Special Interest Groups

ISPOR members initiate special interest groups to advance health economic and outcomes research and the use of this research in healthcare decisions. Special interest groups develop valuable tools and manuscripts for the global heath economic outcome research audience. Special interest group membership is open to all ISPOR members.

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Mission

To provide an opportunity for ISPOR members to identify current and trending topics and initiate platforms that focus on such topics.

Objectives

To engage ISPOR members within the topic area to advance health economic and outcomes research and the use of this research in health care decisions.
To develop area topics into educational and/or scientific work products
To monitor and share information relating to area topics

Membership and Structure

Special interest group membership is open to all ISPOR members

SIG Structure

Special Interest Group Leadership

Each SIG is led by a Chair-elect, Chair, and a Past chair who serve in each position for a 1-year term resulting in a 3-year commitment

Responsibilities of Leadership

Provide overall direction and leadership
Identify the topics SIG members would like to address
- Categorizing topics into long, short term projects
- Identify the appropriate platforms for delivery
Work with the Working Group co-chairs to ensure the timeliness of all projects
Address any issues within the group
Provide quarterly updates to the SIG membership
Report the progress of the SIG projects via the yearly business and project plan to HSPC
Recruit new SIG members

Key Project Working Group

Manuscript in Value in Health or Value Outcomes & Spotlight
Short Courses
Tools for Website

Member Engagement Working Group

Webinars
Journal Club
Presentation at ISPOR meetings or other organization meetings
Encouraged communication