As healthcare systems around the world struggle under the weight of rising costs and increasingly complex choices for decision makers, it's more important than ever to fully understand the value of treatments. Health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) factors in effectiveness, cost, and patient quality of life to give decision makers a more accurate view so they can make choices that are good for patients and our healthcare systems.
The United States (US) is supported by one of the most complex healthcare systems in the world, formed by intertwining relationships between providers, payers, and patients receiving care.
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The field of health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) is comprised of a variety of diverse topical areas. Explore ISPOR’s HEOR resources and offerings by topical areas that are aligned with the Society’s scientific taxonomy.
ISPOR regularly monitors healthcare trends and conducts horizon scanning around the world. The “ISPOR 2026-2027 Top 10 HEOR Trends” marks the sixth publication of the Society’s report that is published every 2 years and is based on input from its members and strategic curation from its Health Science Policy Council.
ISPOR Good Practices Reports are highly cited, expert consensus guidance recommendations that set international standards for outcomes research and its use in healthcare decision making. All Good Practices Reports are made freely available as part of the Society’s mission.
This searchable resource includes more than 70,000 citable research abstracts of podium and poster presentations from ISPOR conferences that were published in Value in Health since 1998 in addition to recent non-citable session presentations from the Society’s conferences.
The HEOR News Desk is your source for news on health economics and outcomes research (HEOR). Articles are curated from a variety of sources, providing access to news in the field from all around the world.
ISPOR News covers the latest announcements of the Society's offerings, publications, and HEOR resources.
HEOR Ambassadors are global thought leaders in the field of health economics and outcomes research who can speak to a broad range of healthcare topics. They are committed to communicating about the vital role HEOR can play in transforming healthcare and fulfilling ISPOR’s vision of a world where healthcare is accessible, effective, efficient, and affordable for all.
The ISPOR HEOR Competencies Framework promotes research excellence by outlining a comprehensive list of knowledge and skills important and relevant for HEOR professionals. It indicates that both technical and soft skills are necessary for success and impact in the field.
Top 10 HEOR Trends
ISPOR's Top 10 HEOR Trends publication reports on the trends that affect healthcare decision making around the globe. Download The Report
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