** REMINDER: Call for Papers **Submissions Due June 15th23rd Annual Health Economics Conference: InnovationSeptember 27 and 28, 2012 The Department of Health Research and Policy, The Centers for Primary Care and Outcomes Research and Health Policy and The Graduate School of Business’ Program in Healthcare Innovation at Stanford University are pleased to host the 23rd Annual Health Economics Conference (AHEC). We welcome submissions which build on the theme of innovation from a variety of perspectives including, but not limited to, insurance and provider markets, information and clinical technologies, behavioral interventions, and the interaction between regulation and innovation. While we will prioritize papers within the theme, submissions from all areas of health economics are also welcome. The presentation format will be a short overview of the paper from the researcher, a presentation from a discussant, and then audience discussion and feedback. The conference will also include an interactive discussion with a panel of industry executives representing innovative companies from a variety of health care sectors. AHEC is an invitation-only conference with attendance restricted to people actively participating as presenters or discussants. Present a PaperA panel of applied micro-economists will select up to 12 papers for presentation at AHEC, with a slight preference given to junior faculty; we also welcome submissions from doctoral students. Full papers are required in advance of the meeting. If you would like to present at AHEC, please submit a completed paper or an extended abstract (1 to 2 pages) no later than June 15. Send your submission to[log in to unmask] (please put “AHEC submission” in the subject line). DiscussantsIf you would like to participate as a discussant, send an e-mail to[log in to unmask] indicating your interest by June 15 (please put “AHEC discussant” in the subject line). AHEC follows a "you pay your way, we pay your stay" model. A grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality covers lodging, while you are responsible for travel costs to and from Stanford, California. The conference will run from approximately 1:00 p.m. on September 27 through 4:30 p.m. on September 28, 2012. Please forward this announcement to any researchers who may be interested. We look forward to reviewing your papers. Questions? Please contact Zach Levin at[log in to unmask]. |