Organization Overview
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research (legally known as International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, Inc), is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization established and operated for educational and scientific purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. ISPOR’s mission is to advance health economics and outcomes research excellence to improve decision making for health globally.
Funding and Sources of Support
ISPOR’s core operations are supported primarily through membership fees and revenue related to its tax-exempt activities, including conferences, events, exhibitions, and sponsorships. ISPOR also receives contributions from companies, governments, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations that support its mission and commitment to advancing the field of health economics and outcomes research.
Editorial Independence of Scientific and Educational Content
ISPOR maintains full editorial independence and control in the development, review, and dissemination of its scientific and educational content. The Society is committed to ensuring that the potential for revenue has no influence over editorial decisions including those relating to conference programming, publication decisions, and research priorities. For example, all conference content—including issue panels, workshops, research sessions, and plenary sessions—is reviewed through independent peer review processes conducted by members of ISPOR. Acceptance of financial support or content for publication does not constitute implied or actual endorsement of financial supporters or their products, services, or opinions.
Transparency and Conflict of Interest Disclosure
ISPOR is committed to maintaining the integrity of scientific research and peer review. ISPOR adheres to the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) conflict of interest principles and applies them across all conferences and publications (Value in Health, Value in Health Regional Issues, and Value & Outcomes Spotlight). All contributors to ISPOR events and publications are required to identify their affiliations and disclose all potential conflicts of interest that could affect, or be perceived to affect, their objectivity or professional judgement.
Financial Accountability
ISPOR is committed to responsible stewardship of its not-for-profit assets. ISPOR’s annual financial statements are prepared in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) applicable to nonprofit organizations and are audited by an independent public accountant. ISPOR also files an annual information return (IRS Form 990) with the IRS each year, which is publicly available.