PCORI Grant Process Begins, But Challenge Of Involving Nontraditional Researchers Remains
Executive Summary
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute approved its priorities and research agenda May 21, and revealed funding amounts for clinical comparative research the following day. But, as the board of governors’ discussion showed, one of PCORI’s biggest challenges remains how to bring in nontraditional researchers to help give its research a uniquely patient-centered focus.
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