Health Economist
50AI EXPOSURE TODAY50
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST88%
NOT A FORECAST88%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYC
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £36,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Health Economist
Health economists work out whether new medicines and treatments are worth the money they cost. They help hospitals, doctors, and the government make smart choices about how to spend health budgets so more people get the care they need.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This work is being absorbed by AI
AI exposure is high for this work and nothing structurally requires a human: no licence, no physical task, no relationship at the core. Enter as the person directing the tools, not competing with them.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
NHS EnglandAs the largest employer in the UK, NHS England offers diverse opportunities for Health Economists to influence national health policies.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)NICE is pivotal in setting health standards and guidelines, making it an ideal employer for Health Economists focused on improving healthcare quality.
Public Health EnglandPublic Health England provides a platform for Health Economists to work on public health initiatives and research that impact communities across the UK.
The Health FoundationAn independent charity, The Health Foundation focuses on improving health and care in the UK, offering roles that allow Health Economists to contribute to impactful research.
University College London (UCL)UCL is a leading research institution that offers opportunities for Health Economists to engage in cutting-edge research and teaching.