Institute for Clinical Effectiveness

The Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy (IECS) is an independent, non-profit academic institution based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, dedicated to health research and education. Founded in 2002, it has established itself as a premier center for Health Technology Assessment (HTA) and evidence-based medicine in Latin America. The organization provides a wide range of services, including clinical trial management, epidemiological research, and economic evaluations for healthcare systems. IECS collaborates with global entities such as the World Health Organization and the Cochrane Collaboration to improve health equity and efficiency. Its multidisciplinary team focuses on high-impact areas like cardiovascular health, oncology, and maternal-child health, informing public health policy and clinical practice guidelines across the region. The institute also offers extensive postgraduate training and capacity-building programs for health professionals.