
Comments on Rob Abbott’s piece on the HEOR Competencies Framework by ISPOR!
Highlights
- Core competencies are essential, not just in business but also in public & non-profit sectors.
- ISPOR’s HEOR Framework, launch in 2020, is a pioneering tool guiding academic programs & aiding professionals in their career paths.
- While the universality of core competencies is commendable, how adaptable are they to the unique challenges of non-business sectors?
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