Every year since 2001, the EHEW brings together international researchers in the field of Health Economics. It provides a forum that encourages the development, critical appraisal and dissemination of economic research related to the health domain.

The workshop focuses primarily on the discussion of microeconomic models applied to health economics, with a strong emphasis on applications of industrial organization, contract theory, insurance economics, and public economics. Empirical and experimental papers making substantial use of a theoretical model are also considered.

The workshop runs over two full days and comprises about fifteen papers. There are no parallel sessions. One hour is devoted to each paper, with presentations by the author and a nominated discussant. The number of participants is limited to around 30 people. Participants are expected to attend the entire meeting and take an active part either as author or discussant.