Katharina Blankart
@katblankart.bsky.social
Health Economist at Bern University of Applied Sciences, Health, technology & innovation, physicians, health policy, data science 🇩🇪🇨🇭🇺🇸🇺🇦 https://katblankart.github.io/
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The editorial boards of seven leading health econ journals are taking a stand today against political influence and ideological attacks on peer review and academia. No matter what you study we want to see your scholarship and will NEVER collaborate with suppression. Please repost.
The Editorial Boards of leading health economics journals are issuing a Joint Statement of Principles on Editorial Independence. In these troubled times some scholars worry their work might suffer ideological attack. We reaffirm our commitment to unfettered scholarship. Please repost.
May 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The editorial boards of seven leading health econ journals are taking a stand today against political influence and ideological attacks on peer review and academia. No matter what you study we want to see your scholarship and will NEVER collaborate with suppression. Please repost.
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Für im Ausland lebende Deutsche:
www.bundeswahlleiterin.de/info/presse/...
www.bundeswahlleiterin.de/info/presse/...
Bundestagswahl 2025: Am 2. Februar endet die Antragsfrist für Deutsche im Ausland - Die Bundeswahlleiterin
www.bundeswahlleiterin.de
January 6, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Für im Ausland lebende Deutsche:
www.bundeswahlleiterin.de/info/presse/...
www.bundeswahlleiterin.de/info/presse/...
I have a joke about health care costs but I am afraid they are rising so high that you will not be able to reach it.
October 27, 2024 at 11:46 AM
I have a joke about health care costs but I am afraid they are rising so high that you will not be able to reach it.
🌍 What happens when you let foreign regulatory pathways oversee your medical products? 🤔 While regulatory pluralism might seem attractive, it brings its own set of challenges. 🚨 In this commentary, we explore these issues in Switzerland 🇨🇭. Read more here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The challenges of regulatory pluralism
Countries with small and/or less-resourced regulatory authorities that operate outside of a larger medical product regulatory system face a regulatory…
www.sciencedirect.com
September 20, 2024 at 2:06 PM
🌍 What happens when you let foreign regulatory pathways oversee your medical products? 🤔 While regulatory pluralism might seem attractive, it brings its own set of challenges. 🚨 In this commentary, we explore these issues in Switzerland 🇨🇭. Read more here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #1.443.951! Seemingly an early adopter in Rogers diffusion of innovation curve then?
September 18, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #1.443.951! Seemingly an early adopter in Rogers diffusion of innovation curve then?
This is worrying when on the one side policy makers advocate guideline compliant practices but on the other side they are grounded on fake data. Recommendations should probably only included if results can be reproduced or replicated in other settings.
From Alex Stapp on the other place
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
>cardiologist fakes data showing better outcomes for patients who were given beta blockers before heart surgery
>Europe changes its medical guidelines based on this research
> but beta blockers increase risk of death by 27%
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
>cardiologist fakes data showing better outcomes for patients who were given beta blockers before heart surgery
>Europe changes its medical guidelines based on this research
> but beta blockers increase risk of death by 27%
The staggering death toll of scientific lies
From Don Poldersmans and Francesca Gino to faked Alzheimer’s data, the scientific field needs a better handle on allegations and consequences of fraudulent research.
www.vox.com
August 26, 2024 at 3:55 PM
This is worrying when on the one side policy makers advocate guideline compliant practices but on the other side they are grounded on fake data. Recommendations should probably only included if results can be reproduced or replicated in other settings.
🚀 We are looking for a Research Associate 🚀
Assets: 🔹 Young, dynamic team. 🔹 Perform impactful projects in Switzerland and beyond. 🔹 Options to start a PhD or pursue Post-Doc development. 🔹 BFH is family-friendly and dynamic.
Meet us at the EUHEA Workshop in Lucerne. 🌍
jobs.bfh.ch/offene-stell...
Assets: 🔹 Young, dynamic team. 🔹 Perform impactful projects in Switzerland and beyond. 🔹 Options to start a PhD or pursue Post-Doc development. 🔹 BFH is family-friendly and dynamic.
Meet us at the EUHEA Workshop in Lucerne. 🌍
jobs.bfh.ch/offene-stell...
BFH: Research Associate Health Economics and Health Policy
'I love the applied sciences and the highly practical relevance of my work,' says Dominik Füglistaller. He takes the word “practical approach“ literally. 'Together with cool colleagues we experiment w...
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June 21, 2024 at 9:49 AM
🚀 We are looking for a Research Associate 🚀
Assets: 🔹 Young, dynamic team. 🔹 Perform impactful projects in Switzerland and beyond. 🔹 Options to start a PhD or pursue Post-Doc development. 🔹 BFH is family-friendly and dynamic.
Meet us at the EUHEA Workshop in Lucerne. 🌍
jobs.bfh.ch/offene-stell...
Assets: 🔹 Young, dynamic team. 🔹 Perform impactful projects in Switzerland and beyond. 🔹 Options to start a PhD or pursue Post-Doc development. 🔹 BFH is family-friendly and dynamic.
Meet us at the EUHEA Workshop in Lucerne. 🌍
jobs.bfh.ch/offene-stell...
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Still looking for faculty and graduate students for the Innsbruck Replication Games on July 5th. Economists, political scientists and psychologists are welcome!
Register here: surveymonkey.ca/r/Innsbruck_...
Register here: surveymonkey.ca/r/Innsbruck_...
June 11, 2024 at 11:50 AM
Still looking for faculty and graduate students for the Innsbruck Replication Games on July 5th. Economists, political scientists and psychologists are welcome!
Register here: surveymonkey.ca/r/Innsbruck_...
Register here: surveymonkey.ca/r/Innsbruck_...
See what my team members accomplished about health insurance choice ⬇️
Happy to share our paper on improving health insurance choices with accesible, personalized info 📈📉 . Our study shows straightforward information can enhance decision-making, bridging gaps towards transparent health insurance #HealthEconomics #DecisionMaking #HealthInsurance
doi.org/10.1002/hec....
doi.org/10.1002/hec....
March 17, 2024 at 9:59 AM
See what my team members accomplished about health insurance choice ⬇️
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Health economists: deadline is tomorrow to submit to the Highland Health Economics Symposium (June 4-6, Oban, Scotland). Submit papers to HHES@terramedica.co.uk.
More details here:
drive.google.com/file/d/1w3Ou...
More details here:
drive.google.com/file/d/1w3Ou...
HHES2023_Invite_230107.pdf
drive.google.com
February 29, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Health economists: deadline is tomorrow to submit to the Highland Health Economics Symposium (June 4-6, Oban, Scotland). Submit papers to HHES@terramedica.co.uk.
More details here:
drive.google.com/file/d/1w3Ou...
More details here:
drive.google.com/file/d/1w3Ou...
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“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.” ~ Sun Tzu
Here's what you need to know about Russia & its war on Ukraine.
econ4ua.org/war-in-ukrai...
Here's what you need to know about Russia & its war on Ukraine.
econ4ua.org/war-in-ukrai...
War in Ukraine “cheat sheet” - Economists for Ukraine
This summary can be used as a quick reference and guide to Russia’s war on Ukraine. It is structured by topic and provides links to many articles created by
econ4ua.org
February 24, 2024 at 1:07 PM
“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.” ~ Sun Tzu
Here's what you need to know about Russia & its war on Ukraine.
econ4ua.org/war-in-ukrai...
Here's what you need to know about Russia & its war on Ukraine.
econ4ua.org/war-in-ukrai...
2 years of war in Ukraine takes its toll to society separating frontline people and their families like www.nzz.ch/podcast/ukra... shows. Let's stand united #Ukraine 🇺🇦
February 24, 2024 at 3:36 PM
2 years of war in Ukraine takes its toll to society separating frontline people and their families like www.nzz.ch/podcast/ukra... shows. Let's stand united #Ukraine 🇺🇦
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Hey Econ-Crew 🦶🦶🦶 as there clearly is a need for a "Workshop on Applied Economics in Digital Health", Ariel Stern, @hannesullrich.com and I are organizing one 6th/7th June in Potsdam (close to Berlin). Details and CfP here: www.digitalhealthecon.org We are excited to seeing you all there in summer 🏄
February 13, 2024 at 4:19 PM
Hey Econ-Crew 🦶🦶🦶 as there clearly is a need for a "Workshop on Applied Economics in Digital Health", Ariel Stern, @hannesullrich.com and I are organizing one 6th/7th June in Potsdam (close to Berlin). Details and CfP here: www.digitalhealthecon.org We are excited to seeing you all there in summer 🏄
Office with a view. And note the train tracks.
January 26, 2024 at 11:26 AM
Office with a view. And note the train tracks.
This should be the take in any regression output with non-significant results.
Was sie entdeckt hatten war kein Fehler, sondern der Nachhall des Urknalls. Das Licht, das vom frühen Universum übriggeblieben ist.
Wir sehen also: Auch wenn die Ergebnisse noch so dreckig aussehen - man weiß nie, welchen Nutzen sie später haben. Kopf hoch und dranbleiben!
Wir sehen also: Auch wenn die Ergebnisse noch so dreckig aussehen - man weiß nie, welchen Nutzen sie später haben. Kopf hoch und dranbleiben!
January 24, 2024 at 7:18 PM
This should be the take in any regression output with non-significant results.
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🔥 Exciting news about my book #CausalAnalysis! A free online version is now available, many thanks to MIT press for making this possible! Here's the link to the open access version: mitpress.ublish.com/ebook/causal...
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January 11, 2024 at 10:19 AM
🔥 Exciting news about my book #CausalAnalysis! A free online version is now available, many thanks to MIT press for making this possible! Here's the link to the open access version: mitpress.ublish.com/ebook/causal...
New year, new role! 🚀 Excited to lead Health Economics and Policy at Bern University of Applied Sciences, Health Dept. 🏥 Delving into health tech evaluation, evidence-based policy, and healthcare economics. Collaborating with a talented team for innovative solutions. 🌟
January 9, 2024 at 4:23 PM
New year, new role! 🚀 Excited to lead Health Economics and Policy at Bern University of Applied Sciences, Health Dept. 🏥 Delving into health tech evaluation, evidence-based policy, and healthcare economics. Collaborating with a talented team for innovative solutions. 🌟
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Mathematisch wird 2024 großartig: Es ist die Summe der Kuben aufeinanderfolgender natürlicher Zahlen: 2024=2³+3³+...+9³ Außerdem ist 2024 eine Tetraederzahl: 2024 Kugeln ergeben eine 3seitige Pyramide. Tolle Voraussetzungen - jetzt liegt's an uns! Ein gutes neues Jahr euch allen!
December 31, 2023 at 2:49 PM
Mathematisch wird 2024 großartig: Es ist die Summe der Kuben aufeinanderfolgender natürlicher Zahlen: 2024=2³+3³+...+9³ Außerdem ist 2024 eine Tetraederzahl: 2024 Kugeln ergeben eine 3seitige Pyramide. Tolle Voraussetzungen - jetzt liegt's an uns! Ein gutes neues Jahr euch allen!
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💡Glad to see this paper with Beyers Louw finally published: "On the Nuisance of Control Variables in Causal Regression Analysis" (preprint available on arXiv). doi.org/10.1177/1094...
December 30, 2023 at 10:07 AM
💡Glad to see this paper with Beyers Louw finally published: "On the Nuisance of Control Variables in Causal Regression Analysis" (preprint available on arXiv). doi.org/10.1177/1094...
Just the annual reminder to consider your drink choices wisely digestion-wise when going for a full size cheese fondue. Merry Christmas in any case. 🎄
December 25, 2023 at 9:16 PM
Just the annual reminder to consider your drink choices wisely digestion-wise when going for a full size cheese fondue. Merry Christmas in any case. 🎄
⚠️9 days left to shape up your abstracts if you work on the economics of medicine shortages. Global perspectives on causes and consequences are highly welcome. We have great speakers from policy and academia expected, including former minister of Health of Germany Hermann Gröhe.
Hi! Let me introduce myself with a
Call for Papers! Workshop on Medicine Shortages – from their impact on healthcare systems & patient outcomes to the dynamics of financial incentives & pharma innovation. Latest research, policy & more.
📅Feb 20-21, 2024 📍Berlin
Submit by Nov 30: t.ly/_eqIR
Call for Papers! Workshop on Medicine Shortages – from their impact on healthcare systems & patient outcomes to the dynamics of financial incentives & pharma innovation. Latest research, policy & more.
📅Feb 20-21, 2024 📍Berlin
Submit by Nov 30: t.ly/_eqIR
November 21, 2023 at 6:50 AM
⚠️9 days left to shape up your abstracts if you work on the economics of medicine shortages. Global perspectives on causes and consequences are highly welcome. We have great speakers from policy and academia expected, including former minister of Health of Germany Hermann Gröhe.
Hi! Let me introduce myself with a
Call for Papers! Workshop on Medicine Shortages – from their impact on healthcare systems & patient outcomes to the dynamics of financial incentives & pharma innovation. Latest research, policy & more.
📅Feb 20-21, 2024 📍Berlin
Submit by Nov 30: t.ly/_eqIR
Call for Papers! Workshop on Medicine Shortages – from their impact on healthcare systems & patient outcomes to the dynamics of financial incentives & pharma innovation. Latest research, policy & more.
📅Feb 20-21, 2024 📍Berlin
Submit by Nov 30: t.ly/_eqIR
October 18, 2023 at 10:23 AM
Hi! Let me introduce myself with a
Call for Papers! Workshop on Medicine Shortages – from their impact on healthcare systems & patient outcomes to the dynamics of financial incentives & pharma innovation. Latest research, policy & more.
📅Feb 20-21, 2024 📍Berlin
Submit by Nov 30: t.ly/_eqIR
Call for Papers! Workshop on Medicine Shortages – from their impact on healthcare systems & patient outcomes to the dynamics of financial incentives & pharma innovation. Latest research, policy & more.
📅Feb 20-21, 2024 📍Berlin
Submit by Nov 30: t.ly/_eqIR