Dr. Karen Facey is a Chartered Statistician and an Honorary Member of the Faculty of Public Health. She works internationally as an Evidence-Based Health Policy Consultant, specialising in health technology assessment (HTA).
Career and Recognition
In 2014, Dr. Facey was recognized as one of the top 100 practicing scientists in the UK. Her career began as a statistician in the pharmaceutical industry and medicines regulation before transitioning to HTA, a multidisciplinary policy analysis that examines the medical, social, ethical, and economic impacts of health interventions. She has extensive experience as a statistician in medicines development and regulation, having served on the UK regulatory committee for the safety of medical devices for over eight years.
Leadership and Contributions
In 2000, Dr. Facey established the Health Technology Board for Scotland, the first national HTA body in Scotland. For over a decade, she led the development of the resource allocation formula for health boards in Scotland. She also chaired the government committee that established the new funding formula for the NHS (NRAC).
Publications and Patient Involvement
Dr. Facey was the lead editor of the book on patient involvement in HTA, published in 2017, and has played a significant role in developing patient involvement processes in health technology assessment.
She has contirbuted to over 60 publications & has recieved over 2,800 citations
Research and Specialisation
Her specialisation in HTA includes the medical, social, ethical, and economic impacts of health interventions. She has contributed to shaping policies and processes that enhance patient involvement and improve healthcare outcomes.
Collaborative Initiatives and Services
Dr. Facey collaborates with various national and international organizations to advance the field of HTA. Her work continues to influence health policy and practice globally.
- Works as: Evidence-Based Health Policy Consultant
- Member of Organisations: Faculty of Public Health
- Occupation: Chartered Statistician, Evidence-Based Health Policy Consultant
- Qualifications:
- PhD from The University of Edinburgh | UoE · Usher Institute
- Chartered Statistician, Honorary Member of the Faculty of Public Health
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