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ISPOR Announces Patient Representatives Roundtable Chairs and Patient Council Members
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research, announced the new chairs of its regional Patient Representatives Roundtables and leadership of the recently established ISPOR Patient Council.

Released: 1-May-2018 8:05 AM EDT
Winning Submissions Published for PhRMA Foundation’s Value Assessment Challenge Awards Program
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

Value in Health, the official journal of ISPOR—the professional society for health economics and outcomes research—announced today the publication of a series of award-winning papers offering transformative strategies to assess the value of healthcare interventions in the United States.

Released: 23-Apr-2018 12:05 AM EDT
ISPOR Dubai 2018 Announced for 19-20 September 2018
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), announced a new conference, ISPOR Dubai 2018 scheduled for 19-20 September 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Released: 9-Apr-2018 8:05 AM EDT
ISPOR Announces Honorees for 2018 Awards Program
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research, announced today the honorees for its 2018 Scientific and Leadership Awards.

Released: 3-Apr-2018 8:05 AM EDT
Study: Real-World Evidence has Limited Use in Managed Care Formulary Decision Making
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

Value in Health, the official journal of ISPOR (the professional society for health economics and outcomes research), announced today the publication of new research suggesting that while payers recognize the value of real-world evidence, the use of such studies to inform pharmacy and therapeutic (P&T) committee decisions is limited.

Released: 27-Mar-2018 8:05 AM EDT
New Drugs and Medical Technologies Often Deemed “Cost-Effective but Unaffordable”
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

Value in Health, the official journal of ISPOR (the professional society for health economics and outcomes research), announced today the publication of a series of articles centered on affordability in healthcare. The special themed section appears in the March 2018 issue of Value in Health.

Released: 19-Mar-2018 8:05 AM EDT
New Training Programs in Health Economics and Outcomes Research Announced
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research, announced the opening of a number of training programs. ISPOR’s Essential HEOR Training Program provides professional training and education in the field of health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) that covers a wide variety of course topics.

Released: 13-Mar-2018 7:30 AM EDT
Conference Theme and Plenary Speakers Announced for ISPOR 2018
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research, announced plenary sessions and speakers for ISPOR 2018. The conference is scheduled for May 19-23, 2018 in Baltimore, MD, USA and will focus on the timely theme, “Real-Word Evidence, Digital Health, and the New Landscape for Health Decision Making.”

Released: 6-Mar-2018 7:05 AM EST
New “Top 10 Trends in Health Economics and Outcomes Research” Webinar Announced
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR announced today that registration is now open for a new webinar that reviews the, “Top 10 Trends in Health Economics and Outcomes Research.” This free webinar will be held on March 27, 2018 at 11:00 AM EDT and will provide an overview of the Society’s recent report.

Released: 27-Feb-2018 7:30 AM EST
New Study Shows Most Women Willing to Accept the Risks of Breast Screening
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

Value in Health, the official journal of ISPOR (the professional society for health economics and outcomes research), announced today the publication of new research suggesting that, on average, most women were willing to accept the risk of unnecessary follow-ups for an increased chance of detecting a cancer in screening.

Released: 26-Feb-2018 8:05 AM EST
ISPOR Special Task Force Provides Recommendations for Measuring and Communicating the Value of Pharmaceuticals and Other Technologies in the US
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

Value in Health, the official journal of ISPOR (the professional society for health economics and outcomes research), announced today the publication of a series of articles presenting and discussing the findings of the ISPOR Special Task Force on US Value Assessment Frameworks, which was co-chaired by Lou Garrison, PhD, University of Washington, and Peter Neumann, ScD, Tufts Medical Center. The special themed section, US Value Assessment Frameworks, appears in the February 2018 issue of Value in Health.

Released: 13-Feb-2018 9:05 AM EST
ISPOR Announces a Brand Refresh for the Society
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research, announced today the launch of its new branding.

Released: 6-Feb-2018 11:05 AM EST
Top 10 Trends Driving Healthcare in 2018
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), announced today the release of its “Top 10 HEOR Trends” list that identifies the most influential topics in the field of health economics and outcomes research for 2018.

Released: 22-Jan-2018 8:30 AM EST
ISPOR Announces Appointment of New Associate Chief Science Officer
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research, announced today that Lucinda Strycker Orsini, DPM, MPH has joined the Society’s leadership team in the role of Associate Chief Science Officer.

Released: 16-Jan-2018 8:30 AM EST
ISPOR Updates Its Code of Ethics
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research, announced today that it has published an updated code of ethics.

Released: 9-Jan-2018 3:05 PM EST
ISPOR Establishes New Patient Council
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR announced the establishment of a new advisory council devoted to patient engagement. The formation of the Patient Council reflects the Society’s long-standing commitment to engagement of patient representatives in healthcare research and decision making worldwide.

Released: 2-Jan-2018 9:00 AM EST
High-Risk Medical Devices Granted European Licensure Based on Low-Quality Evidence
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

Value in Health, the official journal of ISPOR (the professional society for health economics and outcomes research), announced today the publication of a research report concluding that the quality of scientific evidence used in the health technology assessment of high-risk medical devices in countries in the European Union is low and needs improvement.

Released: 20-Dec-2017 10:00 AM EST
Removal of Drug Coverage Caps Associated with Improved Medication Persistence
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

Value in Health, the official journal of ISPOR (the professional society for health economics and outcomes research), announced today the publication of a research report suggesting that the removal of drug coverage caps may lead to improved medication persistence and help reduce the racial therapy gap in the United States.

Released: 21-Nov-2017 6:05 AM EST
ISPOR Honored With 6 Stevie® Awards for Women in Business
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research, was honored with 6 prestigious awards at the 14th Annual Stevie Awards held on Friday evening, November 17, 2017.

Released: 9-Nov-2017 8:00 AM EST
ISPOR 20th Annual European Congress Examines the Real Value in Health Care
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research, recently concluded its 20th Annual European Congress in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. The congress was held 4-8 November 2017 and facilitated discussion on the global challenge of delivering value in health care.

Released: 8-Nov-2017 12:05 PM EST
Including the Patient Perspective in Health Care Decision Making
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research, held a number of sessions focused on patient engagement at its 20th Annual European Congress in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.

Released: 8-Nov-2017 11:05 AM EST
Best Podium and Poster Presentations Awarded at ISPOR 20th Annual European Congress
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), recognized the Best Podium and Poster Presentation Awardees from its 20th Annual European Congress held in Glasgow, Scotland, UK 4-8 November 2017.

Released: 8-Nov-2017 11:05 AM EST
Addressing the Digital Divide—mHealth in Cancer Care
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), held an issue panel this afternoon that focused on mHealth in cancer care at its 20th Annual European Congress in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.

Released: 8-Nov-2017 10:05 AM EST
The Evolving Assessment of “Value” in Health Care
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research,held the third plenary session, “Evolution of Value: Perspectives From Both Sides of the Atlantic” at its 20th Annual European Congress in Glasgow, Scotland, UK this morning.

Released: 8-Nov-2017 7:05 AM EST
Real-World Evidence in Health Care Decision Making
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research, held several sessions on the topic of real-world evidence at its 20th Annual European Congress currently being held 4-8 November 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.

Released: 8-Nov-2017 7:05 AM EST
The Changing Landscape for Medical Devices
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research, held several sessions on the topic of medical devices at its 20th Annual European Congress currently being held 4-8 November 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.

Released: 7-Nov-2017 11:05 PM EST
What Is the Future of Health Technology Assessment in Europe?
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research, held the second plenary session, “Appraising the Appraisers: What Is the Future of Health Technology Assessment in Europe?” this morning at its 20th Annual European Congress in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.

Released: 7-Nov-2017 11:20 AM EST
ISPOR Establishes New “Women in Health Economics and Outcomes Research” Initiative
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), held an open meeting this afternoon designed to gain member feedback on a new initiative, “ISPOR Women in HEOR/Science.”

Released: 6-Nov-2017 9:30 PM EST
How Can Good Research Practice Guidance Improve Health Technology Assessment?
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research, focused on what aspects of health technology assessment can be improved with good research practice guidance at its 20th Annual European Congress in Glasgow, Scotland, UK..

Released: 6-Nov-2017 9:00 PM EST
Finding the “Value” in Value-Based Health Care
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research, opened its 20th Annual European Congress in Glasgow, Scotland, UK this morning with the first plenary session, “Where Is the Value in Value-Based Health Care?.”

Released: 6-Nov-2017 2:05 PM EST
Orphan Drugs—Exploring the Challenges of Pricing, Reimbursement, and Funding
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research, held several sessions on the topic of orphan drugs at its 20th Annual European Congress, currently being held 4-8 November 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.

Released: 6-Nov-2017 1:05 PM EST
What Is “Unmet Medical Need?”
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research, held a session this afternoon at its 20th Annual European Congress in Glasgow, Scotland, UK that explored the question, “what is ‘unmet medical need?’”

Released: 1-Nov-2017 12:05 PM EDT
Assessing the Value of New Antibiotics: Creating a Value Assessment Framework
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research, held an important discussion on the challenges inherent in assessing new antibiotics in a world facing the growing threat of antibiotic resistance.

Released: 30-Oct-2017 7:30 AM EDT
ISPOR's 20th Annual European Congress to Focus on the Evolution of Value in Health Care
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR released the final program and speakers for its upcoming 20th Annual European Congress scheduled for 4-8 November 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.

Released: 19-Sep-2017 7:05 AM EDT
ISPOR Undertakes Competencies Initiative for the Field of Health Economics and Outcomes Research
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR announced a new initiative that is focused on the competencies necessary for professionals working in the field of health economics and outcomes research—the ISPOR Health Economics and Outcomes Research Competencies Framework™.

Released: 18-Sep-2017 8:05 AM EDT
Plenary Sessions and Speakers Announced for ISPOR 20th Annual European Congress
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR announced plenary sessions and speakers for its 20th Annual European Congress that will be held 4-8 November 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. The congress will center on the theme, “The Evolution of Value in Health Care.”

Released: 17-Sep-2017 1:05 PM EDT
The Voice of the Patient in Latin America
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ISPOR held its second plenary session, The Voice of the Patient, at its 6th Latin America Conference today focusing on how countries in the region can better incorporate the patient voice in the health care decision-making process.

Released: 16-Sep-2017 11:05 AM EDT
Latin America Faces Opportunities and Challenges in the Goal to Achieve Universal Health Care Coverage
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR held the first plenary session of its 6th Latin America Conference today exploring the challenges and opportunities inherent in the move many of the region’s countries are taking toward universal health care coverage.

13-Sep-2017 5:00 PM EDT
Making Real-World Data Studies More Useful for Health Care Decision Making
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ISPOR published of a special collection of papers from both ISPOR and ISPE as part of their Joint "Special Task Force on Real-World Evidence in Health Care Decision Making" in the September 2017 issue of Value in Health. These guidance documents provide new recommendations for conducting studies using real-world data.

Released: 5-Sep-2017 8:05 AM EDT
ISPOR Latin America Conference to Focus on Improving Health Outcomes Through Stakeholder Engagement
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR, the leading professional society for health economics and outcomes research, announced confirmation of the scientific sessions for its upcoming 6th Latin America Conference scheduled for 15-17 September 2017 in São Paulo, Brazil.

Released: 22-Aug-2017 7:05 AM EDT
ISPOR/ISPE Announce Plans for “Summit on Real-World Evidence in Health Care Decision Making”
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

The International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) and the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE) announced their plans for a 1-day conference focused on real-world evidence. The “ISPOR/ISPE Summit on Real-World Evidence in Health Care Decision Making” is scheduled for October 20, 2017 in Washington, DC, USA.

Released: 2-Aug-2017 8:05 AM EDT
ISPOR Leaders Named PharmaVOICE 100 Honorees
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

Two ISPOR leaders have been named to the renowned list of 2017 PharmaVOICE 100 honorees. Immediate Past-President Lou Garrison, PhD and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Nancy S. Berg have been named 2017 PharmaVOICE 100 honorees by PharmaVOICE magazine.

Released: 26-Jul-2017 8:40 AM EDT
Randomized Clinical Trials Shown to Accurately Predict Real-World Overall Survival
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

Value in Health, the official journal of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR), announced today the publication of new research examining the relationship between the efficacy of randomized controlled trials and real-world effectiveness for oncology treatments.

Released: 26-Jul-2017 8:30 AM EDT
What Is Real-World Data?: A Review of Definitions
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

Value in Health, the official journal of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR), announced today the publication of new research that sheds light on health care stakeholders’ perceptions of what qualifies as “real-world data.”

Released: 25-Jul-2017 8:30 AM EDT
ISPOR Releases Recommendations for Outcome Assessment in Rare Disease Clinical Trials
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR announced today the publication of a new Task Force Report, "Patient-Reported Outcome and Observer-Reported Outcome Assessment in Rare Disease Clinical Trials: Report of the ISPOR Clinical Outcome Assessment Emerging Good Practices Task Force," in the July/August 2017 issue of Value in Health.

Released: 21-Jun-2017 8:05 AM EDT
Value in Health Journal Impact Demonstrates Another Consecutive Year of Double-Digit Growth
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR announced that the impact factor for Value in Health, the Society’s official journal, has increased to 4.235 based on new data released by Clarivate Analytics’ Journal Citation Reports.

Released: 20-Jun-2017 9:00 AM EDT
ISPOR Announces Its 6th Latin America Conference Plenary Sessions and Speakers
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR announced the plenary sessions and speakers for its 6th Latin America Conference scheduled for 15-17 September 2017 in São Paulo, Brazil.

Released: 6-Jun-2017 8:30 AM EDT
ISPOR Announces 2017-2018 Board of Directors
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR announced the election of the Society’s 2017-2018 Board of Directors. The new Board will assume office on July 1, 2017.

Released: 2-Jun-2017 4:05 PM EDT
ISPOR 22nd Annual International Meeting Drew Key Stakeholders and Thought Leaders to Discuss Social and Policy Changes in Health Care
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR recently concluded its 22nd Annual International Meeting in Boston, MA, USA. The conference attracted 4,195 delegates representing 76 countries—the largest attendance to date for the Society’s Annual International Meeting.

Released: 24-May-2017 4:45 PM EDT
Is Big Data Eclipsing the Role of Randomized Controlled Trials?
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR hosted its third and final plenary session this morning focusing on the usefulness of big data in health care policy decisions at ISPOR’s 22nd Annual International Meeting in Boston, MA, USA.



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