The speed at which new healthcare technologies are emerging is unprecedented. Some bring significant health improvements for previously intractable conditions, while others offer modest clinical benefits. These innovations put pressure on budgets everywhere, and although this is politically difficult to accept, it is a fact that no country, no matter how wealthy, can fund all … [Read more...] about The Hidden Trade-off of High-Cost Drugs
Catalina Gutiérrez
Senior economist with more than 15 years of experience providing technical assistance, analytical tools and advice to Latin American and Caribbean governments, NGOs and international development agencies to address pressing health systems challenges. Catalina holds a PhD. in Economics from New York University and a Masters in Economics from Universidad de Los Andes, and has led several teams. Her experience covers a variety of areas, including health sector financing and the design of social insurance systems for universal health coverage.