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Prof. dr. M.J. Postma
Professor in Pharmacoeconomics at the University of Groningen, specialized in cost-effectiveness of vaccinations and methodological issues surrounding this (dynamic modeling and discounting).
Who we are
Asc Academics is a global market access and health economics consultancy that combines business insights, academic rigor and creativity to uncover the economic and societal value of healthcare innovations.
We partner with our clients to execute excellent projects, from exploratory analyses to full product launches and beyond. Our team of experts can help you tackle strategic challenges, or build economic models, for value stories or reimbursements.
We combine methodological rigor with fresh insights and concise reporting to ensure actionable insights and tangible impact. With 1000+ projects and 70+ publications, the track record of our current team speaks for itself.
Got specific questions? Just Asc!
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Our vision on the future of healthcare
Healthcare is at a turning point. As populations age, chronic conditions rise, and budgets stretch thin, the world is asking hard questions about value, access, and equity. But within this challenge lies opportunity: the chance to shape a future where every patient benefits from innovation — not just the fortunate few.
We believe that better decisions, grounded in real evidence, are the bridge between science and society. Health economics and market access aren’t just technical disciplines; they are the tools that turn research into reality and potential into patient impact.
That’s why our mission is as simple as it is true:
We enable the life science community to create a better future, with more equitable and accessible healthcare for everybody.
We can’t wait to contribute to a better future – one project at a time.
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Our people
Our people are at the heart of what we do, and embody our culture. When you collaborate with us, you collaborate directly with the people doing the work – no layers, full transparency. We are responsive, thoughtful, and easy to work with. We come with fresh angles, ask the right questions, and speak up when something can be improved. You will get clear communication, smart thinking, and a team that genuinely cares.
Many team members are thought leaders in EU HTA, JCA, PICO scoping and advanced modelling techniques.
Driven by our entrepreneurial DNA, we have always been involved many out-of-the-box challenges like CGTs, early cancer detection, whole disease models, AI tools, and workshops. We can't wait to tackle new ones.
Without further ado .. meet the team!
External advisory team
Our external advisory team brings fresh perspectives and expert insights, guiding us to tackle complex healthcare challenges. Their collaboration ensures our work is rigorous, impactful, and aligned with industry needs, helping us shape a healthier future.
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MILLER ECONOMICS LTD
Miller Economics LTD Est. 2015 by Dr. Paul S.J. Miller is based on more than 20 years of professional experience in the Pharma Industry, the UK NHS, NICE, and academia. They provide experienced strategic consulting services on 'Payer Matters' to help clients navigate an increasingly complex environment of pricing, reimbursement, and market access.
Partnerships
We are often asked to collaborate with various healthcare industry leading organisations. These long-term collaborations bring us new insights, connections and inspiration to keep contributing to a healthier world.
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The Institute for Diagnostic Accuracy
The leading organization providing solutions for the implementation of early detection of lung cancer.
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Lysiac
A Dutch market access consultancy specialized in the interaction between policy and practice, connecting stakeholders and individuals.
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MH Pronk Health Care Consultancy
A Dutch market access consultancy specialised in out-patient and in-hospital market access projects.
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OAK access
A Dutch market access consultancy providing strategic advice for the reimbursement of pharmaceutical innovations.
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University Medical Center Groningen
The University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) is a leading academic hospital and research institute in the northern part of the Netherlands, dedicated to high-quality patient care, medical education, and groundbreaking scientific research.
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University of Groningen
The University of Groningen is a research university with a global outlook and currently in or around the top 100 on several influential ranking lists.