Fewer Drugs, Shorter Lives, Less Prosperity: The Impact of Comparative Effectiveness Research on Health and Wealth

Volume: 45, Issue: 6, Pages: 699 - 703
Published: Nov 1, 2011
Abstract
1.Advocates of comparative effectiveness research (CER) claim it can be used to reduce health care spending because a large portion pays for medical technologies that add little health or social benefit. This assumption runs counter to evidence that medical innovation is associated with lower and greater longevity.2.To the extent that CER is used to reduce the development and use of new drugs, devices, and diagnostics, it is important to...
Paper Details
Title
Fewer Drugs, Shorter Lives, Less Prosperity: The Impact of Comparative Effectiveness Research on Health and Wealth
Published Date
Nov 1, 2011
Volume
45
Issue
6
Pages
699 - 703
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