After a brief overview on why country-specific adaptations are valuable or necessary at various stages of each health technology’s life cycle, a summary of key country-specific factors influencing economic evaluations and typical value drivers will be presented. Participants will be introduced to a checklist that delineates steps for customizing model design for the local environment. Using case studies and real-world examples, participants will explore methods for identifying and selecting data and adjusting parameters to reflect local healthcare settings, the treatment landscape, and patient characteristics. The course concludes with a hands-on adaptation exercise applying the concepts learned to adapt a hypothetical economic model to a specific country.
