Comparative effectiveness collaborations
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network, a non-profit alliance of 21 cancer centers, has established a work group of experts in clinical oncology and guideline development to write a white paper "with the intent to drive the national policy process on comparative effectiveness." TheLewin Group has founded the Center for Comparative Effectiveness Research to conduct data analysis and predict longitudinal health outcomes. Aspect Medical Systems announced a five-year comparative effectiveness research collaboration with Cleveland Clinic to improve post-surgery outcomes