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This document discusses investing intelligently in health for economic value and outcomes in Ireland post-austerity. It notes that while the economy is recovering, health spending was cut significantly. If health spending is expected to rise to 7% of GDP by 2020, there is a funding gap. The document argues for using clear economic logic and evidence-based assessments of clinical and quality of life outcomes to prioritize high-value health investments and avoid wasting resources on low-value or ineffective interventions. Areas like mental health, problem alcohol use, obesity, and chronic diseases represent significant economic waste due to lost productivity and healthcare costs. Intelligent health investment can avoid waste, deliver value, and support economic growth.