Join Our Upcoming Journal Club: Exploring Family Spillover Effects in Healthcare Economics

We are excited to invite you to our next journal club discussion, where we’ll delve into an intriguing and socially relevant topic.

Featured article: Grosse SD et al. Quantifying Family Spillover Effects in Economic Evaluations: Measurement and Valuation of Informal Care Time. Pharmacoeconomics. 2019 Apr;37(4):461-473. doi: 10.1007/s40273-019-00782-9.

Speaker: Chia-Yun Hsu (PhD candidate, University of Maryland, Baltimore)

Date:  Dec-04, 2023 (Tue)

Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm (EST)

Why This Article?

Informal caregiving plays a crucial role, often going unrecognized in economic evaluations. Differences in methods and data sources make it difficult to compare estimates of informal care costs. This article focused on how informal care time can be measures and value in economics evaluation, and sheds light on the challenges to ensure appropriate comparison groups.

What to Expect:

Insightful Introduction: We’ll introduce the methods and implications of measuring and valuing informal care time.

Interactive Session: Engage in lively discussion and share your perspectives.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers who share your interest in health economics and policy.

We look forward to an enriching discussion and hope to see you there!

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