About Us

The Australian Chapter embraces health care researchers from all disciplines conducting health care research in Australia. These disciplines include all those with a focus on health economics, epidemiology, decision analysis, modelling, risk assessment, patient-reported outcomes (quality of life), use of ‘real world’ data such as health care database analyses, observational studies, patient register.

Our Mission

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Promote the science of pharmacoeconomics (health economics) and outcomes research, including by arranging and attending conferences and workshops relating to scientific matters, primarily within Australia.

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Foster the development of excellence in scientific education and research in respect of health economics and outcomes research.

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Provide an environment where knowledge in respect of health economics and outcomes research can be shared at an Australasian level.

Act as a resource at an Australasian level for individuals interested in health economics and outcomes research.

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Encourage research in respect of health economics and outcomes research in Australasia through ISPOR.

Serve as a bridge in bringing together Australasian members of industry, academia, government and other health-related organizations.

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Provide an opportunity for Australasian chapter members to become more familiar with the activities of ISPOR as well as participate in its activities.