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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We are excited to announce that YHEC will be exhibiting at the Public Policy Projects Cancer Care Conference 2026! YHEC's CEO, Professor Matthew Taylor, and Project Director Angel Varghese will be attending on 01 October in London. Coming to the event? Stop by our stand to chat with the team.

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Can obesity treatment bring both health and environmental benefits? A new paper, co-authored by YHEC's CEO Professor Matthew Taylor, explores the clinical outcomes and carbon footprint of once-weekly semaglutide for people living with obesity in the UK. Read more: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🎉 Celebrating 40 years of YHEC: inspiring the next generation of health economists. In our latest blog, we explore how our summer work experience placements help students put their learning into practice and develop new skills. 🔗 Read the blog: www.yhec.co.uk/resource/msc... #40YearsOfYHEC #HEOR

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Treatment sequence economic models can help explore the costs and outcomes associated with different treatment pathways. In this #MethodsMonday video, YHEC’s Will Green explains more about this type of model. 🎥 Watch the video to learn more: www.yhec.co.uk/resource/tre...

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

How do you evaluate a digital health technology when the evidence and the technology are constantly changing? Join YHEC's Hayden Holmes, Robert Malcolm and Angel Varghese at an ISPOR online short course exploring these challenges on 23–24 September. Register here: www.ispor.org/conferences-...

Graphic in maroon and white for an online training course titled “Evaluation of digital health technologies, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals and the challenges to consider.” The course takes place online on 23 to 24 September, in partnership with ISPOR for 2 hrs per day. 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),Professor Alison Smith (University of Leeds). ISPOR and York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) logos appear at the bottom.

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A patient’s score can improve without them feeling much better. So how should we measure meaningful change? A new paper from the YHEC team compares two ways of interpreting change in the Oxford Hip Score using data from 184,000 NHS patients. Read the full paper: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

#MethodsMonday: What makes a good comparator in a health economic evaluation? It is not necessarily the most expensive or newest treatment, or the one that is easiest to study. The comparator should reflect the treatment or care pathway that would otherwise be available to the population.

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Join YHEC experts Hayden Holmes, Angel Varghese and Robert Malcolm for a virtual ISPOR short course exploring the challenges of evaluating digital health technologies. 📅 23–24 September 💻 Virtual | 2 hours per day Register here: www.ispor.org/conferences-...

Graphic in blue and white for an online training course titled “Evaluation of digital health technologies, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals and the challenges to consider.” The course takes place online on 23 to 24 September, in partnership with ISPOR for 2 hrs per day. 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),Professor Alison Smith (University of Leeds). ISPOR and York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) logos appear at the bottom.

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The challenges around AI technology in health can create uncertainty for decision-makers. In a YHEC blog, Angel Varghese, explores how economic modelling can help us understand uncertainty and identify the evidence needed to support better decisions. Read more: www.yhec.co.uk/resource/the...

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

📰 The latest YHEC newsletter is out! Catch up on the latest news, insights and updates from York Health Economics Consortium. 📩 Read more: createsend.com/t/y-9BB61B41... #HealthEconomics #HealthTechnologyAssessment #EvidenceSynthesis #HEOR

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Distributional cost-effectiveness analysis (DCEA) considers both the efficiency of healthcare spending and the distribution of health benefits across population groups. It reveals not just how much health is gained, but how those gains are distributed. Find out more: www.yhec.co.uk/resource/dis...

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

What makes an evidence synthesis robust? A high-quality evidence synthesis is about much more than finding a few relevant papers. We've highlighted six key considerations for a robust evidence synthesis. Visit our website to find out more: www.yhec.co.uk/what-we-do/l... #EvidenceSynthesis

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Did you know that YHEC conducted its first network meta-analysis (NMA) in 2009? At the time, NMA was still a relatively specialised approach. Fast forward 17 years, and evidence synthesis has evolved, but our methods experience has deep roots. Read the article: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

$Graphic in blue and white. There is a photo of a pill bottle with some pills and a sign which all says "Epilepsy". The text reads: "From the archives. The efficacy and safety of retigabine and other adjunctive treatments for refractory partial epilepsy. A systematic review and indirect comparison. YHEC’s first Network Meta-Analysis was conducted in 2009." The YHEC 40th anniversary logo is in the top left hand corner.$

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

YHEC is proud to have contributed as an External Assessment Group to the NICE assessment of ex-situ machine perfusion devices to preserve deceased donor livers for transplantation, rigorously assessing the available evidence to support decision-making. Read more: www.nice.org.uk/guidance/htg...

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

#MethodsMonday: How do you put a value on a health state? Utility values are an important component of health economic evaluation, but how are they actually elicited? Our interactive demonstration tool lets you try three commonly used approaches for yourself: www.yhec.co.uk/resource/dem...

Screenshot of the Demonstration Utility Elicitation Tool on the YHEC website.

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Did you know? YHEC has been based at the University of York for 40 years. We operate independently but benefit from close University ties, allowing us to draw on academic expertise, access resources and engage in collaborations that advance health economics. Find out more: www.yhec.co.uk/who-we-are/

Graphic in blue and white. It shows balloons and fireworks and the text reads: 40 years of expertise. NHS, Pharma and life sciences, health economics and HTA, Evidence and research. It features the logos of YHEC and the University of York.

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

What happens when the data needed to measure quality of life are missing? This new study evaluated nine imputation methods across different levels and mechanisms of missingness. YHEC’s Joe Moss, Neil Hansell, Erin Barker and Matthew Taylor are co-authors. Read more: www.mdpi.com/3042-898X/1/...

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

From the archives 📚 | 40 years of YHEC In 2024, YHEC undertook an unusual project for Lloyd’s Register Foundation: a scoping review exploring whether leading indicators can improve safety outcomes in occupational safety and health settings. Read the report here: www.yhec.co.uk/publication/...

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🌱 Can health technology assessment help make healthcare more sustainable? That’s the question explored by YHEC’s Melissa Pegg in the latest episode of the Sustainable Healthcare Podcast. 🎧 Listen to Melissa’s conversation with Frederik Dam van Deurs: carepathwayconsulting.com/podcast/podc...

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

#MethodsMonday: What does an ICER actually tell us? An ICER gives us a number. But how do we know whether that number represents good value? Explore the full definition in the YHEC glossary: www.yhec.co.uk/glossary-ter.... #HealthEconomics #HTA #HEOR #CostEffectiveness #ICER

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

From the archives: How do we make sure health economic models are built on the best available evidence? Over 20 years ago, YHEC researchers explored approaches for identifying evidence to populate decision-analytic models, a challenge that remains today. Read more: tinyurl.com/4kv94j68

Graphic in maroon and white. There is a photo of a pencil holder with tiles spelling out "methods". The text reads: From the archives. Good methodology stands the test of time. How do we ensure health economic models are built on the best available evidence? The tools have changed. The need for robust evidence hasn’t.

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A successful health technology assessment submission is built on more than a cost-effectiveness model alone. From defining the evidence base to communicating the results, every stage plays a role in supporting robust decision-making. Find out more about our approach: www.yhec.co.uk/what-we-do/h...

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🌍 Can health economics help support more sustainable healthcare? Join Melissa Pegg for the next session in YHEC's Environmental Impact Webinar Series: 📅 18 September | 1:00–1:30pm BST 💻 Free to attend Register here: www.yhec.co.uk/product/free... #HealthEconomics #HTA #EnvironmentalSustainability

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Can early intervention for asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis improve outcomes and reduce costs? New research, co-authored by YHEC's Heather Davies and Lucy Hillcoat, examines the cost-effectiveness of transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Read more: academic.oup.com/ehjopen/arti...

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Understanding the impact of wounds on quality of life in people with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. A new study, co-authored by YHEC's Damian Lewis and Andria Joseph, elicited health state utility values for different wound-related health states. Read more: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The NHS has set out a new Sepsis Modern Service Framework. YHEC research, commissioned by the UK Sepsis Trust, has estimated that sepsis costs the UK economy £23 billion each year. We’re pleased that YHEC’s work is contributing to the evidence. Read more: sepsistrust.org/msf-for-seps... #Sepsis

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

#MethodsMonday: What's the difference between a systematic review, rapid review and scoping review, and when should you use each? In this recorded webinar from our archive, we explore the strengths and limitations of each approach: www.yhec.co.uk/resource/wha... #EvidenceSynthesis #SystematicReview

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

YHEC would like to welcome Chloé Jones, who joins us as Research Assistant. Welcome, Chloé!

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

What has YHEC been working on recently? Our latest newsletter brings together the latest news, research and insights from across the organisation. Read more here: createsend.com/t/y-C79A14A7... #HealthEconomics #EvidenceSynthesis #OutcomesResearch #HealthcareResearch

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

How do you compare fundamentally different diagnostic technologies? A paper co-authored by YHEC's Karina Watts, Emily Gregg, Deborah Watkins, Stuart Mealing and Hayden Holmes contributes recommendations to support more consistent economic modelling in diagnostics. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

How can we better understand the long-term impact of treatments for rare diseases when lifetime clinical data are limited? A new paper, co-authored by YHEC's Amy Dymond and Will Green, highlights how advanced modelling can help evaluate long-term outcomes: becarispublishing.com/doi/10.57264...

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Health economics is about more than maximising health, it can help us to understand fairness. Distributional Cost-Effectiveness Analysis is an emerging methodology that allows health economists to assess the impact of healthcare decisions on inequalities. Read more: www.yhec.co.uk/resource/dis...

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

What will shape the next generation of health technology assessment (HTA)? A new commentary captures the debate at the HTAi Annual Meeting. YHEC's Melissa Pegg is a co-author, contributing to the discussion on assessing environmental sustainability. Read more: tinyurl.com/75pcc7mr

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

YHEC would like to congratulate Ben Hyde on being promoted to Research Consultant. Well done, Ben!

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Complex health questions require more than a single perspective. At YHEC, we bring together health economics, systematic reviewing, statistical expertise, outcomes research, information science & medical communications to deliver end-to-end evidence support. Read more: www.yhec.co.uk/who-we-are/o...

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

How can health economic models be made more accessible? We have developed an example R Shiny model that shows how statistical programming can be translated into a user-friendly application. Explore assumptions and scenarios without engaging with code. View it here: www.yhec.co.uk/resource/exa...

Screenshot of the R shiny model developed by YHEC.

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Last week, members of the YHEC team took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in support of Move Mates, a charity that helps people overcome barriers to walking by matching them with volunteer walking buddies. Every donation helps: wonderful.org/fundraisers/... #YorkshireThreePeaks #MoveMates

A group of eight hikers stand around a stone summit trig point with raised arms, celebrating after reaching the top of one of the Yorkshire Three Peaks. The weather is misty, with low cloud obscuring the surrounding views.

Ribblehead Viaduct stretches across the Yorkshire Dales beneath overcast skies, with a small group of walkers following a path towards the iconic stone railway bridge. Green hills rise in the background.

A group of walkers pose together at the start of the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge beside a stone wall and roadside, with Ingleborough visible in the background under a cloudy early morning sky.

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Smoking cessation delivered through lung cancer screening could do more than improve outcomes. It may also shift the distribution of health benefits towards those who need them most. A new work co-authored by members of the YHEC team is available via our website: www.yhec.co.uk/resources-an...

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

A seat at the table… How are decisions made when the evidence is limited and patient populations are small? In a YHEC blog, Director Stuart Mealing, shares his experience of serving on the NICE Highly Specialised Technologies Evaluation Committee: www.yhec.co.uk/resource/a-s...

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

How do we capture the true impact of peanut allergy treatments on children's lives? Generic health-related quality of life measures are widely used but they may not fully reflect the experience of children with food allergies. New research co-authored by YHEC: www.dovepress.com/deriving-hea...

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🏔️ Taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks for a great cause! 🏔️ This Friday, members of the YHEC team will be covering approximately 24 miles and over 5,000 feet of ascent. Donate here to support our chosen charity, MoveMates: wonderful.org/fundraisers/... Wish us luck! 💙 Photo: Dave Morton

Photo of a signpost pointing to the Yorkshire Three Peaks. Photo issued under Creative Commons Licence. Photographer: Dave Morton

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Not every research question requires a systematic review. YHEC is pleased to have collaborated with ISPOR to develop a course: Systematic, Scoping, Rapid, Overview, and Living Reviews – What They Are, and When and How to Use Them. Available via the ISPOR Education Center: tinyurl.com/makuvn2t

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The future of European HTA is unfolding. A few weeks ago, our team attended the HTAi 2026 conference in Istanbul. It was an incredible week of learning & networking. Get in touch to find out how we can support your HTA needs: www.yhec.co.uk/contact-us/ #HTAi2026Istanbul #MarketAccess #RareDiseases

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Missed the latest from YHEC? Our newest newsletter brings together recent blogs, research highlights, events, publications, and updates from across the team. Take a look and see what we've been working on: createsend.com/t/y-C993ABCF... #HealthEconomics #HealthResearch #HTA #EvidenceSynthesis

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Is neighbourhood health truly a radical shift for the NHS, or a new label for ambitions we've been discussing for years? Nick Hex and Hannah Ross examine the opportunities and challenges in a YHEC blog. Read more: www.yhec.co.uk/resource/nei... #NHS #NeighbourhoodHealth

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Our Resource Hub brings together a growing collection of tools, models, and technical resources designed to support applied health economic work, from early modelling through to evaluation and dissemination. Explore it here: www.yhec.co.uk/resources-an... #HealthEconomics #HTA #HEOR

Graphic in blue and white. There is a cartoon of a woman with a question mark. The text reads: The YHEC Resources Hub. There is a checklist with example models, methods help, glossary and blogs and insights

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Day 2 at NHSConfedExpo! If you're attending, we'd love to chat with you about how we can support your health economics and outcomes research needs. Come and speak to the team at stand G11! 👋 #NHSConfedExpo #NHSConfedExpo2026 #NHS

A photo of Nick Hex and Hannah Ross at YHEC's stand at NHS Confed Expo.

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

YHEC would like to congratulate Ellen Telfer-Thomas on being promoted to Research Consultant. Well done, Ellen!

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

A team of YHEC colleagues is taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for Move Mates, a charity that supports people living with long-term health conditions to become more active. Donate here to support us: wonderful.org/fundraisers/... #YorkshireThreePeaks #MoveMates #TeamYHEC

The Ribblehead Viaduct from Whernside. Copyright info. Walking the Yorkshire Three Peaks" by puffin11uk is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

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York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) @yhec.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Attending HTAi 2026? Don’t miss our panel on the role of environmental sustainability in assessing digital health technologies. The session will examine perspectives on balancing sustainability, innovation and equitable decision-making. 📅Wednesday 10 June 🕒10am #HTAi2026Istanbul #ESHTA #HTA #YHEC

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