What Is HEOR?

AN IMPORTANT RESOURCE TO MEET THE MOMENT

As healthcare systems around the world struggle under the weight of rising costs and increasingly complex choices for decision makers, it’s more important than ever to fully understand the value of treatments. Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) factors in effectiveness, cost, and patient quality of life to give decision makers a more accurate view so they can make choices that are good for patients and our healthcare systems.

HEOR Explained is an accessible way to understand what HEOR is, how it’s used, and its impact on people and healthcare systems. A resource for all, created by ISPOR.

GET TO KNOW HEOR

Embracing whole health is essential

Jan Hansen, PhD

Value is so much more than cost

When you analyze cause and effect, you reach powerful conclusions

Clinical trials alone can’t tell the whole story

An explosion of data means HEOR is more necessary than ever

We're making decisions for healthcare, but also for society

Put simply, it’s all about evidence

A scientific approach yields better decisions

AI can tailor treatment to the individual

Real-world data provides a clearer picture

What is rising to the top in HEOR right now?

#1
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how evidence is generated, analyzed, and applied, making responsible use and human oversight more critical than ever.

#2
Real-World Evidence (RWE)

Real-World Evidence (RWE)

Real-world evidence (RWE) continues to expand and become more available in data repositories, driving the need for higher data quality, transparency, and trust to ensure confidence in use.

#3
Value-Based Healthcare

Value-Based Healthcare

As health systems face increasing financial, care, and workforce pressures, value-based healthcare (VBHC) is moving to the forefront for decision makers, to align incentives around patient outcomes rather than volume of services.

See full report on Top 10 trends

HEOR in Action

Real-life examples show different benefits for different people.

ISPOR’S VISION

A world where healthcare is accessible, effective, efficient, and affordable for all