Critical Steps to Construct a Budget Impact Analysis

Learn how to estimate the budget and health impact of adding a new healthcare technology to a reimbursement list.

This introductory course outlines the essential methods and critical steps for conducting budget impact analyses (BIA) in the context of health insurance reimbursement. Participants will explore both static and dynamic modeling approaches through real-world examples and AI technology.

Technical Topics Include:

• Estimating the target population
• Selecting an appropriate time horizon
• Identifying current vs. projected treatment mix
• Calculating drug costs (current and future)
• Assessing changes in disease-related costs
• Estimating and presenting budget impact and health outcomes
• Incorporating scenario analyses to test assumptions and uncertainty

This Course Offers Practical Tools You Can Use Immediately:

• A clear 6-step framework for budget impact analysis
• Guidance on structuring and presenting results for decision makers
• Exposure to real BIA models to reinforce learning

Designed for professionals with some background in pharmacoeconomics, this course combines foundational concepts with applied insights to support reimbursement decision-making.

FACULTY MEMBERS

Jianwei Xuan, PhD
Professor
China Southern Medical University
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Guangzhou, China

C. Daniel Mullins, PhD
Professor & Executive Director, the PATIENTS Program
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Baltimore, MD, USA

This short course is offered in person at the ISPOR Real-World Evidence Summit 2025. Separate registration is required. Visit the ISPOR Real-World Evidence Summit 2025 Program page to register and learn more.