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The
ISPOR Asia Consortium, a group within the organizational structure
of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research
(ISPOR), consists of individuals interested in the science of
pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research and its use in health care
decisions in Asia
ISPOR Asia Consortium Mission
The mission of ISPOR-Asia Consortium,
consistent with the mission of the Society, is to advance the science of
pharmacoeconomics and health outcomes research in the Asia region, to
translate pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research results into practice,
and to encourage countries in the region to allocate scarce healthcare
resources wisely, fairly, and efficiently.
ISPOR Asia Consortium Objectives
The
objectives of the ISPOR Asia Consortium are to:
- Provide a platform where researchers,
healthcare practitioners, and decision-makers interested in
pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research and members of the
pharmaceutical industry, healthcare related organizations, and academia
can share knowledge and experiences at the regional level
- Encourage the use of this science by
healthcare decision-makers in this region
- Promote the concepts of efficiency and
affordability in the region for better utilization of health care
resources in the different countries in Asia
- Provide an opportunity for ISPOR members to
become more familiar with the pharmacoeconomic and outcomes research as
well as healthcare policies in Asia
- Serve as a resource at the regional level
for individuals interested in pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research
- Promote the formation of country or province
ISPOR Chapters in Asia
ISPOR Asia Consortium Membership
Membership in the ISPOR Asia Consortium is
open to any individual who is interested in the science of
pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research in Asia and its use in health
care decisions.
If you are interested in joining the ISPOR
Asia Consortium, email your request to:
asiaconsortium@ispor.org.
ISPOR Asia Consortium
Leadership
ISPOR Asia Consortium Activities
To fulfill the objectives of the ISPOR Asia
Consortium, the Consortium initiates and facilitates the following
activities.
- Initiates the planning of the
ISPOR Asia Pacific Conferences
- Provides the content of the
ISPOR Asia Consortium website, a section of the ISPOR website
- Provides information on
economic and outcomes evaluations in Asia for the ISPOR Asia Consortium
website
- Provides information of
economic and outcomes research experts in Asia for the ISPOR Asia
Consortium website
- Provides information on
specialized pharmacoeconomic/economic centers in Asia region.
- Initiates and/or facilitates
preparation of articles, which focus on Asia studies of
pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research, for publication in Value in
Health or as a Special Issue of Value in Health, ISPOR CONNECTIONS, or
ISPOR website
- Develops collaborations with
related organizations and institutions in Asia
- Initiates or facilitates the
formation of ISPOR Chapters in each country in Asia and supports ISPOR
country-specific Chapter activities.
ISPOR Asia-Pacific Conference
One of the major activities of the ISPOR
Asia Consortium is to initiate and facilitate the ISPOR Asia-Pacific
Conference.
The ISPOR Asia Consortium Executive Committee is
responsible for selection of the country in which the Conference is
held, selection of the Program Planning Committee Chair as well as for
assuring that the Conference program meets the needs of the Asia region.
The Chair of the ISPOR Asia-Pacific Conference Program Planning
Committee must be a citizen of the country in which the Conference is
held. Ideally, country of the Conference as well as Program Chair must
be selected at least 2-4 years in advance.
 
Business Meeting at 2nd Asia-Pacific Conference in Shanghai, China
- March 2006
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The ISPOR Asia Consortium Executive Committee consists of
- At least one Consortium member from each country/region in Asia and, but not more than three members from any one country (exclusive of chapter representation). The member must reside in the country/region and be an ISPOR member.
- A representative from each ISPOR country/province Chapter in Asia
- Program Chairs of upcoming ISPOR Asia Pacific Conferences
- ISPOR Asia Consortium Advisory Committee Chair.
The Executive Committee initiates and facilitates ISPOR activities in the region and advises the ISPOR Board of Directors on scientific and health policy issues important in the region.
- Term of office for Executive Committee members is 3 year and is renewable.
- Members who are inactive (i.e. do not participate in Consortium activities via email or teleconference over a 6 month period) will be asked to resign.
- New Executive Committee members are recommended by a member of the Executive Committee and approved by the Executive Committee.
The ISPOR Asia Consortium Executive Committee is led by the Chair or Chair-elect. The Chair (initially) and Chair-elect of the Executive Committee are selected by the Executive Committee members. The term of office for the Chair and Chair-elect is two years. The term for the Executive Committee members is 3 years. New Executive Committee members are recommended by a member of the Executive Committee and approved by the Executive Committee.
Chair: The responsibilities of the Chair of ISPOR Asia Consortium are to
- Conduct and preside over all meeting of ISPOR Asia Consortium Executive Committee
- Select a scribe for each meeting of the Consortium. The scribe prepares a summary of the meeting discussions including actions to be taken.
- Represent ISPOR Asia Consortium when called upon to do so.
- Provide a report of activities to the ISPOR Board of Directors annually.
The office of the Chair is open to any member of the Consortium Executive Committee.
Chair-elect: The responsibilities of the Chair-elect of ISPOR Asia Consortium are to
- Succeed to the office of the Chair upon completion of a 2-year term of Chair-elect.
- Conduct and preside over all meetings of ISPOR Asia Consortium Executive Committee in the absence of the Chair.
- Assist the Chair with the responsibilities of ISPOR Asia Consortium.
The office is open to any member of the Consortium Executive Committee.
Election of the Executive and Advisory Committee Chair-elect
The Chair-elect of the Executive Committee and the Advisory Committee are an elected position. All interested Executive Committee or Advisory Committee members, respectively, are eligible to be candidates. All Executive Committee and Advisory Committee members, respectively, are eligible to vote. The candidate with the majority votes is the new Chair-elect. The Chair conducts the election.
The Asia Consortium Executive Committee and Advisory Committee meet at least three times a year via teleconference and one face-to-face meeting at the ISPOR Annual Meeting, European Congress, or Asia-Pacific Conference... The Executive Committee and Advisory committee meet via teleconference separately or together, determined by the Chairs.
ISPOR Asia Consortium Advisory Committee is a group of individuals who have demonstrated a continuing interest in advancing the science of pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research in Asia, as well as have encouraged the use of this science by healthcare decision-makers in this region. Members of the Advisory Committee may or may not be a resident of a country in Asia or may or may not be an ISPOR member.
The Advisory Committee advises the Executive Committee on new initiatives, health science or health policy issues, and other activities of the Consortium.
- Membership on the ISPOR Asia Consortium Advisory Committee is determined by the Executive Committee.
- The term for an Advisory Committee member is 3 years and is renewable.
- Members who are inactive (i.e. do not participate in Consortium activities via email or teleconference over a 6 month period) will be asked to resign.
- Membership of the Advisory Committee is evaluated each year to assure that all work environments, as well as country perspectives are represented on the Committee (academia, research organizations, health decision-makers, and industry).
The ISPOR Asia Consortium Advisory Committee is led by the Advisory Committee Chair.
Chair/Chair-elect
The Chair is selected initially by the ISPOR Asia Consortium Executive Committee, and then elected by the ISPOR Advisory Committee members. The term of the Chair is 2 years. All interested Advisory Committee members are eligible to be candidates. All Advisory Committee members are eligible to vote. The candidate with the majority votes is the new Chair-elect.
The Chair conducts the election.
Special Representatives to the Asia Consortium Advisory Committee are for the interested people that their organizations have formal members on the Advisory Committee.
The Asia Consortium Executive Committee and Advisory Committee meet at least three times a year via teleconference and one face-to-face meeting at the ISPOR Annual Meetings, European Congresses, or Asia-Pacific Conferences. The Executive Committee and Advisory committee meet via teleconference separately or together, determined by the Chairs.
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