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Need a Second Opinion on Your Health Economics Model?

An experienced freelance modeller can help you to ensure that your model is submission-ready.

Have you invested significant time and resources in developing a new cost-effectiveness model or budget impact model for your reimbursement submission? Even with a well-designed model, it can be helpful to have a fresh set of eyes to uncover blind spots and ensure everything is ready for a smooth submission process.

Do You Need a Peer Review for Your Health Economics Model?

As a fellow modeller, an experienced freelance health economist can work with you to provide an independent review of your model. This collaborative process helps identify potential areas for improvement, ensures alignment with the requirements of HTA agencies, and strengthens your submission. At EuropeanHealthEconomics.com, we connect you with health economist modellers who can assist you in fine-tuning your work.

The Validation Process

Experienced freelance health economists can conduct a thorough review of your cost-effectiveness and budget impact models, helping ensure they are robust and reliable. Key steps in this process include:

  1. Model Structure Review: Checking alignment with treatment pathways, clinical practices, and disease progression.
  2. Comparator Review: Discussing whether the choice of comparator(s) aligns with current clinical practices and is accepted by the HTA agency.
  3. Data Accuracy: Helping verify that input data, including cost parameters, epidemiological data, and health outcomes, are accurate and sourced reliably.
  4. Assumptions Check: Reviewing and documenting assumptions to maintain transparency and clarity.

Technical and Comparative Review

To ensure your model is technically sound and ready for submission, a freelance modeller can:

  1. Test Model Functionality: Collaborate with you to check Excel formulas and VBA macros for clarity and transparency.
  2. Assess Sensitivity Analysis: Explore how the model responds to changes in inputs and assumptions, ensuring it behaves as expected.
  3. Compare with Other Studies: Review the model’s structure and outcomes in relation to existing models and relevant literature.
  4. Submission Readiness: Assist in ensuring all aspects of the model align with submission requirements for regulatory authorities.

Benefits of a Collaborative Review

Partnering with a freelance health economist for a peer review helps you:

  • Strengthen your model for submission.
  • Align with the requirements of the HTA agency.
  • Address potential gaps while maintaining confidence in your work.
Confidentiality

Freelancers sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with your organisation before starting any assignment, ensuring confidentiality throughout the project and beyond.

Find Freelancers for HEOR Model Peer Reviews

At EuropeanHealthEconomics.com, our network of freelance health economist modellers is ready to support you with perfecting your model for submission. By working together, we help ensure your HEOR model is well-prepared and ready for positive reimbursement outcomes.

Connect with a Freelance Health Economist Today.

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Jari Kempers
Health Economist, PhD. I’m the founder of EuropeanHealthEconomics.com®, the specialised job board for my fellow health economists and the companies hiring them. I help managers and HR teams find experienced freelance health economists for projects and interim roles.

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