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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.
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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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