{"id":34245,"date":"2026-02-27T15:32:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T23:32:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sop.washington.edu\/?page_id=34245"},"modified":"2026-07-06T09:03:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T16:03:28","slug":"certificate-in-health-economics-health-technology-assessment-and-market-access","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staff.washington.edu\/twentzel\/wordpress\/choice\/graduate-education-training-programs\/certificate-in-health-economics-health-technology-assessment-and-market-access\/","title":{"rendered":"Certificate in Health Economics, Health Technology Assessment, and Market Access"},"content":{"rendered":"

On this page: Program Overview<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Testimonials<\/a> | Who Should Enroll<\/a> | What You’ll Learn<\/a> |\u00a0Courses<\/a> | Program Costs<\/a> | Requirements & How to Apply<\/a> | FAQs<\/a><\/p>\n

Assess the Value of Healthcare Innovations<\/h2>\n

In this era of rapid medical innovation and high costs, the ability to evaluate emerging health technologies with rigor, clarity, and real-world insight has never been more essential.<\/p>\n

The CHOICE Institute’s Certificate in Health Economics, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), and Market Access<\/strong> is designed for professionals engaged in the development, commercialization, appraisal, or evaluation of healthcare technologies\u2014<\/span><\/span>and who are ready to deepen their expertise.<\/p>\n

You’ll master the economic principles<\/strong> that guide healthcare decision-making, the analytic methods<\/strong> that underpin robust economic evaluation, and the diverse approaches<\/strong> used by HTA bodies and payer organizations around the world.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Program Overview<\/h2>\n

This three-quarter, online program is part-time and flexible, ideal for full-time professionals. \"\"<\/p>\n

Whether you work in industry, government, academia, clinical practice, or consulting, this certificate will strengthen your ability to navigate the complex interplay between clinical evidence, cost-effectiveness, value assessment, and market access and pricing strategies.<\/p>\n

You’ll gain both the conceptual grounding and practical tools to support high-quality decision-making and to contribute meaningfully to the evolving landscape of value-based healthcare.<\/p>\n

Previously the Certificate in Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR)<\/strong>, this newly rebranded Certificate in Health Economics, Health Technology Assessment, and Market Access<\/strong> builds on the strengths of our legacy HEOR program. The core curriculum continues; the new name reflects the program’s scope and practical, job-relevant training tailored for working professionals in the current healthcare landscape.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Recommended By Students<\/h2>\n
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The Certificate Program at the University of Washington was a fantastic learning experience. This program, along with the professional connections I’ve made throughout, helps me stay competitive in the rapidly changing and ever-complex US Healthcare System. I recommend it to any health leader seeking to push the bounds of affordability, access, and impact.<\/blockquote>

Sarah Potter, M.P.A.<\/span>Certificate Alum '25<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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I love the self-paced aspect of the courses, but also appreciate the scheduled check-ins with the professors. I was told that one of the main reasons I secured an HEOR role in the pharmaceutical industry was because I took the initiative to take this HEOR certification and was taught by thought leaders in the HEOR space. <\/blockquote>

Erin Johnson, PharmD<\/span>HEOR Value Evidence and Outcomes Liaison, Certificate Alum '25 <\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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The HEOR certificate program deepened my understanding in health economics providing a strong foundation for strategic decision-making in my role. I gained practical skills in pharma economics and economic modeling that I apply directly to my ongoing projects.<\/blockquote>

Nuria Moreno, PhD<\/span>Certificate Alum '25<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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