PRESS RELEASE: From Principle to Practice: New Checklist Supports Patient Engagement in Rare Disease Value Research

IVI, a non-profit research organization committed to advancing the science, practice, and use of health technology assessment (HTA) in healthcare, is proud to announce the launch of the Rare Disease Patient Engagement (RDPE) Guidance and Checklist, a practical, downloadable resource designed to support meaningful patient and caregiver engagement across all phases of rare disease research […]

PRESS RELEASE: IVI Appoints Marc Boutin as President & Chief Executive Officer

IVI today announced the appointment of Marc Boutin as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 18, 2026. A family caregiver, patient advocate, executive, and patient himself, Boutin brings a lived perspective that informs his leadership at the Center. He also brings more than two decades of experience advancing patient-centered health policy, building […]

PRESS RELEASE: IVI Releases Blueprint for Patient-Centered Value Research

Alexandria, VA – July 16, 2025 – IVI, a non-profit research organization committed to advancing the science, practice, and use of health technology assessment (HTA) in healthcare, is proud to announce the release of a new foundational resource: Blueprint for Patient-Centered Value Research. Co-developed with community leaders, researchers, and policy experts, the Blueprint provides practical […]

PRESS RELEASE: IVI has announced the 6th Annual Methods Summit, “Exploring Patient-Centered Value Research from Definition to Dissemination”

Alexandria, VA – January 15, 2025 – IVI, a non-profit research organization committed to advancing the science, practice, and use of health technology assessment (HTA) in healthcare, is proud to announce the 6th Annual Methods Summit, “Exploring Patient-Centered Value Research from Definition to Dissemination,” on March 19, 2025, in Washington, DC. This will be an in-person […]

PRESS RELEASE: IVI Announces Release of Patient-Centered Economic Impacts Learning Report

Alexandria, VA – October 17, 2024 – The IVI (Center), a non-profit research organization committed to advancing the science, practice, and use of health technology assessment (HTA) in healthcare, has released a new learning report, “Uncovering the True Cost of Healthcare: Patient Journey Mapping to Inform Economic Impacts,” based on the first workshop of a six-part […]

PRESS RELEASE: IVI’s Health Equity Program Releases Final Report in Series Highlighting Action Steps for Integrating Equity into HTA

Alexandria, VA – September 4, 2024 – The IVI (IVI) a non-profit research organization committed to advancing the science, practice, and use of health technology assessment (HTA) in healthcare, today released a new report, “Fulfilling the Promise of Equity in Value-Based Care: A Focus on Communications and Use in HTA.” This report is the third, and […]

PRESS RELEASE: Innovation and Value Initiative Rebrands as the IVI

Alexandria, VA – July 16, 2024 – Today, the Innovation and Value Initiative (IVI), a non-profit research organization committed to advancing the science, practice, and use of health technology assessment (HTA) in healthcare, announced its rebrand to the IVI (IVI). This new name, logo, and brand, along with a revamped website, reflects the organization’s maturation […]