The Role and Scope of Comparative Effectiveness in our Evolving Health Care System: Balancing Treatment Choices with Budget Reality
BNA, Inc.
September 10, 2008
Michael M. Gaba- Washington
Renee R. Wentzel- Washington
This article discusses how medical technologies have revolutionized the medical practice. However, the FDA doesn't currently require comparative studies to determine if medical devices are safe and effective for its intended uses. This has been debated for many years and policy-makers are more closely examining the effectiveness of this research. Please click on the below link to view the article.
This article also appeared in BNA's September 12, 2008 Medicare Report and its October 10, 2008 Pharmaceutical Law & Industry Report
The Role and Scope of Comparative Effectiveness in our Evolving Health Care System: Balancing Treatment Choices with Budget Reality