Should You Be Learning R?

Why health economists should learn R to improve their career prospects?

We reviewed the 100 health economics jobs on EuropeanHealthEconomics.com. It’s clear that R is becoming increasingly important for health economists. R skills were required in 15% of the health economics job openings, and it seems that this percentage is increasing. Although R might not replace Excel VBA, the software landscape for modelling in health economics is certainly evolving. So, if … Read more

Need a Second Opinion on Your Model? A Freelance Health Economist can Validate it

Freelance Health Economist for Validation of health economics models

The Importance of Model Validation: Health economics models, such as cost-effectiveness and budget impact models, are pivotal for securing positive reimbursement decisions. They represent a culmination of intensive research, complex calculations, and expert knowledge. However, even a well-constructed model can benefit from an external review. Validation acts as a safeguard, ensuring that the model is not only technically sound but … Read more