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ICHOM is proud to share a breakthrough in major injury care – the globally endorsed ICHOM Major Injury Set, now published in The Lancet eClinicalMedicine. Developed with input from 28 patients and experts across 11 countries, the framework defines 26 standardized outcomes that capture long-term patient-reported health status, psychological well-being, functioning, and clinical outcomes. This
The European Medical Centre (EMC) in Jeddah continues to redefine excellence in patient-centered care, placing outcomes that truly matter to patients at the heart of healthcare delivery. Earlier this October, EMC proudly participated in the ICHOM 2025 Conference in Dublin as a Gold Sponsor and Transformation Partner, sharing Saudi Arabia’s experience in implementing Value-Based Healthcare
Across the United States, the behavioral health care system has struggled to consistently measure outcomes that truly reflect the needs and goals of people living with serious mental illness (SMI).1 While clinical data, such as hospitalizations and measures of basic functioning, are commonly tracked, many critical aspects of recovery—like social support, trust, personal goals, and
ICHOM is pleased to share a new white paper from one of our Patient Partner Alliance (PPA) members, PiCC United: Mental Health Support in Trials – Moving Beyond the Participant Role. Drawing on patient and caregiver experiences across Europe, the paper highlights how clinical trial participation often places significant emotional and practical strain on both
The Australian Health Service Alliance (AHSA) has announced a landmark performance-based funding arrangement that rewards hospitals for improving patient-reported experiences rather than simply delivering more procedures. Central to this shift is ICHOM’s Knowledge Partner Voice of the Patient (VoP), which has gathered feedback from over 101,000 patients on issues such as communication, safety, involvement in
We’re proud to share that Dr. Jens Deerberg-Wittram, ICHOM’s first President and a pioneer in value-based healthcare (VBHC), has been named the 2025 Michael E. Porter Lectureship recipient. A driving force in the VBHC movement for over a decade, Jens has championed the mission to transform health systems by focusing on outcomes that matter most
ICHOM is proud to share a breakthrough in obesity care – the world’s first globally endorsed core outcome set for adults living with obesity, published in The Lancet eClinical Medicine. This milestone goes beyond weight and BMI, providing a holistic framework that captures the full picture of health and well-being, and sets a new global
The Valor Saúde Brasil (IVSB) Leaders Award returns in 2025 with expanded reach and deeper impact, honoring institutions that are reshaping Brazilian healthcare through transparency, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. Led by Grupo IAG Saúde, the award has evolved from a single national event into a regionally structured program, allowing for broader participation and stronger local
The International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandor Marik as its new Chief Innovation Officer, beginning in July 2025. Sandor brings a powerful combination of healthcare expertise, digital innovation, and global leadership to the organization. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Technology at Confluent Health,
At ICHOM, we are proud to highlight the pioneering work of our partner, the European Medical Centre (EMC) in Jeddah, in advancing the principles of Value-Based Healthcare (VBHC). Through a strategic collaboration with CAPADEV LLP, EMC has successfully implemented Patient-Reported Outcome and Experience Measures (PROMs and PREMs) in its spine care program – demonstrating a
We’re excited to share a deeply insightful conversation between Jennifer Bright, MPA, President of the International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM), and Jason Wolf, President and CEO of The Beryl Institute. This episode is part of To Care is Human, The Beryl Institute’s podcast series focused on elevating the human experience in healthcare, where
A globally respected leader in healthcare innovation and reform, Dr. Kuipers brings decades of clinical, academic, and executive experience to ICHOM’s mission of advancing patient-centered, value-based healthcare worldwide. His career spans high-impact roles, including most recently serving as Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport in the Netherlands from 2022 to 2024, where he championed integrated
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