Researchers from the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs are set to participate in the 14th annual Conference of the American Society of Health Economists (ASHEcon) in Nashville, Tennessee, June 22-25.
ASHEcon is a scientific society dedicated to promoting excellence in health economics research in the United States. It provides a forum for emerging ideas and empirical results to enhance individual and societal health by providing evidence and expertise for the development of policies and practices. The O’Neill School, along with colleagues from the Kelley School of Business and across Indiana University, will showcase its faculty's diverse expertise during the conference.
“The American Society of Health Economists Conference is a remarkable platform for sharing cutting-edge research and fostering meaningful dialogue on critical health issues,” said Siân Mooney, dean of the O’Neill School. “I am incredibly proud of our faculty for contributing their knowledge and helping to shape the future of health economics and policy.”
Distinguished Professor Kosali Simon is a former president of ASHEcon, and she will be joined by Associate Professor Seth Freedman, Assistant Professor Alberto Ortega, and Associate Professor Coady Wing at the event. The group’s work analyzes how public programs, private insurance, and government action shape access, equity, and health outcomes.
“Over the past three years, I’ve been encouraged by the energy and innovation within the field of health economics,” Simon said. “It has been rewarding to see a strong pipeline of emerging scholars and to witness how welcoming and supportive the community remains. The quality of new research being presented each June is remarkable—and increasingly hard to keep up with, which is exactly as it should be.
“ASHEcon has always served as an important venue for sharing ideas and supporting one another in using research to inform health policy and decision-making.”
ASHEcon will be held at the Grand Hyatt and will feature more than 200 scientific sessions containing 624 papers and 130 posters.