Applications for the Pedro Pita Barros Award are open.  The award aims to promote research in health economics by young researchers.  It awards the best scientific paper in health economics, published in a peer-review journal. Please send your application here with subject ‘Pedro Pita Barros Award’ by September 30, 2018.  Please refer to this document for information on eligibility and other important details, and to this site for general information.     

The 27th European Association of Hospital Managers Congress will take place on the 26-28 September 2018 in Cascais, Portugal.  The theme of the congress, 'Redefining the Role of Hospitals - Innovating in Population Health', will explore the possibility of integrating innovation and technology to positively change how services are delivered and define the role of hospitals in the future.  For more information on the congress please visit this website.

The Commonwealth Fund, in collaboration with B. Braun Stiftung, invites the nomination of candidates for the 2019-2020 Harkness/B. Braun Stiftung Fellowship in Health Care Policy and Practice.  The candidate's name, job title, organisation and email should be sent to Robin Osborn.  The deadline for the receipt of applicants is November 12, 2018.  For more information on eligibility, the project or application process, please email Robin Osborn or refer to the website.