In a case between Oslo municipality and two commercial providers of nursing homes (Norlandia and Stendi), Borgarting Court of Appeals has decided that Oslo municipality’s exclusion of commercial providers from a public procurement of nursing home services was unlawful.
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Study reveals potential for improving adherence to lipid lowering treatment
Our recently published study on adherence to lipid-lowering drugs was featured in a newspaper article in Dagens Medisin. Our study tracks all patients in Norway who initiated treatment with proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 monoclonal antibodies (PCSK9 mAbs) from 2015 to 2023.
Alternative clinical endpoints: The path to better treatment?
On November 27, Oslo Economics and Bristol Myers Squibb are hosting a breakfast meeting on the healthcare system’s structure and its ability to prioritize in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Join us to hear presentations from a range of engaging speakers and participate in the discussion.
Collaboration on green development projects – possible effects and gains: Oslo Economics receives research funding from the Norwegian Competition Authority
Oslo Economics has received research funding from the Norwegian Competition Authority for the implementation of the project “Cooperation on green development projects – possible effects and gains”.
Supreme Court to decide whether a municipal capital injection to a commercial gym is unlawful State aid
Last week, a case of importance for state aid law and competition economics was heard in the Supreme Court in Norway.
Stroke management in atrial fibrillation patients with rheumatoid arthritis
In collaboration with REMEDY-Centre for Treatment of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases at Diakonhjemmet hospital, we have published an article investigating stroke management in atrial fibrillation patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The investigation relies on Norwegian registry data from hospitals and pharmacies.
Number of assignments for interpreting services increased significantly in 2023
Oslo Economics’ estimates that the number of assignments for interpreting services carried out in spoken languages increased with approximately 40 percent from 2022 to 2023. The equivalent increase in assignments for deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind was around 4 percent
Who’s Who Legal 2024
Oslo Economics remains the economics consultancy with most competition experts recognized by Who’s Who Legal in the Nordics.
International experiences with primary health care teams
This week, Oslo Economics participated in a research workshop on international experiences with primary health care teams, together with researchers from Norway, France, Germany, and Canada.
Framework agreement on merger remedy assessments
Oslo Economics, jointly with Schjødt, was recently awarded a framework agreement with the DG Competition of the European Commission on remedy assessments and interim measures.
Evaluation of the use of financial intelligence by the Norwegian police in anti-money laundering efforts
On behalf of the Police Directorate, Oslo Economics and KPMG conducted an evaluation of the Norwegian police’s use of financial intelligence.
Evaluation of measures in primary healthcare services
On behalf of the Norwegian Directorate of Health, Oslo Economics and the University of Oslo, in collaboration with several subject matter experts, are conducting a follow-up evaluation of measures in primary healthcare services. This year’s evaluation shows that the situation for general practitioners appears to have improved, while there are still significant challenges related to the population’s access to general medical services.
