CER Draft Definition Raises No Red Flags, But More Clarity Sought
Executive Summary
The draft definition of comparative effectiveness research released by the Federal Coordinating Council for Comparative Effectiveness Research indicates a lot of flexibility in terms of what kinds of research may be conducted
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