Fri., Apr. 26, 2024: Staff Seminar “Determining Cost-Effectiveness Thresholds in Bhutan: A Population-Based Survey on Willingness to Pay for a Healthy Life Year” (online)

We regularly hold Staff Seminars for research presentations and information exchanges among AGI Researchers.

*This seminar will be online and free of charge.

*Please refer to the following for details.

Date and Time

Friday, April 26, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
*A question-and-answer session is scheduled at the end of the presentation.

Presenter

Dr. Ying YAO, Assistant Professor, AGI

Title

Determining Cost-Effectiveness Thresholds in Bhutan: A Population-Based Survey on Willingness to Pay for a Healthy Life Year

Abstract

The cost-effectiveness threshold (CET) is a critical measure in health technology assessments, determining whether a health intervention offers value for money. This study aims to evaluate the demand-side CET by analyzing individual willingness to pay for an additional quality-adjusted life year (WTP/Q) across various disease scenarios within the Bhutanese population. WTP/Q estimates were derived using a contingent valuation survey coupled with EQ-5D-5L module during the National Health Survey of Bhutan, conducted from May to August 2023. This paper presents preliminary findings and estimates of the CET, with the aim of establishing a CET framework to inform health policy in Bhutan.