Comparative effectiveness research and genomic medicine: an evolving partnership for 21st century medicine.
1 billion in funding, and created an interagency advisory group for
comparative effectiveness research (the Federal Coordinating Council for Comparative Research).
Critics of
comparative effectiveness research point to several challenges.
Although information on this resource is limited, librarians should be aware that the
comparative effectiveness research can serve as a clinical reference tool and assist with evidence-based medicine research.
In March 2009, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that 15 experts would guide investments and coordinate research through the Federal Coordinating Council for
Comparative Effectiveness Research.
Philipson, University of Chicago and NBER, "The Impact of
Comparative Effectiveness Research on Health and Health Care Spending"
health care of an increased role for
comparative effectiveness research and related activities.
Comparative effectiveness research refers to studies that examine head-to-head comparisons between two or more clinical interventions.
President Barack Obama's signature political strategy and he has proposed
comparative effectiveness research as one big component.
Support and disseminate the results of
Comparative Effectiveness research to help practitioners and patients chose the best healthcare
Specifically, the bills contain provisions on
comparative effectiveness research, generic biologic drugs, and financial conflicts of interest between doctors and drug makers.
Initial national priorities for
comparative effectiveness research.
