Value in Health is a peer‑reviewed scientific journal that focuses on health economics, health outcomes research, and pharmacoeconomics. It serves as the official publication of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR).
Key characteristics
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Discipline | Health economics, outcomes research, pharmacoeconomics, health technology assessment |
| Publisher | Elsevier, on behalf of ISPOR |
| First issue | 1998 |
| Publication frequency | Monthly |
| Language | English |
| ISSN (print) | 1098-3015 |
| ISSN (online) | 1098-3023 |
| Impact factor | 6.1 (2022 Journal Citation Reports) |
| Editorial scope | Original research articles, systematic reviews, methodological papers, health technology assessments, and policy analyses related to the value of health interventions and services. |
| Target audience | Academics, clinicians, policymakers, health‑technology assessors, and industry professionals involved in evaluating the economic and clinical outcomes of medical treatments and public health programs. |
Historical notes
- The journal was launched in 1998 to provide a dedicated platform for the emerging field of health‑related economic evaluation.
- Over time, it has expanded its scope to include real‑world evidence, patient‑reported outcomes, and decision‑analytic modeling.
- Value in Health regularly publishes special issues and supplements that focus on particular disease areas, methodological advancements, or regional health‑policy topics.
Relevance in the field
Value in Health is regarded as a leading outlet for high‑quality research that informs cost‑effectiveness analyses, budget impact studies, and broader assessments of health‑care value. Its articles are frequently cited in guidelines, reimbursement decisions, and health‑policy debates worldwide.
Access and indexing
- The journal is indexed in major bibliographic databases such as PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and the Web of Science.
- Content is available through institutional subscriptions and, for individual articles, via the Elsevier ScienceDirect platform. Some articles are open access under Elsevier’s hybrid model.
Related entities
- ISPOR – The International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, which organizes conferences and produces guidelines that often appear in the journal.
- Health technology assessment (HTA) – A field closely linked to the journal’s scope, involving systematic evaluation of the properties, effects, and impacts of health technology.
External links
- Official journal website: https://www.ispor.org/publications/value-in-health
- Publisher page (Elsevier): https://www.journals.elsevier.com/value-in-health
