Real-World Use Is Focus Of Updated Definition Of Comparative Effectiveness
Executive Summary
The Federal Coordinating Council for Comparative Effectiveness Research has tweaked its definition of comparative effectiveness to place an emphasis on "real-world" use, as well as improving outcomes
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