About the role
Health economists analyze economic aspects within the health and medical care sector. They often have an academic background in economics, public health science, or similar fields. Their work contributes to improving the efficiency and fairness in the allocation of health resources.Responsibilities
Health economists evaluate the cost-effectiveness of various healthcare interventions and treatments. They conduct health economic analyses and model the economic impact of diseases. Their responsibilities also include providing policy recommendations and assessing the performance of the health and medical care system.Skills and tools
Health economists master statistical analysis methods and use programs like STATA or SPSS. They have strong analytical skills and a good understanding of both economics and medicine. Communication and presentation abilities are important to convey complex information. Common competencies demanded by employers are hälsoekonomi, nationalekonomi and läkemedel/sjukvårdsprodukter.