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The first time thinking about health economics and workforce solutions
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The first time thinking about health economics and workforce solutions
Tuesday 15 April 2025, 12:35 AM

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Specialist GP Jo Scott-Jones discusses health economics and considers whether cost–utility analyses could help plan for the workforce of the future
Key points, In health economics, the quality-adjusted life year is used to measure the outcome of an intervention in terms of the quantity and quality of life it , Pract Green w Pale Yellow
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2. New Zealand Infrastructure Commission. Discover the Strategy. 6. A thriving New Zealand: what we need to do.
3. Sapere. Memorandum. Re: Waikato Medical School cost-benefit analysis: comments on Minister Seymour’s letter of 21 August 2024. 22 August 2024.