The Portuguese National Health Economics Conference promoted by the Portuguese Association for Health Economics presents a unique opportunity to debate, review, and disseminate major developments in research and policy. It brings the work of researchers based in Portugal and all over the world to a wide audience of health providers, managers and decision-makers.

Papers to be discussed can cover a wide variety of topics framed in theoretical studies, applied studies, and cases of interest both to academics and professionals, within and outside the health sector. The participation of non-Portuguese health economists is strongly encouraged. Throughout the conference, there is always one parallel session presented and discussed in English.

The submission of organized sessions on topics relevant to the conference is highly encouraged. Organized sessions should contain 3 to 4 abstracts, on a common theme, and might include a discussant for each paper.

It is also encouraged the submission of papers showcasing the role of health economics in contributing to the health system sustainability, and/or using real-world data to inform health decision-making.

Abstracts submitted to the conference can cover the following topics:

Life-style and risk factors in health;

Social inequality and the determinants of health;

Equity in financing and delivery of health care;

Demand for healthcare and cost-sharing;

Health systems performance;

Financing and sustainability of health systems;

Provider payments;

Markets and regulation;

Health insurance and the public-private mix;

Burden and cost of disease;

Applied health econometrics;

Evaluation of health interventions, programs or policy;

Economic evaluation and budget impact of health technologies;

Health technology assessment and real world data;

Outcomes measurement and quality of life;

Pharmacoeconomics;

Regulation of pharmaceutical markets;

Economics of the hospital sector;

Mental and brain health economics;

Global Health, particularly studies in Portuguese-speaking countries;

Primary care;

Long-term care.

Note: the list above is not comprehensive and abstracts might be submitted under other topics. Topics above will likely be grouped in sessions when assembling the conference programme, depending on the volume of abstracts in each theme.

*Registration and payment of the conference are mandatory for all the participants.

One of CNES parallel sessions is in English, allowing the participation of non-Portuguese speakers.

Abstract Submission