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Learn how to estimate the budget and health impact of adding a new healthcare technology to a reimbursement list.

This introductory course outlines the essential methods and critical steps for conducting budget impact analyses (BIA) in the context of health insurance reimbursement. Participants will explore both static and dynamic modeling approaches through real-world examples.

Technical Topics Include:

• Estimating the target population

• Selecting an appropriate time horizon

• Identifying current vs. projected treatment mix

• Calculating drug costs (current and future)

• Assessing changes in disease-related costs

• Estimating and presenting budget impact and health outcomes

• Incorporating scenario analyses to test assumptions and uncertainty

This Course Offers Practical Tools You Can Use Immediately:

• A clear 6-step framework for budget impact analysis

• Guidance on structuring and presenting results for decision makers

• Exposure to real BIA models to reinforce learning

Designed for professionals with some background in pharmacoeconomics, this course combines foundational concepts with applied insights to support reimbursement decision-making.

LEVEL: Introductory
TRACK: Economic Evaluation

This short course is offered in person at the ISPOR Real-World Evidence Summit 2025. Separate registration is required.  Visit the ISPOR Real-World Evidence Summit 2025 Program page to register and learn more.

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ISPOR short courses are designed to enhance knowledge and techniques in core health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) topics as well as emerging trends in the field. Short courses offer 4 or 8 hours of premium scientific education and an electronic course book. Active attendee participation combined with our expert faculty creates an immersive and impactful learning experience. Short courses are not recorded and are only available during the live course presentation.