Smarter Choices for Better Health

The Erasmus Initiative Smarter Choices for Better Health (SCBH) brings together researchers, policymakers and societal partners to improve prevention and healthcare systems. By combining interdisciplinary research with real-world collaboration, we support smarter decisions that contribute to healthier and more equitable societies.

Our focus

The initiative addresses two key challenges facing health systems today: strengthening prevention and ensuring accessible, sustainable healthcare.

Effective and inclusive prevention

Health outcomes are influenced not only by individual behaviour, but also by social, economic and environmental conditions. Our initiative investigates how policies in various areas, such as urban planning, labour markets and food systems, affect public health. The aim is to develop prevention strategies that are effective, equitable and applicable in policy and practice.

Patient-centred and sustainable healthcare

Healthcare systems face increasing pressure from rising costs, workforce shortages and growing demand for care. We develop frameworks that support transparent and value-driven decisions about healthcare services, including which treatments should be provided, reimbursed or reconsidered. Central to this approach is aligning healthcare decisions with what matters to patients and society.

Work with us

Smarter Choices for Better Health welcomes collaboration with researchers, policymakers and societal partners who want to contribute to better prevention and healthcare systems.