ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research The Society’s leadership has served as an unbiased resource and catalyst for innovation in the field for more than 20 years.

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), is an international, multistakeholder, nonprofit dedicated to advancing HEOR excellence to improve decision making for health globally. The Society is the leading source for scientific conferences, peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed publications, good practices guidance, education, collaboration, and tools/resources in the field. ISPOR’s community of more than 14,000 individual and chapter members from more than 100 countries comprises a wide variety of health care stakeholders, including researchers and academicians, assessors and regulators, payers and policy makers, the life sciences industry, healthcare providers, and patient engagement organizations.

ISPOR responded to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) consultation on the Patient Experience Data Reflection Paper. We ...
03/06/2026

ISPOR responded to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) consultation on the Patient Experience Data Reflection Paper. We support the Agency’s leadership in advancing patient-centered approaches and highlight opportunities to strengthen decision relevance, early and systematic integration, methodological clarity, transparency, and alignment with existing guidance. Read ISPOR's response here: https://ow.ly/r7Lg50Ypb6J

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from expert faculty in interactive, face-to-face short courses at ISPOR  2026 on May...
03/04/2026

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from expert faculty in interactive, face-to-face short courses at ISPOR 2026 on May 17. Designed to strengthen core health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) skills while exploring emerging trends shaping the field, short courses offer in-depth learning across 5 topical tracks.

Courses cover a range of key and emerging topics—spanning real-world data, patient-centered research, economic evaluation, and methodological and statistical approaches to name a few—and are tailored to skill levels from introductory to advanced. Add a short course (or 2!) to your agenda and make the most of your conference experience.

Learn more and register >> https://ow.ly/FO6W50YoPcL

Don’t wait—early savings end April 9!

Last call for ISPOR 2026 Travel Grant applications! Travel grants support in-person attendance at ISPOR's annual confere...
02/24/2026

Last call for ISPOR 2026 Travel Grant applications! Travel grants support in-person attendance at ISPOR's annual conferences. The deadline to apply for is March 3. Get details, check eligibility, and apply here: https://ow.ly/owua50Yl3pf

  - ISPOR announced that its HEOR Explained website and videos along with its HEOR News Desk were recognized with a numb...
02/24/2026

- ISPOR announced that its HEOR Explained website and videos along with its HEOR News Desk were recognized with a number of prominent industry awards from the dotCOMM, MarCom, and Viddy Awards. Learn more: https://ow.ly/H1aZ50YkWJN

📢New Issue Alert📢Our February Value & Outcomes Spotlight is here and highlights the power of preventive medicine—showcas...
02/23/2026

📢New Issue Alert📢

Our February Value & Outcomes Spotlight is here and highlights the power of preventive medicine—showcasing articles that emphasize early intervention, better health outcomes, and smarter care. Read & share: https://ow.ly/Erbo50YiNkK

🌟 Unlock the power of ISPOR membership for your HEOR team! Take advantage of added value & flexibility with our Organiza...
02/23/2026

🌟 Unlock the power of ISPOR membership for your HEOR team! Take advantage of added value & flexibility with our Organization Membership packages. Membership provides your team with access to leading journals, educational offerings, registration discounts, member group access, and online communities. To learn more, visit the link and complete the request form.
🔗 https://ow.ly/2Mgp50Ykk74

Join us this week to explore pharmaceutical market access in Europe! Learn about the strategic role of market access fro...
02/23/2026

Join us this week to explore pharmaceutical market access in Europe! Learn about the strategic role of market access from both the manufacturer and payer perspectives through this hands-on course that features a product launch simulation!

Technical topics covered include:

- Strategic imperatives of market access and its role throughout drug development
- Rational healthcare decision making and health technology assessment (HTA) fundamentals
- Managing uncertainty in HTA evaluation and payer decision processes
- Reimbursement pathways, revenue considerations, and sub-national access dynamics
- Special considerations for orphan drugs and advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs)
- Aligning global, national, and regional access strategies through evidence planning

Learn more and register here >> https://ow.ly/Z5so50YcMCX

HEOR Headlines in the News:- “ISPOR Releases New 2026-2027 Top 10 HEOR Trends Report” (ISPOR)- “US Pharma HEOR Leaders E...
02/20/2026

HEOR Headlines in the News:

- “ISPOR Releases New 2026-2027 Top 10 HEOR Trends Report” (ISPOR)
- “US Pharma HEOR Leaders Expect Rising Demand for Evidence Amid Health Policy Uncertainty" (Tufts Medical Center)
- “EU Parliament Backs Critical Medicines Act, Sparking Supply Concerns in Africa” (Health Policy Watch)

Read these and more >> Visit the HEOR News Desk for curated news stories from a variety of sources:
https://ow.ly/Sx3k50Yinqv

ISPOR has launched the new Environmental Assessment in HEOR Special Interest Group, focused on integrating climate resil...
02/18/2026

ISPOR has launched the new Environmental Assessment in HEOR Special Interest Group, focused on integrating climate resilience and environmental sustainability into value assessment. The Special Interest Group will identify gaps in current approaches, develop holistic frameworks, and build consensus on methods, data, and analytic tools to better support HEOR scientists, clinicians, decision makers, and patient representatives. This group aims to ensure that environmental and whole-health perspectives are fully reflected in the evaluation of health technologies.

Join and learn more here: https://ow.ly/9Qnj50YhhJa

Showcase your impact on a global stage at ISPOR 2026!Exhibit and sponsorship opportunities are available for the premier...
02/18/2026

Showcase your impact on a global stage at ISPOR 2026!

Exhibit and sponsorship opportunities are available for the premier, global conference for the health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) community!

Why exhibit/sponsor?

- Elevate your brand visibility, globally
- Connect with healthcare leaders and decision makers
- Spotlight your solutions and innovations
- Drive influence and build relationships
- Reinforce your role as a thought leader in the field

Ready to make an impact at ISPOR 2026? Get started here >> https://ow.ly/jRkU50YcZBU

News! ISPOR announced that it has published a new ISPOR HEOR Competencies Framework™. The HEOR Competencies white paper ...
02/17/2026

News! ISPOR announced that it has published a new ISPOR HEOR Competencies Framework™. The HEOR Competencies white paper is designed to be a resource for professionals in the field of health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) as a guide for career development.
https://ow.ly/KQnZ50Y4PTa

Join us this week for a comprehensive overview of health technology assessment (HTA) principles, methods, and terminolog...
02/16/2026

Join us this week for a comprehensive overview of health technology assessment (HTA) principles, methods, and terminology. Real-world examples of HTA informing decision making will be provided, as well as guidance on integrating HTA findings into different settings.

Technical topics covered include:

- Core elements of benefit assessment, including biostatistics, clinical epidemiology, and patient-relevant outcomes
- Economic evaluation methods such as costing, cost-effectiveness, and budget impact analysis
- Introduction to pharmacoeconomic modeling and resource allocation principles
- Ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) in HTA
- Practical steps for developing and interpreting HTA reports across health systems

Get details and register here >> https://ow.ly/R1Xv50Y8u3V

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