Lawrenceville, NJ, USA—May 20, 2026—ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research announced that it has published a Statement of Principles that outlines its position on the myriad global crises that are being faced by its members and stakeholders. The Statement of Principles is reflected below and is posted on the ISPOR website at www.ispor.org/StatementOfPrinciples.

ISPOR Statement of Principles

ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) is dedicated to advancing evidence and methods that improve healthcare decisions and outcomes worldwide. Humanitarian crises, armed conflicts, famine, climate change, and other large-scale disruptions profoundly affect the health of individuals and populations. While ISPOR is not a political organization and does not take positions on matters of national policy or conflict, we are deeply concerned about the human consequences of such crises and their impact on access to safe, effective, and affordable healthcare. With this in mind, ISPOR actively supports all efforts to uphold the legal and moral frameworks on which global health and human well-being depend.

In the face of global challenges that threaten health and human well-being, ISPOR reaffirms its commitment to:

Evidence-Based Solutions:
Supporting the generation and dissemination of rigorous HEOR evidence that informs better health decisions, especially under conditions of crises or constrained resources

Equity and Access:
Promoting methods and policies that advance fairness and inclusivity in healthcare for all people

Global Collaboration:
Working with international partners, institutions, and researchers to strengthen health systems and improve outcomes across all regions, regardless of geopolitical or economic circumstances

Sustainability and Resilience:
Encouraging research that recognizes the interconnections among health, the environment, and economic stability, including the health impacts of climate change

ISPOR's community of researchers, practitioners, and policymakers shares a common purpose: to ensure that every person, everywhere, has access to healthcare that is informed by evidence and delivers value. In times of crisis and in times of stability alike, this purpose remains our unwavering focus.

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ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), is an international, multistakeholder, nonprofit dedicated to advancing HEOR excellence to improve decision making for health globally. The Society is the leading source for scientific conferences, peer-reviewed and MEDLINE^®-indexed publications, good practices guidance, education, collaboration, and tools/resources in the field.
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