Industry research

Healthcare & pharmaceuticals

Connect service demand, affordability and health economics.

Market and investment context

Connect service demand, affordability and health economics. Research can examine health services, access, pharmaceuticals, public-health programmes. The study boundary should reflect the proposed business model, geography and decision timeframe.

Questions that shape the assignment

  • Where are access and affordability constraints?
  • What demand can support a service or investment?
  • How can performance and value for resources be assessed?

Methods and typical assignments

  • Facility and household research
  • stakeholder interviews
  • demand analysis
  • cost-effectiveness and programme evaluation

Outputs for decision-makers

Depending on the scope, outputs may include a sector opportunity assessment, customer or stakeholder evidence, financial and economic scenarios, a risk register and an executive decision presentation. Source periods, assumptions and limitations accompany the analysis.

Relevant experience and specialist support

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Research applications are outlined for scoping. Relevant specialists, country capacity and assignment experience are confirmed in the proposal.

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