Promoting Excellence in Health Economics Research

Our Mission

ASHEcon is a scientific society dedicated to promoting excellence in health economics research in the United States. It provides a forum for emerging ideas and empirical results to enhance individual and societal health by providing evidence and expertise for the development of policies and practices.

ASHEcon Annual Conference

Join us June 22–25, 2025 in Nashville, TN! Members receive discounted pricing.

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Goals

  • Promote professional development of faculty and researchers at all levels including PhD students in academic and nonacademic environments.
  • Encourage entry into and advancement of the field of health economics.
  • Promote the application of economics to the study of health, medical organization and public and private policy relating to health and health policy.
  • Advance research in health economics.
  • Support effective teaching of health economics.
  • Disseminate health economics research and other information about health economics.

Core Activities

  • Sponsor annual meetings at alternating locations in the U.S. to disseminate current research results and provide a gathering place for the exchange of ideas between academic and nonacademic health economists.
  • Create a web-page containing information on professional activities, job postings, member list, conference materials and relevant news items. Investigate the development of other information services.
  • Organize sessions at the AEA, iHEA and other appropriate conferences.
  • Develop and maintain ties with other relevant organizations

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