HEOR in Action
How is health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) applied in real life?
Here are just a few examples that show different benefits for different people with
various roles within the healthcare ecosystem.
Regulator
Situation
- Reviewing new drug for rare disease
- Limited amount of clinical data
- Wants to augment with evidence beyond clinical trials
Solution
- Accesses real-world evidence from HEOR studies
- Obtains data describing characteristics of potential patient candidates and what their outcomes are in the absence of the treatment
- Gains better understanding of outcomes without treatment, enabling a more informed decision regarding treatment value
Payer
Situation
- Deciding what treatments are available to individuals covered by a health plan
- Wants to understand the impact of various options
Solution
- Studies HEOR data for health outcomes of patients who are candidates for specific treatments
- Learns whether treatments offset other costs in the healthcare system
- Examines payer budgetary impact of covering treatments
Provider
Situation
- Physician is treating patient for a serious disease
- Wants to understand how patient should expect to respond to different treatments
Solution
- Works with patient to identify their preferences and treatment goals
- Leverages HEOR information that uses real-world evidence to understand how treatments work for specific patients in real life
Patient
Situation
- Diagnosed with a life-changing illness
- Wants to understand what treatment plan will provide the best possible outcome and quality of life
Solution
- Studies treatment options information that includes HEOR insights
- Understands how they may expect treatments to impact quality of life
- Decides which option may work best for them
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