Data and research that provides insight into the economics of health policies and practices is vital to help governments and policymakers make decisions about spending while balancing tradeoffs. CHÉOS investigators are leaders in this field. Their work has been instrumental in informing budgets, health care policies, and guidelines at all levels of government.
Dr. Linda Li leads a series of studies that integrate Fitbit technology with physiotherapist counselling to improve exercise habits in people living with arthritis
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New research co-authored by CHÉOS Scientist Dr. Mark Harrison reveals that brand-name drug discount cards may be leading to higher health care spending in Canada.
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A $2.5 million project called ‘PRECISION’ is underway. It will study more than a million Canadians with inflammatory diseases of the skin, joint or bowel
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The GenCOUNSEL project aims to figure out the best ways to provide equitable access to genetic counselling for genome-wide sequencing in Canada.
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A recent study led by CHÉOS investigators has highlighted the impact of different chronic health conditions on missed workdays and employee productivity in Canada.
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February 29 is Rare Disease Day. CHÉOS Scientist Dr. Larry Lynd and his colleagues are collaborating with the UBC Graduate School of Journalism on a new project.
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