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When demand for healthcare is growing but budgets are finite, the “how” and “why” of decision-making matters.

The value of fast diagnostics in time-critical infections

Advancing earlier intervention in time‑critical infections Sepsis continues to impose a substantial global burden, with millions of cases and high mortality each year. Patients with bloodstream…

Is the revised Congressional Budget Office model of new drug development fit for purpose?

As U.S. drug-pricing policy changes accelerate, policymakers need reliable ways to understand how reduced pharmaceutical revenues might affect R&D incentives, but the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) revised simulation model of new drug development remains too simplified and insufficiently validated to guide real-world decisions.

Respiratory cost calculator

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Publications

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The value of fast diagnostics in time-critical infections

20 April 2026

Advancing earlier intervention in time‑critical infections Sepsis continues to…

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The burden of LDL-cholesterol-driven atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases

31 March 2026

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a leading cause of morbidity…

Insights

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Valuing patient and carer time in HTA: equity and opportunity cost 

15 May 2026

We address two criticisms of valuing patient and carer time in HTA: that it…

US Capitol Washington DC

Is the revised Congressional Budget Office model of new drug development fit for purpose?

6 May 2026

As U.S. drug-pricing policy changes accelerate, policymakers need reliable ways…

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Around the World in HTA: Japan – An algorithmic approach to containing costs

14 April 2026

Japan’s health technology assessment (HTA) system uses algorithmic drug…

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Seven reflections on the UK EQ-5D-5L value set – and what comes next

30 March 2026

The long-awaited UK EQ-5D-5L value set has been published, marking a key moment…

Robust analysis, real-world problems

OHE research supports pragmatic solutions and stronger policy decisions

Adult immunisation programmes can offset their cost multiple times

Likelihood of developing dementia, becoming informal carer, or both in a lifetime

Total preventable burden of cervical cancer in the UK


Areas of expertise

OHE’s expertise covers a wide range of topics

Health Technology Assessment (HTA)

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Valuing patient and carer time in HTA: equity and opportunity cost 

We address two criticisms of valuing patient and carer time in HTA: that it would displace health outcomes by misallocating…

Car light trails on winding road through the highlands near Glen

The value of fast diagnostics in time-critical infections

Advancing earlier intervention in time‑critical infections Sepsis continues to impose a substantial global burden, with…

Drug Development/R&D

US Capitol Washington DC

Is the revised Congressional Budget Office model of new drug development fit for purpose?

As U.S. drug-pricing policy changes accelerate, policymakers need reliable ways to understand how reduced pharmaceutical…

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Evaluating novel antimicrobials within EU joint clinical assessments 

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health and economic threat. It is responsible for an additional 9.5…

Digital Health

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The true cost and burden of frontotemporal dementia: Early insights into a pressing challenge

In recognition of Frontotemporal Dementia Awareness Week, OHE shares ongoing work quantifying the disease burden and…

OHE’s submission for the DHSC’s next 10 years of planning

This Insight summarises the recommendations OHE submitted towards the Department of Health & Social Care’s consultation…

Prevention

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The burden of LDL-cholesterol-driven atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, and is responsible…

Turning around the NHS: Reflections on the 2025 OHE Annual Lecture

In this year's Annual Lecture, Prof Anita Charlesworth takes a closer look at the NHS 10 Year Health Plan, concluding that…

Events

OHE events sharing innovation and insights

OHE at the World Health Assembly 2026

21 May 2026, 2:00pm

Join us in shaping the economics of health, prevention, and climate action

Mid-year health check: policy, pricing & what’s coming

17 June 2026, 2:00pm

Halfway through 2026, OHE takes stock. We reflect on the defining moments of the year so far and look ahead to the policy…