HEOR in Action

How is health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) applied in real life?

Here are just a few examples that show different benefits for different people with
various roles within the healthcare ecosystem.

Regulator

Regulator

Situation

  • Reviewing new drug for rare disease
  • Limited amount of clinical data
  • Wants to augment with evidence beyond clinical trials

Solution

  • Accesses real-world evidence from HEOR studies
  • Obtains data describing characteristics of potential patient candidates and what their outcomes are in the absence of the treatment
  • Gains better understanding of outcomes without treatment, enabling a more informed decision regarding treatment value

Payer

Situation

  • Deciding what treatments are available to individuals covered by a health plan
  • Wants to understand the impact of various options

Solution

  • Studies HEOR data for health outcomes of patients who are candidates for specific treatments
  • Learns whether treatments offset other costs in the healthcare system
  • Examines payer budgetary impact of covering treatments
Payer
Provider

Provider

Situation

  • Physician is treating patient for a serious disease
  • Wants to understand how patient should expect to respond to different treatments

Solution

  • Works with patient to identify their preferences and treatment goals
  • Leverages HEOR information that uses real-world evidence to understand how treatments work for specific patients in real life

Patient

Situation

  • Diagnosed with a life-changing illness
  • Wants to understand what treatment plan will provide the best possible outcome and quality of life

Solution

  • Studies treatment options information that includes HEOR insights
  • Understands how they may expect treatments to impact quality of life
  • Decides which option may work best for them
Patients
ISPOR’S VISION

A world where healthcare is accessible, effective, efficient, and affordable for all