Speakers
Rob Abbott, ISPOR, Lawrenceville, NJ, United States; Inmaculada Hernandez, PhD, CMS, Washington, DC, United States
Presentation Documents
Join us as we kick off ISPOR 2026. Under this year’s conference theme, HEOR at the Forefront of Policy, Access, and Value, ISPOR’s Chief Executive Officer will set the stage with opening remarks highlighting the transformative role of health economics and outcomes research in advancing patient-centered care, strengthening global health systems, and addressing pressing challenges such as affordability, adoption, and health disparities.
Dr. Inmaculada Hernandez will open ISPOR 2026 with a forward-looking perspective on the evolving role of health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) in a policy-driven environment. Highlighting the growing complexity of healthcare systems, her keynote will emphasize the need to move beyond technical expertise toward a deeper understanding of policy, context, and real-world impact—challenging the global community to adapt and lead in a rapidly changing landscape.
Immediately following the opening presentations, the scientific plenary panel will take the stage.