The Institute of Health Economics (IHE) in Alberta, Canada performs research in Health Economics and synthesizes evidence in Health Technology Assessment to assist health policy making and best medical practice.
A selection of current IHE Projects are:
- An Assessment of Childhood Vaccine Programs
- Parkinsons Disease: Medical, Social, Ethical and Economic Implications
- Assessment of Preoperative Routine Investigations
- Assessment of Alternative Physician Payment Plans
Development of Pharmaceutical Reimbursement Policies
The Institute serves the interests of the general public.
IHE is governed by a Board of sixteen directors, eight represent the universities of Alberta and Calgary, four represent Government and five represent Industry. The Chairman of the Board is Dr. Lorne Tyrrell.
