May 17, 2026
Learn how to design, interpret, and apply budget impact analyses to inform healthcare decision-making.
This hands-on, interactive course provides both conceptual and practical tools for designing and applying budget impact analyses using a structured six-step approach. Participants will review foundational concepts and explore practical applications, including customization for payer-specific data, balancing structural simplicity with accuracy and face validity, interpreting results, and developing compelling value messages to communicate findings effectively.
Technical Topics Include:
• Core principles and six-step approach to budget impact analysis
• Static versus dynamic budget impact models
• Good Excel model-building practices and key modeling assumptions
• Interpretation of results and communication of value messages
• Considerations for device and diagnostic technologies
• Incorporating realistic features such as patient copayments and availability of generics
This Course Includes Tools and Concepts That Can Be Immediately Applied, Including:
• Walk-throughs of two Excel-based budget impact models (one static and one dynamic)
• Hands-on exercises to customize and adapt models to real-world scenarios
• Access to Excel templates provided in advance for use during the course and future reference
• Opportunities for small-group discussions, networking, and development of value narratives
PREREQUISITE: Participants are expected to have familiarity with basic budget-impact analysis concepts and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Individuals who need foundational knowledge of budget impact models are encouraged to register for the introductory level virtual short course “Primer on a 6-Step Approach to Budget Impact Analysis” on March 25, 2026. A microcourse on the basics of Budget Impact Analysis is available in the ISPOR Education Center.
LEVEL: Intermediate
TRACK: Economic Evaluation
This short course is offered in-person at the ISPOR 2026 conference. Separate registration is required. Registration coming soon. Visit the ISPOR 2026 Program page to register and learn more.
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Schedule:
LENGTH: 6 Hours | Course runs 1 day
Sunday, 17 May 2026 | Course runs 1 Day
8:00AM-3:00PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
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.