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The Health Economics Research Centre (HERC)
HERC was established by the University of Oxford in 1996. Our aim is to contribute to health and healthcare in the UK and internationally, by conducting research on economic aspects of health and disease, the costs and benefits of prevention and treatment, and the design and evaluation of health systems.
Watch videos of our staff, students and alumni on the HERC@25 page.
Latest publications
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Impact of state cigarette and e-cigarette flavors bans on smoking, vaping and dual use in the United States
Buckell J. et al, (2025), Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 274, 112786 - 112786
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Systematic review of health economic models for assessment and diagnosis of dementia
Kwon J. et al, (2025), Alzheimer's & Dementia: Behavior & Socioeconomics of Aging, 1
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Activity outcomes after hip arthroplasty: an information tool based on patients' experience captured in a hospital registry.
Cole S. et al, (2025), BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 26
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Trends and variation in the incidence of hip fracture in England before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic (2014-2024): a population-based observational study
Webster J. et al, (2025), The Lancet Regional Health. Europe
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Temporal trends in hospital-recorded pulmonary embolism in England before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic (2008–2024): a population-based observational study
Zhong X. et al, (2025), The Lancet Regional Health. Europe
HERC & Oxford NIHR BRC - RESEARCH TRAINING Bursary Scheme
Since 2015, HERC has collaborated with the Research Education and Training Group at the Oxford NIHR Biomedical Research Council (Oxford NIHR BRC) and has supported over 50 funded places to attend our health economics short courses.
For more information on how to apply for these bursaries, please visit the Oxford NIHR BRC website.
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2025 HERC Short Courses in Health Economics
HERC offers a varied programme of short courses designed for health economists, health care professionals, academic researchers, students and clinical investigators at different stages in their careers.
Founded in 1996
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Forthcoming HERC Events
Does disability funding impact employment prospects? A study of Australian disability funding recipients and their carers
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 2pm to 3pm
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HERC Presentations
Recent presentations made by HERC researchers and students at conferences, professional meetings and workshops.