About us

The 31st Annual Conference of the Italian Health Economics Association (AIES) focuses on 'Addressing the Challenges of Unmet Health Needs: Strategies, Models and Tools for the Future of Healthcare Systems.' It aims to foster dialogue among experts from academia, healthcare practice, and policymaking to develop innovative, evidence-based solutions in health economics and management.

Important Dates

Wed, Jul 15, 2026
Abstract registration and submission deadline
Tue, Sep 15, 2026
Notifications of acceptance
Wed, Sep 30, 2026
Full paper submission deadline for AIES Young Researchers Award
Mon, Nov 30, 2026
Submission deadline

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

Measurement and determinants of unmet health needs
Social determinants of health and socio-economic and territorial inequalities
Healthcare costs, waiting times, and service organization
Private healthcare expenditure and utilization
Prevention and access to specialized care
Population ageing and healthcare demand
Healthcare governance and territorial equity in service provision
Ex ante and ex post evaluations of PNRR interventions
Strengthening primary and community care and management of vulnerable patients
Human resources in healthcare: skills, shortages, and distribution
Health outcomes, equity, and sustainability of the SSN
Comparative evidence and international policy lessons
Policy tools to reduce unmet health needs
Technological and organizational innovations
Public-private partnerships and social innovation
Social, environmental, and economic sustainability
Performance analysis of regional health systems and healthcare organizations

Call for Papers Description

This call for papers invites theoretical and empirical contributions addressing unmet health needs from an economic and managerial perspective, positioning them as a key lens for understanding health inequalities and as an evidence base for guiding public policies and organizational decision-making.

Committee

Scientific Committee

Raffaele Lagravinese

Università di Bari

Irene Mammi

Università Ca’ Foscari, Venezia

Fabrizia Sarto

Università degli Studi di Napoli “Federico II”

Alberto Ricci

SDA Bocconi – School of Management

Organizing Committee

Anna Prenestini

Chair

Giovanni Barbato

DEMM

Valerio Brescia

DEMM

Laura Iacovone

DEMM

Angela Rella

DEMM

Francesca Ferrè

SCIBIS

Federico Lega

SCIBIS

Marta Marsilio

DIBIC

Martina Pisarra

DIBIC

Alessia Poli

DIBIC

Tickets

Conference Fee Structure
Registration Fees
AIES members in good standing (2026)€180
Other AIES members€230
Non-members€280

Speakers

Eleonora Fichera

Department of Economics, University of Bath

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