Number: RL34208
Title: Comparative Clinical Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness Research: Background, History, and Overview
Authors: Gretchen A. Jacobson, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: To help inform the discussion surrounding comparative clinical effectiveness research, this report provides an overview and discusses past and current comparative clinical effectiveness research and other forms of technology assessment in the United States. This report also discusses the use of technology assessment in the U.S. and other countries, and the potential role of a new comparative effectiveness research entity.
Pages: 50
Date: October 15, 2007