Work package 4

Form a consensus on methodology for measuring cost-effectiveness of interventions for chronic diseases.

Main objective: to form a consensus on methodology for measuring cost-effectiveness of interventions for chronic diseases.

Deliverables:

1. Review of cost-effectiveness methods and evidence for the prevention, screening and treatment of four chronic diseases (coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic kidney disease)

2. With experts from the OECD, WHO-Europe, European commission, and expert members of the ECDA form a consensus on the best methodology for measuring cost-effectiveness of chronic disease interventions

WP leader: European Heart Network