Health Economics

Our work focuses on the efficient use of limited resources and maximisation of outcomes for patients. We conduct research to improve efficiency and equity in the use of public resources by providing high quality, relevant, flexible, and accessible research capacity in health economics, evaluation and advise on health inequalities issues.

We lead the way in health economics research and are internationally renowned for our ability to aid decision makers in making health care policy decisions at a national and international level. Professor Tracey Young and Professor Laura Bojke co-lead our theme and team. We build upon a strong research collaboration between the Universities of Sheffield and York, working with local decision makers and through cross-theme working with the four core YHARC themes.

Health Economics Projects

Large-Scale Acquisition of Electrical Brain Activity from the Born in Bradford Longitudinal Cohort

The Born in Bradford Brain project (BiB Brain) aims to engage an entire district in neuroscience research by utilising commercial-grade systems to image the brain through citizen-science data collection workshops...

The cost-effectiveness of improving adherence for asthma treatment: Evaluation of the Yorkshire & Humber Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) Straight Talking asthma project

This study aims to explore the cost-effectiveness of interventions improving asthma treatment adherence, with a specific focus on the role of socioeconomic inequality. The developed model will seek to support...

Evaluation of the Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) Mental Health Response Vehicles

In this research project, co-funded by YAS, we will use routine data to explore the impact of the MHRVs on attendances for mental health emergencies at hospitals in the area....

Making a Difference: Our Latest Health Economics case studies

Meet the Health Economics Team

Catherine Oakley

Theme Administrator

Tracey Young

Theme Co-Lead

Laura Bojke

Theme Co-Lead

Our latest Health Economics publications

Proceedings of the Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) Research Conference, Sheffield 2023

Cost-effectiveness decision modelling in social care: exploring the why, the how, and the what next

Modelling the case for cost-effectiveness of interventions to improve medication adherence in patients with difficult to control asthma