Australia's first research centre dedicated to the Business and Economics of Health
The Centre for the Business and Economics of Health (CBEH) applies economics and business thinking to inform decisions for better health outcomes. Through priority-led research and thought leadership, CBEH researchers analyse critical issues and influence improvements across the range of settings in which healthcare is delivered.
Our research focus
Effective and efficient healthcare
Evaluating and informing health technologies, procedures and interventions
Enhanced models of care and prevention
Maximising accessibility, sustainability and equity in service delivery through innovations in healthcare.
Future-focused health workforces
Planning for better population health outcomes through health workforce capability.
News and Insights
- About 400 medicines are in short supply in Australia. Of these, about 30 are categorised as critical. So why doesn’t Australia make more medicines? Wouldn’t that fix drug shortages?
- If you’ve tried to get an appointment to see a GP or specialist recently, you will likely have felt the impact of Australia’s doctor shortages. What are physician assistants and are they the solution to our workforce issues we’ve been looking for?
- University of Queensland donors Paul and Sue Taylor have been recognised with the Great Australian Philanthropy Award at Research Australia's 2024 Health and Medical Research Awards.
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Your generous support
Funding for CBEH does not come from grants and research partnerships alone. We are supported by a community that shares our values and seeks to further the research that improves the health and wellbeing of Australians and communities across the globe. CBEH’s establishment and ongoing operation is supported by the generosity of UQ alumnus Paul Taylor (right) who, with his family, sponsors our Centre Director (the Taylor Family Chair).
If you would like to join us in developing better health outcomes for our communities, please donate to the Centre for the Business and Economics of Health by contacting Tara Turner, Deputy Vice-President, Global and Institutional Philanthropy, Advancement (BEL), at advancement@bel.uq.edu.au or through the button below.