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UQ-CUHK Health Equity Webinar Series: The impact of Australia and Hong Kong’s healthcare systems

5 May 2022 3:00pm–4:30pm
 

The University of Queensland (UQ) and The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) share a strong track record and vision for research and social impact in addressing society’s key challenges.

Join the discussion on Australia and Hong Kong’s healthcare systems and their efficiency and impact across society, from cost-benefit analysis, digital health to integrated healthcare systems.

Drawing insights from their research and experiences in Australia and Hong Kong, our speakers will examine the healthcare systems of both economies and what can be done to improve the situation.

AEST Date: Thursday 5 May 2022
AEST Time: 3 - 4.30pm

HKT Date: Thursday 5 May 2022
HKT Time: 1 - 2.30pm

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Speakers

Profile photo of Associate Professor Tracy ComansAssociate Professor Tracy Comans
UQ Amplify Principal Research, Centre for Health Services Research,
Faculty of Medicine,
The University of Queensland.

Profile photo of Professor Stephen BirchProfessor Stephen Birch
Taylor Chair and Centre Director, Centre for the Business and Economics of Health,
Faculty of Business, Economics and Law,
The University of Queensland.

Profile photo of Professor Hong FUNGProfessor Hong FUNG
Professor of Practice in Health Services Management,
The Jockey Club School of Public Health & Primary Care,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

profile photo of Professor EK YeohProfessor EK Yeoh
Director, Centre for Health Systems and Policy Research, 
The Jockey Club School of Public Health & Primary Care,
Co-director of Institute of Health Equity,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Presentation topics

Each speaker will present on various issues within the healthcare system, with topics as follows: 

Professor Stephen Birch: Why 'cost-effective health care' doesn't lead to reduced costs? A systems perspective on efficiency in healthcare

Associate Professor Tracy Comans: A framework for a cost-benefit analysis of the implementation of digital hospitals

Professor Hong FUNG: Digital health, an enabler of health system resilience

Professor EK Yeoh: Healthcare voucher - a strategic purchasing instrument for an integrated healthcare system. 

Logos of UK, the CUHK Institute of Health Equity, CUHK Faculty of Medicine and The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

For more information about the UQ-CUHK Health Equity Webinar Series, please contact

Ms Elizabeth Downes, Global Engagement, UQ