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Pharmacists should be able to dispense nicotine vapes without a prescription. Here’s why

Published on: 17 April 2024

THE CONVERSATION | Lisa Nissen writes with fellow researchers on the next stage of reforms to vaping regulation in Australia.
CBEH research demonstrates the value of specialist nursing services for prostate cancer patients

Published on: 17 April 2024

Researchers from the Centre for the Business and Economics of Health (CBEH) are making a difference in the lives of people with prostate cancer.
Improving emergency department waiting times with machine learning

Published on: 1 November 2023

Dr Anton Pak saw a persistent problem in emergency departments at public hospitals and is working with Associate Professor Andrew Staib to use machine learning to forecast emergency department waiting times.
Which clinical trials offer the best return on investment?

Published on: 1 October 2023

Associate Professor Haitham Tuffaha is using a powerful quantitative method to assess the value of research, helping funders to pinpoint those research projects that offer the greatest potential return on investment.
From doctor-led to patient-centred: redefining the future of work and delivery of care

Published on: 31 August 2023

Professor Lisa Nissen from the Centre for the Business and Economics of Health (CBEH) discusses the EvolveHealth program and how it aims to address some of these pressing medical challenges for both the workforce and patients.
How health economics can help radiology show value

Published on: 4 April 2023

ANNOUNCEMENT | Adjunct Associate Professor Nick Brown is a busy clinician, but he sees the value of investing in health economics to ensure that healthcare consumers and purchasers can access high-value care.