Membership Has Its Benefits
Becoming a member of the leading global scientific and educational organization for health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) has many advantages. Not only do ISPOR members receive benefits and opportunities that are uniquely relevant to the field of HEOR, but they also become part of a global collaborative HEOR community. ISPOR's nearly 18,000 individual and regional chapter members in more than 100 countries play a critical role in the Society's mission to promote HEOR excellence to improve decision making for health globally. A Membership Fact Sheet is available here. A few highlights of member benefits include:
Global Scientific Conferences
ISPOR's world-class, scientific conferences convene the leading experts in HEOR and include annual conferences in North America and Europe, virtual regional summits for Asia Pacific and Latin America, and topically-focused summits.
Educational and Training Programs
The Society's HEOR short courses and webinars offer critical education for HEOR professionals worldwide. HEOR Learning LabTM provides unlimited, on-demand educational video content on a wide variety of HEOR topics to facilitate learning and innovative approaches in the field.
Publications
Members have unrestricted access to ISPOR journals, including Value in Health, Value in Health Regional Issues, and Value & Outcomes Spotlight. ISPOR members also receive newsletters.
HEOR Resources
Developed by the Society's Scientific and Health Policy working groups, ISPOR's HEOR resources include Good Practices Reports and More, HEOR By Topic, Top 10 HEOR Trends, ISPOR Presentations Database, HEOR News Desk, and more.
Online Communities
Online communities provide an interactive resource for ISPOR members to connect around the world. Communities offer members the opportunity to engage in the conversation, contribute resources, share experiences, learn about volunteer opportunities, and provide HEOR content.
Contribute to the Science
Join the Society's Scientific and Health Policy working groups (task forces, special interest groups, and council working groups) that contribute to the high quality, consensus nature of ISPOR's HEOR resources to advance HEOR and its use in healthcare decisions. Contact us for more information on ISPOR working groups.
Networking
In addition to ISPOR's global conferences and educational programs, networking and collaboration is facilitated through regional and student chapters, consortia, and regional networks. Contact us for more information on regional chapters or student chapters.
Career Development
HEOR Competencies Framework™
The Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) Competencies Framework™ initiative seeks to define the competencies that professionals need for success in the field of HEOR.
The objectives of the Competencies Framework are to comprehensively define:
- Competencies that professionals need for success in the field
- Competency gaps that are often seen in candidates and employees
- Training and education gaps that need to be addressed
Pathways to Leadership
Learn more about how you can forge your own “Pathway to ISPOR Leadership".
Gain Leadership Experience
Discover how members can develop leadership skills and gain experience by engaging as a volunteer leader with ISPOR through the Volunteer Portal. ISPOR volunteer leaders must be active members. Members must log in with their ISPOR profile credentials to view the portal.