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1Faculty of Medicine & Health Science, Department of Public Health, De Pintelaan 185, Blok A-2 Verd, Belgium. lieven.annemans@ugent.be.
Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research
|November 19, 2013
Summary
Professor Lieven Annemans brings extensive expertise in health economics, focusing on evaluations of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and preventive health actions. His research interests include epidemiological models and health technology assessment, with a strong publication record.
Area of Science:
- Health Economics
- Health Technology Assessment (HTA)
Background:
- Full Professor of Health Economics at Ghent University and Brussels University.
- Past-President of the International Society for PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes Research.
- Extensive experience in health-economic evaluations across pharmaceuticals, vaccines, medical devices, diagnostics, and preventive health actions.
Discussion:
- Author of 'Health economics for noneconomists' and a report on valuable innovation in the EU.
- Expertise in epidemiological models, retrospective/prospective health-economic evaluations, and physician payment systems.
- Significant contributions to the field through approximately 150 peer-reviewed publications and 300 conference presentations.
Key Insights:
- Deep understanding of the concepts, methods, and pitfalls in health economic evaluations.
- Proven ability to advise on health policy and technology assessment.
- Broad knowledge spanning various medical areas and healthcare interventions.
Outlook:
- Continued research in epidemiological modeling and health technology assessment.
- Further contributions to understanding physician payment systems and healthcare innovation.
- Dissemination of knowledge through lectures and training on health economics.
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