Health Economics & Management Knowledge Center

New knowledge for the benefit of society

Nova SBE Health Economics & Management Knowledge Center is Nova SBE’s research unit and knowledge center for Health Economics, Health Management, Health Policy, and Public Health. We produce research to create and share rigorous knowledge, empowering well-informed and well-reasoned decisions in health issues, for society’s benefit.

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News

PAPER | Determinants of catastrophic healthcare spending in Portugal (2005–2022)
News | 04 August 2026 PAPER | Determinants of catastrophic healthcare spending in Portugal (2005–2022)

This study examines the evolution and impoverishing effects of catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) in Portugal between 2005 and 2022, using four waves of the Portuguese Household Budget Survey....

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VOICES | From the EuHEA Conference 2026 by Francisco Vital Marques
News | 28 July 2026 VOICES | From the EuHEA Conference 2026 by Francisco Vital Marques

Following the conference, Francisco shared a personal reflection on the experience, highlighting the value of international scientific exchange, the opportunity to engage with different health...

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Nova SBE Health Economics & Management Knowledge Center at EuHEA Conference 2026
News | 27 July 2026 Nova SBE Health Economics & Management Knowledge Center at EuHEA Conference 2026

The Nova SBE Health Economics & Management Knowledge Center was represented at the EuHEA Conference 2026, held in Rotterdam under the theme “Bridging health economics excellence in...

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Events

3rd Edition of the Nutrition Shark Tank
25 Jun '26
Events | Thursday 3rd Edition of the Nutrition Shark Tank
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Nova SBE Health Economics & Management Seminar Series – May 2026
05 May '26
Seminars | Tuesday Nova SBE Health Economics & Management Seminar Series – May 2026

In this month’s edition of the NOVA SBE Health Economics & Management Seminar Series, we will have Nicolas Sirven, Professor of Economics at the École des hautes études en saúde publique...

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Events

Mini Hackathon: Data for Health Research
16 Apr '26
Events | Thursday Mini Hackathon: Data for Health Research

A Mini Hackathon on Data for Health Research will take place on April 16, from 14:30 to 18:00, at Auditorium B010.

The session will be led by Gustavo Simões Cordeiro,...

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Why join us at NHEM?

PhDs
10+
PhDs
Researchers
40+
Researchers
Publications in the past year
50+
Publications in the past year
Presentations in conferences in the past year
80+
Presentations in conferences in the past year

 

  • We are the Portuguese correspondent of the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies
  • The Nova SBE Health Economics & Management Knowledge Center works as an advisor for major players of the healthcare industry
  • Our Knowledge Center is supported by allowances sponsored by public and private organizations from all over the world
Who benefits from our research?
Scientific insights for multiple stakeholders

Who benefits from our research?

International organizations, European and national government agencies, local governments, hospitals, the pharmaceutical industry, associations of doctors, associations of nurses, associations of pharmacists, individual doctors, individual nurses, the specialized press, and the population in general.

Creating and sharing knowledge with the world
Our research

Creating and sharing knowledge with the world

We've been busy. Take a closer look at our broad and extensive publications: articles and books, working papers, theses, dissertations, and other publications.

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Who is behind our Knowledge Center
People

Who is behind our Knowledge Center

The right team makes all the difference. We have highly qualified and enthusiastic people working at the Nova SBE Health Economics & Management Knowledge Center.

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