Modeling is crucial for assessing healthcare intervention costs and outcomes.
- Current modeling practices lack standardization, impacting model quality and utility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose recommendations for good modeling practices in outcomes research.
- To enhance the development, review, and acceptance of economic and health outcomes models.
Main Methods:
- Recommendations are divided into three phases: pre-development, during development, and post-development.
- Includes examples of modeling techniques and a checklist for assessing adherence to recommendations.
Main Results:
- Provides a structured framework for developing and reviewing models.
- Aims to improve consistency and reliability in economic and health outcomes modeling.
Conclusions:
- Implementing these good modeling practices can enhance model quality and usefulness.
- Standardization through these recommendations may increase the acceptance of modeling methodologies in healthcare.
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