HCHE doctoral candidate Sophia Cordes has received a “Calls for Transfer” grant of approximately €35,000 for her idea to develop an AI-powered copilot for midwives. The specialized AI co-pilot is designed to semantically analyze narrative observations, translate them into a legally sound progression logic, and support...

The interdisciplinary master’s program is a challenging and varied academic program. It is aimed at scientists planning their career in one of the many areas of the health-care sector, such as hospitals, health insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, medical technology, and their associations as well as for...

We invite schools and other interested groups to visit our exhibition on current health economics research. Nine thematic stations provide information ranging from the financing of healthcare and the setting of drug prices to mental health and the question of whether we are prepared for new pandemics. During a visit, groups...

The German statutory health insurance system (GKV) is under financial pressure. On the ZDF program "WISO," Prof. Dr. Iris Kesternich (HCHE/University of Hamburg) analyzed the current situation and discussed necessary reforms. Specifically, the discussion focused on the the demands of the FinanzKommission Gesundheit...

As part of the HCHE Research Seminar, Professor Tinna Laufey Ásgeirsdóttir from the University of Iceland will present an econometric analysis identifying the reasons for significant discrepancies in monetary health values ​​(QALY = Quality-Adjusted Life Years). According to her findings, it makes a considerable difference...

The “Arbeiten 5.0” project at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) is testing new work schedule models and structures to improve working conditions in nursing. Researchers at the Hamburg Center for Health Economics are evaluating the project. Over a four-year period, Theresa Maurer and Prof. Dr. Eva-Maria...