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Comparative Effectiveness

Protecting Innovation and Progress in Medical Care June 10, 2009 Comparative Effectiveness Commentary

Presentation before the Federal Coordinating CouncilFor Comparative Effectiveness Research **Click here to watch the webcast.** Thank you for inviting my comments today about the role of comparative effectiveness research in American health care. My name is Grace-Marie Turner, and I…

Senate Finance Committee Proposals for Delivery System Reform: Analysis of Comparative Effectiveness Review Options May 7, 2009 Grace-Marie Turner Comparative Effectiveness Commentary

The Senate Finance Committee says it is considering options to establish a “long-term or permanent framework to set national priorities for comparative clinical effectiveness research” to compare clinical outcomes of various therapies or medical treatment strategies. The committee outlines several options,…

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