International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR)

From the Samford directory, Sep 7, 2026

ISPOR is the professional society for pharmacoeconomics and health outcomes research and is the leading source for scientific conferences, peer-reviewed and MEDLINE®-indexed publications, good practices guidance, education, collaboration, and tools/resources in the HEOR (health economics and outcomes research) field. ISPOR believes that every healthcare decision should be informed by the best scientific research derived from rigorous, proven methodologies. The mission of ISPOR is "to promote health economics and outcomes research excellence to improve decision making for health globally."ISPOR is a nonprofit organization that welcomes all healthcare stakeholders as members, including researchers, academicians, regulators and assessors, public and private payers, healthcare providers, industry, and patient representatives. The student chapter of ISPOR at Samford University is a graduate student organization of the McWhorter School of Pharmacy. Membership in the student chapter is open to all pharmacy students. ISPOR student chapter meetings usually feature a guest speaker or webinar that highlights the intersection of pharmacists with health outcomes research, health care policy, and decision making. One of the main goals of the chapter is to inform pharmacy students of the myriad of opportunities for pharmacists beyond traditional clinical and community roles. In addition to chapter meetings, the chapter raises funds for philanthropic organizations such as the International Red Cross and Red Crescent and works to support student research. The chapter also sponsors a journal club competition to promote student awareness of research and give the opportunity to practice evaluating primary literature.