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

9 Feb

How to best fund science?

In January 2024, representatives of ECON MUNI, CERGE-EI and IOCB signed a memorandum to establish a joint Platform for Biomedical and Economic Research. The Platform will coordinate the cooperation across natural and social sciences, with a leading role of the Health Economics, Policy and Innovation Institute (HEPII) under the leadership of Jakub Hlávka.

23 Jan

Our students participated in the international final of the EIT Health Innovation Days in Barcelona

A team of Masaryk University students has advanced to the international final of the EIT Health Innovation Days in Barcelona, where elite university teams presented their projects in the field of healthcare. Barbora Holešová shared her experience with us on behalf of the whole team.

9 Jan

Jakub Hlávka on Inequality in Access to Medical Care

The Ministry of Health is finalising a proposal to introduce bonuses for citizens who take care of their health. But critics warn that the proposal could exacerbate inequalities in access to medical care and disadvantage the poorest patients.

18 Dec 2023

2023 at ECON MUNI: awards, ecology and innovation in healthcare

As 2023 is coming to an end, here is a brief recapitulation of the achievements of our scientists and research teams.

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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