ISPOR

ISPOR, the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, is a global professional association dedicated to advancing the science of pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research (HEOR) in health care. Its work spans economic evaluation, health technology assessment, patient-reported outcomes, real-world evidence, and policy analysis, with the aim of helping patients, providers, and payers make informed decisions about medicines and therapies. Founded in 1995, ISPOR brings together researchers, clinicians, industry representatives, and policymakers to promote rigorous methods, transparent reporting, and the responsible use of HEOR in decision making.

ISPOR carries out scientific meetings, including its annual international conference, regional conferences, and webinars. It maintains a network of chapters worldwide and offers educational programs, publications, and resources to members. The organization publishes the journal Value in Health, the official peer‑reviewed publication that disseminates research on health economics, outcomes research, and health technology assessment. In addition, ISPOR produces guidelines and best practices, including methodological standards for economic evaluations, modeling, and outcomes measurement, to promote consistency in HEOR studies and to support regulatory and payer decision processes.

ISPOR's work supports evidence-informed health policy by fostering collaboration among researchers, industry, government agencies, and patient groups. Its guidelines and conferences are widely used by health technology assessment bodies, academic institutions, and industry to design, critique, and interpret HEOR analyses. The society also maintains codes of ethics and professional standards to promote transparency, reproducibility, and integrity in research.