Dr Alex Carter

Dr Alex Carter is an Associate Professor (Education)at the Department. In his research, he has developed methods for evaluating the clinical and economic impact of information systems in the NHS. This theme is part of wider research he conducts on the economics of information and technology innovation. He is the course director (interim) for the executive MSc in Health Economics, Policy & Management and has extensive experience teaching health systems, financing healthcare, and economic evaluation.

Alex has consulted for the World Health Organization (economics of health security, 2016-2018) and advises governments and health ministries on various topics. He also advises biotechnology manufacturers and commercial funders on health technology appraisal.

Teaching

Programme Co-Director, Executive MSc in Health Economics, Outcomes and Management in Clinical Sciences
HP400 Financing Health Care
HP4C3E/HP4G3E Economic Evaluation in Health Care

Affiliations

Visiting Fellow, Institute of Global Health Innovation, Imperial College London

Expertise

Cost-effectiveness analysis, process modelling, discrete-event simulation, resource allocation, quality improvement, patient safety, health system strengthening, health security