Ole F. Norheim
1*1 Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
Abstract
How can evidence from economic evaluations of the type the Disease Control Priorities project have synthesized
be translated to better priority setting? This evidence provides insights into how investing in health, particularly
though priority interventions and expanded access to health insurance and prepaid care, can not only save lives
but also help alleviate poverty and provide financial risk protection. The article discusses some of the relevant
factors needed to develop a Theory of Change for translating economic evidence to better priority setting
within countries, and proposes some key strategic choices that are necessary to achieve the desired outputs and
outcomes