iHEA Basel Congress - July 17 - Closing Plenary: Making Health Economics Matter

Closing Plenary: Making Health Economics Matter – Stories from the Frontlines

Speakers: Lise Rochaix (Paris School of Economics); Joseph Kutzin (World Health Organization)

Throughout the world, decision-makers face difficult and un-illuminated choices every day. Health economists labor tirelessly to produce data and evidence that can help. Yet, too often decisions get made without the benefit of the best evidence. How can we do better? This session will explore how to address the implementation gap of health economics scholarship, drawing on the experience of Lise Rochaix in working at various governmental levels in France and in Europe and Joseph Kutzin from his work in health financing policy in a wide range of countries and at the international level.