The Health Economics and Health Insurance Research Cluster (CHIEF) is a research group under the Department of Health Administration and Policy, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia. Established in 2025 and active through 2030, CHIEF brings together leading academics and researchers dedicated to advancing the science of health economics and health financing in Indonesia.
We operate at the intersection of academic rigor and real-world policy impact — producing research that is not only published in peer-reviewed journals, but also translated into actionable recommendations for policymakers, insurers, and health system stakeholders.
CHIEF conducts systematic and quantitative research to understand and improve Indonesia’s health system — with a particular focus on health financing and insurance. Our work covers the full policy cycle: from designing and evaluating insurance schemes, to assessing health technology costs, to analyzing market structures and equity in access to care.
We use advanced econometric methods and data-driven approaches to generate evidence that is rigorous, relevant, and responsive to the needs of Indonesia’s evolving health landscape.
To become a leading center of excellence in health economics research — producing high-quality scientific knowledge and evidence-based policy recommendations that advance a fair, effective, efficient, and sustainable health financing system in Indonesia.
We believe that good health policy begins with good evidence. CHIEF is committed to:
applying econometrics, statistical modeling, and mixed-methods approaches to complex health system questions.
ensuring our findings address real challenges faced by government, insurers, and communities.
communicating research through policy briefs, public infographics, academic publications, and technical reports.
mentoring the next generation of health economists and researchers through hands-on research engagement.
CHIEF is led by Prof. Budi Hidayat, SKM, MPPM, PhD — a Professor at the Department of Health Administration and Policy, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia — and supported by a team of experienced researchers:
| Name | Expertise |
|---|---|
| Prof. Dr. drg. Mardiati Nadjib, MSc | Health Financing, National Health Accounts |
| Dr. Pujiyanto, SKM, MKes | Health Insurance, Primary Care Financing |
| Dr. Atik Nurwahyuni, SKM, MKM | JKN, Capitation, Health Accounts |
| Dr. Kurnia Sari, SKM, MSE | Immunization Financing, Health Equity |
| Septiara Putri, SKM, MPH, PhD | Universal Health Coverage, Health Financing |
CHIEF collaborates actively with leading national and international institutions to ensure the relevance and real-world impact of our research:
Our findings reach diverse audiences through multiple formats: