Welcome to the website of Michael Schlander,
- Professor of Health Economics at the University of Heidelberg
and - Head of Division of Health Economics at German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)
- Founder and Chairman of InnoValHC,
Institute for Innovation & Valuation in Health Care
[founding member, Alliance for the Advancement of Applied Health Economics, A3HE]
News
2023
Swiss Day of Laboratory Medicine - “Keynote” on the Value of Laboratory Medicine in Switzerland
Michael Schlander will discuss the ´Value of Laboratory Medicine in Switzerland´ at the Swiss Day of Laboratory Medicine [Tag der Labormedizin] in Berne, Switzerland, on Friday, November 03, 2023.
His presentation will outline key economic data on Swiss laboratory medicine and address the methodology used to assess the value of laboratory medicine in Switzerland. Key points will include evaluating new technology during the life cycle, using illustrative examples. Future perspectives to be highlighted are the potential of precision medicine, and the role of laboratory medicine in pre- and post-analytics. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion with Swiss experts.
Presentation on "Changing Perspectives on Value in HTA"
Michael Schlander presented "Changing Perspectives on Value" in Health Technology Assessment (HTA) and discussed with Daniel Ollendorf, Magdalena Wladysiuk and Tomasz Jan Prycel “The Road Ahead for HTA” at the 18th International Evidence-Based Health Care (EBHC) Symposium in Krakow, Poland, on Monday, October 09, 2023.
Open Access Book "Nutzen der Labormedizin in der Schweiz"
Open Access Book "Nutzen der Labormedizin in der Schweiz" -- published with Springer Nature -- is now available!
While experts believe that 70 percent of all clinical decisions depend on laboratory test information (´70% claim´), the cost effectiveness of many diagnostic procedures is subject to controversial debate. With this Open Access Book, the Institute for Innovation & Valuation in Health Care provides insight into the value of laboratory medicine from a patient and societal perspective, using the Swiss health care system as a case study.
Publication on "Developing a Conceptual Framework for Socioeconomic Impact Research in European Cancer Patients"
Original research article on "Developing a Conceptual Framework for Socioeconomic Impact Research in European Cancer Patients: A ‘Best-Fit’ Framework Synthesis" in the scientific journal The Patient - Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (online available as of June 27, 2023).
HTAi Global Policy Forum
Presentation on the topic "Value and Impact of HTA: Are Our Current Ways to Conduct HTAs Fit For Purpose?" at the HTAi Global Policy Forum in The Hague / The Netherlands on March 27, 2023.
Study on "Survival and comorbidities in lung cancer patients: Evidence from Germany"
Recently published article on "Survival and comorbidities in lung cancer patients: Evidence from administrative claims data in Germany" in the scientific journal Research Oncology (online available as of February 2023).
Heidelberg Health Economics Winter School 2023
This year´s Heidelberg Health Economics Winter School took place at Studio Villa Bosch from February 06-10, 2023 - for more detailed information regarding program, faculty and venue, as well as for some impressions, please visit the DKFZ Health Economics website.
