York Health Economics Consortium is a health economics consulting company wholly owned by the University of York. It provides a range of services to the NHS and pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, including

• modelling
• service reviews
• reviews of value for money
• assessments of efficiency and productivity
• needs assessments
• economic evaluations
• searches for information
• evidence synthesis
• applied research and training

YHEC also carries out work for a range of clients outside the health sector, including Local Authorities and the voluntary sector.

YHEC is one of a group of Health Economics departments at the University of York, which is the largest and most active group in the United Kingdom. It is the main consultancy provider of Health Economics expertise at York, combining rigorous research standards with efficient project delivery. As well as its own multidisciplinary staff, YHEC often draws on the specific expertise of staff in related academic departments. YHEC is also a founding member of the international Minerva health economics network.

YHEC’s research staff are graduates in health economics, economics, operational research, statistics or related disciplines. YHEC holds the Investors in People standard and the Senior Team actively encourage training and development. YHEC is located in purpose built office accommodation in a central location on the University of York campus.