York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC)

Graphic in blue and white. There is a photo on the left hand side of a lightbulb in a field surrounded by symbols for water, windfarms, recycling, electricity and networks. The text reads: New research. Methods for evaluating environmental sustainability in health technology assessment. This novel research provides the first insights into multidisciplinary stakeholder views on environmental sustainability in HTA, identifying both opportunities and challenges for innovation and policy development. The YHEC 40th anniversary logo is in the top left hand corner.

In our latest paper, we present qualitative evidence from international stakeholders on the methods, framework and practical challenges involved in evaluating environmental impacts. Co-authored by YHEC’s Melissa Pegg, Emily Gregg and Emma Bishop.

🔗 Read more: iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...

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We are looking for a talented medical writer to plan, develop and deliver a range of outputs, from peer-reviewed papers to reports and digital content. You will work on projects that inform policy, practice & market access.

🔗 Find out more: www.yhec.co.uk/careers/vaca...

Apply by Monday 30 March.

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Only one week until the World Evidence, Pricing and Access (WEPA) Congress 2026! We’ve been busy working on the first round of Joint Clinical Assessment submissions and we’d be delighted to share our key learnings with you.

Contact us: www.yhec.co.uk/contact-us/

#WorldEPACongress #MarketAccess

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We are pleased to share a new publication, co-authored by YHEC’s Nick Hex. The research examines the implementation of an intravenous workflow software solution in a high-capacity aseptic unit in a UK hospital.

Read more: humanfactors.jmir.org/2026/1/e85408

#HealthEconomics #HumanFactors

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Can digital health deliver value for patients and the planet?
YHEC's Melissa Pegg is co-author of a new commentary in Value in Health exploring embedding environmental sustainability in HTA for digital health technologies:
www.valueinhealthjournal.com/article/S109...

#HEOR #DigitalHealth

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Are you an experienced research leader with expertise in systematic reviews and evidence synthesis? YHEC is recruiting a Project Director. This senior position offers the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary projects and support business development.
🔗 Learn more: www.yhec.co.uk/careers/vaca...

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ISPOR has identified patient voice as a leading HEOR trend for 2026 and regulators are reinforcing its importance.
At YHEC, patient voice isn't a tick box, it is value-added evidence. Read our blog post on the challenges of patient reported outcomes and rare diseases: www.yhec.co.uk/resource/pat...

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This year marks 40 years since YHEC first set up offices in Market Square. From those early days, we’ve grown and evolved as a long-established, university-based organisation working at the forefront of health economics.

Colleagues share their memories:
🔗 www.yhec.co.uk/resource/40-...

Screenshot of the YHEC February newsletter. It has the YHEC 40th anniversay logo, a photo of the YHEC offices and the text reads: Welcome to YHEC's February 2026 Newsletter. Read on to find out about all the latest news at YHEC.

Stay up to date with the latest thinking in health economics, evidence synthesis and outcomes research.

Our latest newsletter highlights new publications and perspectives from across our multidisciplinary team - click the link to read more!

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Heading to Amsterdam for the World Evidence, Pricing and Access (WEPA) Congress 2026? ✈️

It’s set to be a busy two days of discussing the latest in HTA, market access strategy and the evolving role of real-world evidence.

To speak with us, visit Booth 600.

#WorldEPACongress #MarketAccess #HTA

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📢 We're hiring - Project Director: Reviews and Evidence Synthesis

The successful applicant will oversee a wide range of literature-based research and consultancy projects, support team development, and generate income.

Closing date: Sunday 08 March 2026 at 5pm. www.yhec.co.uk/careers/vaca...

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The YHEC team is proud to mark 25 years of continuous accreditation with Investors in People, the benchmark for excellence in people management. Holding a Gold Investors in People award reflects our commitment to creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

#InvestorsInPeople #IIP25Years

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ISPOR recently published its top trends influencing health care decision-making and identified wearable tech as an important source of real-world data. Read our blog, where YHEC’s CEO, Matthew Taylor, examines wearable technologies from a very personal standpoint: www.yhec.co.uk/resource/bal...

We are pleased to share YHEC’s collection of bite-sized webinar recordings, bringing together expertise across health economics, evidence synthesis and outcomes research.

Each short video is presented by one of YHEC's experts.

🔗 Explore the full collection here:
www.yhec.co.uk/resources-an...

Graphic for an online training course titled “Health equity in health technology assessment: distributional cost-effectiveness analysis and trade-offs in decision making.” The course takes place online on 29–30 April 2026, in partnership with ISPOR. The right-hand panel shows headshots and names of speakers: Hayden Holmes (Director of Digital Health Technology Consulting), Robert Malcolm (Project Director), Angel Varghese (Project Director), Dr Miqdad Asaria (London School of Economics), and Professor Richard Cookson (University of York). ISPOR and York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) logos appear at the bottom.

YHEC’s Hayden Holmes, Robert Malcolm and Angel Varghese will share insights into DCEA in a new course developed with ISPOR. It introduces methods for evaluating health equity within HTA and includes hands-on exercises to support the interpretation of DCEA results.

Register here: shorturl.at/QcOSf

Are you interested in how environmental sustainability can reshape HTA practice? Join YHEC Senior Research Consultant, Melissa Pegg, as she chairs an engaging webinar: INESSS Strategy for the Integration of Environmental Considerations.

📅12 February 2026
🕒 2pm GMT

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YHEC's Joe Moss and Harriet Fewster have been part of a team that have co-developed a new adjustment method to address heterogeneity in studies on Crohn's Disease. Results will be shared at #ECCO2026 on 20 February.

Find out more about our services in statistics: www.yhec.co.uk/what-we-do/s...

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YHEC Senior Research Consultant, Melissa Pegg, will be a guest speaker at an upcoming webinar, How to Cover Environmental Aspects for HTA at Hospital Level, hosted by the HTAi Hospital-based HTA Interest Group (HB-HTA).

📅 4 February 2026
🕒 03:00 PM CET

👉 Registration is now open: lnkd.in/df6Rx-te

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Free lunchtime webinar: join YHEC's Melissa Pegg for the first webinar in a series exploring the foundations of sustainable healthcare.

Friday 27 February at 1pm UTC

Sign up and learn more about this important topic.
www.yhec.co.uk/product/free...

#EnvironmentalSustainability #HTA #HEOR

"Graphic in blue and white. There is a headshot of YHEC CEO, Professor Matthew Taylor. There is a quote. The text reads: ""Health economics is not just about cost-effectiveness ratios or modelling exercises. It is about understanding how values, behaviours, institutions, and constraints interact to shape health outcomes... More than anything else, it tells us why seemingly simple questions in health policy are rarely simple at all."" Professor Matthew Taylor, YHEC Chief Executive. The YHEC 40th Anniversary logo is in the top right hand corner."

As we mark our 40th anniversary, we are launching a special blog series reflecting on the past, present and future of health economics. In our first post, YHEC CEO, Professor Matthew Taylor, goes back to basics:

www.yhec.co.uk/resource/bac...

#HealthEconomics #40YearsOfYHEC #HEOR

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To celebrate our 40th anniversary, we are offering all YHEC in-house training courses free-of-charge for one year only in 2026!

Our training covers core topics in health economics and evidence synthesis, drawing on four decades of applied experience.

Find out more: www.yhec.co.uk/training/

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📢 We’re hiring: Two Research Assistants (Digital Health Technologies)

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to applied health economics and the evaluation of innovation in digital health. Join our friendly and supportive team!
www.yhec.co.uk/careers/vaca...

Closing date: 13 February 2026

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Are we speaking the same language when assessing Sjögren’s disease? This new qualitative study, co-authored by members of the YHEC team, draws on international expert opinion to examine how clinicians define and apply core concepts.

Read more: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

#SjögrensDisease

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Can integrating smoking cessation into lung cancer screening save money, improve lives and reduce health inequalities? Find out in a new paper co-authored by YHEC’s Robert Malcolm, Hayden Holmes and Matthew Taylor: www.yhec.co.uk/resources-an...

#Smoking #LungCancer #HealthEconomics

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YHEC would like to congratulate Joe Goldbacher on his promotion to Senior Research Consultant. Well done Joe!

Graphic in white and red. The text reads: New research. Exploring the economic potential of Tellmi: a novel digital mental health support app for children and young adults. BMJ Paediatrics Open. There is a picture of a child holding a smartphone. The YHEC logo is in the top right hand corner.

Can digital peer support improve mental health outcomes for children and young people while reducing NHS costs?
New study co-authored by YHEC's Laura Kelly, Hayden Holmes and Charlotte Graham.

📄 Read more: bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/9/1/...

#HealthEconomics #MentalHealth #PeerSupport

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YHEC would like to congratulate Charlotte Graham on her new role as Project Manager. Well done Charlotte!

What is the economic case for remote monitoring in heart failure care? A recent study, co-authored by YHEC's Stuart Mealing, evaluates the cost-effectiveness of the TriageHF Plus clinical pathway. Read more: heart.bmj.com/content/earl...

#HealthEconomics #HeartFailure #RemoteCare #NICE

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We're delighted to announce that our chosen charity for 2026 is Move the Masses, a York-based charity, which aims to help people become more active. Staff at YHEC will be taking part in fundraising activities throughout 2026. You can support us here: movemates.org.uk/donate/

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Can device-based remote monitoring for heart failure deliver real value for the NHS? A newly published economic evaluation examines the cost-effectiveness of the TriageHF Plus clinical pathway. The study was co-authored by YHEC's Stuart Mealing.
heart.bmj.com/content/earl...

#HeartFailure