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.
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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 […]

Eivind Jørgensen as new associate partner in Oslo Economics
Eivind Jørgensen, one of Norway’s most experienced health economists, will take on the role of Associate Partner at Oslo Economics.

Court of Appeals: Excluding commercial providers from public procurement of nursing homes was unlawful
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.

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.

Oslo Economics assigned with exploring the future of coastal shipping in Norway
Oslo Economics has been commissioned by the Ministry of Transport to explore various aspects of the coastal route operation between Bergen and Kirkenes. In this context, we will examine transportation needs for passengers and freight, environmental impacts, and the potential for tightening environmental requirements.

Oslo Economics celebrates its 15 year anniversary!
With pride, we reach this milestone with the strongest professional community of all time and exciting challenges from our clients. […]

Expert testimony in multimillion Euro “earn-out” damages case
Oslo Economics has recently acted as economic expert in a dispute about earn-out payments connected to an alleged breach of a best-effort clause in a shares purchase agreement.

Micro data for macroconomic questions – today Jon Ellingsen defends his doctoral dissertation
Today our colleague Jon Ellingsen defends his dissertation titled “Essays in prediction, expectation formation, and labor economics”, at BI Norwegian […]

Health, well-being, and social exclusion in the Norwegian education system and labor market – Halvard Sandvik Jansen defended his Ph.D.
Our colleague Halvard Sandvik Jansen defended his doctoral dissertation “Empirical Essays on Health, Educational Attainment, and Labor Market Exclusion” for […]

Oslo Economics has moved
We have moved into new offices in Vika, just a stone’s throw away from our previous home