Findings from our evaluation show that there has been a positive development in the general practitioner (GP) services in recent years. The measures implemented in the GP services have been important in improving the situation, but they have also resulted in significant costs.
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Can teacher training contribute to better learning and social development among children in Malawi?
Anders has started the first data collection, together with our colleagues at TLT

Research Seminar on General Practice Services
On Tuesday, June 10, Oslo Economics and the University of Oslo hosted a seminar on health services research and the development of general practice services. The seminar brought together researchers and professionals for a discussion on the current state of the service – and its future direction.

Bjerkreim municipality and Veidekke reach settlement
Oslo Economics has assisted Bjerkreim municipality with economic analyses in connection with a compensation claim. The parties have reached a settlement of NOK 14 million, which is close to our assessment and significantly lower than the original claim of NOK 40 million.

Schlumberger’s acquisition of ChampionX approved with conditions
The Norwegian Competition Authority has approved Schlumberger’s acquisition of ChampionX with conditions. Oslo Economics has assisted with analyses related to potential horizontal effects on competition resulting from the acquisition.

New Museum for Art and Design in Trondheim?
Oslo Economics, in collaboration with Bygganalyse, Snøhetta and SYSTRA, has completed the first stage of quality assurance (QA1) for a concept study on a new museum for art and design in Trondheim. The study looks at future solutions for Trondheim Art Museum and the National Museum of Decorative Arts and Design. Their current buildings are outdated, and the National Museum of Decorative Arts and Design is partly closed.

There are several measures that can reduce waiting times at Norwegian hospitals
Waiting times at Norwegian hospitals must come down. This was the clear message from Minister of Health Jan Christian Vestre […]

Does labour immigration replace or complement domestic workers?
Oslo Economics has investigated how the increased labor immigration to Norway after the EEA expansion in 2004 affected employment among the domestic population. Based on register data analyses, we find that there is no overall displacement effect. However, the immigration did affect the occupational structure and educational choices among young people.

Evaluation of digital triage solution in general practice
The Norwegian Directorate of Health and Norsk Helsenett, in collaboration with general practitioners, have developed a digital triage solution on Helsenorge.no. Oslo Economics has conducted a follow-up evaluation of the solution. The solution requires patients booking appointments online to complete a form describing their health concerns and symptoms prior to the consultation.

New report on rail freight in Norway
Each day, more than 50 freight trains carry containers between Norwegian cities in the east, south, west, and north. Freight […]

Analysis of health economic consequences of a lung cancer screening
Oslo Economics will assist the Norwegian Directorate of Health in conducting an analysis of the health economic consequences of the screening program. This analysis will be included in the Directorate’s final report and recommendation to the Ministry of Health and Care Services.

Geopolitical and Technological Trends Affecting Critical Digital Infrastructure
The value transmitted through digital infrastructure is expected to increase in the coming years, which contributes to a higher risk […]