CER Has Been A Part Of CMS Coverage Decisions In Recent Years – Avalere
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
During the health care reform debate, much concern was expressed that results of comparative effectiveness research from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute could play a key role in Medicare coverage decisions.
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