Economic Evaluation in Genomic and Precision Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide

By Christina Mitropoulou, Sarah Wordsworth, James Buchanan, George P. Patrinos

Published by: Academic Press; 1st edition (May 8, 2023)

Language: English

Pages: 170

ISBN-10: 0128133821

ISBN-13: 978-0128133828

Summary: Economic Evaluation in Genomic and Precision Medicine provides an in-depth examination of essential concepts, protocols and applications of economic evaluation in genomic and precision medicine. Contributions from leading international medical geneticists and health economists compile new ways to effectively assess the costs and outcomes of different genomic care pathways, implement cost-effective medical interventions, and enhance the value of genomic and precision healthcare.

Foundational Chapters and Discipline-Specific Case Studies: Cover topics ranging from the economic analysis of genomic trial design, to health technology assessment of next-generation sequencing, ethical aspects, economic policy in genomic medicine, and pricing and reimbursement in clinical genomics.

Key Features:

• Essential concepts, protocols, and applications of economic evaluation in genomic and precision medicine
• Contributions from leading international medical geneticists and health economists
• Case studies on genomic trial design, next-generation sequencing, ethical aspects, economic policy, and pricing and reimbursement
• 170 pages of comprehensive information

Why This Book Matters: Economic Evaluation in Genomic and Precision Medicine is a vital resource for medical geneticists, health economists, and policymakers seeking to understand the economic implications of genomic and precision medicine. It provides a roadmap for assessing the cost-effectiveness of different genomic care pathways and implementing evidence-based policies that enhance the value of genomic and precision healthcare.

Target Audience: Medical geneticists, health economists, policymakers, researchers, and students in the field of genomic and precision medicine.