Applied Health Economics
Online Open Day #1

Wednesday, November 27 at 3:00 PM

Learn all about the new Master's degree programme in English!

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

22 Oct

Experts from the HEPII Institute on research stays in Barcelona

Two experts from the HEPII Institute – Dominika Tóthová and Marek Navrátil – will spend the autumn of 2024 on a research visit and internship in Barcelona, where they will focus on their specializations and establish new collaborations.

19 Sep

An Inspiring Journey to European Health Economics Master’s Programmes

Jakub Hlávka and Dagmar Špalková visited universities in Amsterdam and Stockholm where applied health economics is taught. The aim was to discuss the new Applied Health Economics (AHE) program at MUNI and to share lessons learned from leading study programs in the field.

11 Jun

New series links science and politics. The first policy report analyses the willingness to vaccinate against covid-19

People with primary education and people living in households with a net income of less than CZK 30 000 per month are less likely to be vaccinated against covid-19, according to an analysis of data from the Life in a Pandemic survey by researchers from the HEPII institute. Whether people trust experts and government institutions is key to their decision-making. According to the researchers, it is therefore important to build trust consistently.

9 Jun

Workshop on Pandemics – the first event of the Platform for Biomedical and Economic Research (IBER)

On Monday 20 May 2024, the first event of the Platform for Biomedical and Economic Research (IBER), of which we are members, took place. The workshop brought together experts in economics and sociology from various European institutions, including the European Institute of Economics. Masaryk University, Bocconi University, University of Southern Denmark, and University of Bristol, who presented papers on lockdowns and vaccinations. Masaryk University was represented by Lena Adamus.

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Invitations from HEPII

27 Nov

Applied Health Economics Online Open Day #1

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Do you want to learn how economics can contribute to a better healthcare system? Join us on 27 November for an online Open Day to find out all about the new Master's degree programme in Applied Health Economics. We'll discuss the admissions procedure, the curriculum, internships or graduate jobs.

28 Nov

Alexander Ahammer: The Labor and Health Economics of Breast Cancer (HEPII Seminars)

2:00 PM

We estimate the long-run labor market and health effects of breast cancer among Austrian women. Compared to a random sample of same-aged non-affected women, those diagnosed with breast cancer face a 22.8 percent increase in health expenses, 6.2 percent lower employment, and a wage penalty of 15 percent five years after diagnosis...

12 Dec

Serena Trucchi: Alcohol Consumption in an Empty Nest (HEPII Seminars)

2:00 PM

Alcohol consumption among older adults has been drawing public health interest due to the rising use of alcohol in the growing elderly population. This paper adds to the understanding of alcohol consumption in later life by investigating the impact of a specific life event: the transition to an empty nest, when adult children leave the parental home...

15 Dec–30 Apr

Applications to MSc. in Applied Health Economics

Admissions to the Master's in Science (Ing.) in Applied Health Economics will begin in December 2024. More information on the programme website.

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