Health Economics,
Policy and Innovation Institute

The Health Economics, Policy and Innovation Institute (HEPII) works on impactful research in health economics and policy and trains future leaders in the field. It brings together experts from disciplines such as medicine, economics, public health or technology to address complex societal challenges and find sustainable solutions.

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The Institute was founded in 2023 and focuses on topics that include ageing populations, rising healthcare costs and emerging treatments. It aims to become a leading centre for health economics, health policy and innovation in Central Europe.

News from HEPII

30 Apr

HEPII Members Expand International Collaboration Through Research Mobilities

At the Health Economics, Policy and Innovation Institute (HEPII), our researchers actively engage in international mobilities to share knowledge, forge global partnerships, and advance our research initiatives. Recently, two of our members, Jakub Hlávka and Hana Mlčhová, embarked on research stays at leading global institutions.

26 Feb

First microcertificate graduates

It was an honour to congratulate our first microcertificate graduates.
They completed two courses: Introduction to Health Economics and Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Healthcare.

4 Feb

Online Open Day

Are you interested in how the use of economic tools and data analysis can contribute to improving healthcare systems, the functioning of the pharmaceutical market, or decision-making in public health? Join our online Open Day and learn more.

27 Nov 2025

Secure a Scholarship to Obtain a Master’s degree in Applied Health Economics!

Students in our master’s program in Applied Health Economics can receive scholarships from the Krsek Foundation, Jan Barta, Roche, and Nadácia Zrak. Their scholarship programs cover up to 75–80% of the tuition fee, opening the door to a career in health economics.

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Invitations from HEPII

13 May

MUNI DAY 2026

7:00 AM – 11:00 PM

The biggest university-wide event, MUNI DAY, is back again after a year! Come to the comMUNIty gathering of students, employees, and now also graduates at the end of the academic year. You will experience an atmosphere that connects people, deepens friendships, and creates unforgettable memories.

19 May

Pierre Dubois: Pharmaceutical Regulation and Incentives for Innovation in an International Perspective (MUNI Seminar Series)

4:30 PM

This lecture analyzes how pharmaceutical regulation and innovation incentives shape global R&D, access, and spillovers such as free riding, shortages, and parallel trade. It shows that international cooperation and new institutions are needed to align national policies with the global goal of sustaining pharmaceutical innovation.

8–10 Jun

Digi-net Final Conference 2026

From June 8–10, 2026, the international DIGI-net 2026 Conference will take place at Mendel University in Brno, focusing on how digitalisation is reshaping working conditions and inequalities among older workers. Learn more about the programme and get involved.

7 Nov

Open Day 2026

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Are you interested in studying at university? We invite you to our university-wide Open Day 2026, where you’ll learn everything you need to know about the study programmes offered by Masaryk University.

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