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.
Health and life science

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.

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 […]

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.

Mentor program for newly recruited healthcare professionals
Commissioned by The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities (KS), Oslo Economics in collaboration with Professor Grethe Eilertsen at the University of South-Eastern Norway conducted an evaluation of the mentor program for newly recruited healthcare professionals.

Time-wasters at hospitals
Reducing waiting times at Norwegian hospitals is one of the Minister of Health’s highest priorities, as emphasized by Jan Christian Vestre in the Health Speech 2025. Now, Oslo Economics will assist the Ministry of Health and Care Services in eliminating time-wasters in Norwegian hospitals.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Analysis of the marginal costs of activity growth in the Norwegian specialist health service
Oslo Economics, in collaboration with Sverre Kittelsen (Frisch Centre), Kjartan Sarheim Anthun (SINTEF) and Jon Magnussen (NTNU), has calculated the marginal costs associated with increasing the activity levels in the Norwegian specialist health service. The study is part of the foundation for the Norwegian government’s recently announced healthcare plan and has been conducted on the behalf of the Ministry of Health and Care Services.

The proposal from the Abortion Committee will provide an increased degree of reproductive freedom for women.
On behalf of the Abortion Committee, Oslo Economics has assessed the economic consequences of the committee’s proposed changes to the abortion law, as well as other measures related to improved information, increased competence in healthcare services, and more knowledge about abortion in Norway.