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4/8 Webinar on CER Collaborative: Tools You Can Use
The CER Collaborative--a group formed by the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP), the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) and the National Pharmaceutical…
#TBT: Enrollment Deadline & the Role of Rx in Health Exchanges
As part of our “Throwback Thursday” blog series, we’re taking a look at a research topic that’s currently in the news and tagging it with previous research, videos or commentaries in a…
CER Collaborative Rolls Out New Resources to Aid Formulary Decision-Making
A newly published series of peer-reviewed articles developed by the CER Collaborative will help formulary decision-makers more effectively evaluate comparative effectiveness research (CER) studies…
The New Pharmaceutical Paradigm: Capturing Value, Improving Access, and Maximizing Outcomes
Dr. Chuck Shih, NPC’s fellow in comparative effectiveness research, discusses how the use and management of pharmaceuticals are being integrated into new care delivery and payment models in a column…
Practice-Based Research Networks: Will Their Promise Become Reality?
Practice-based research networks (PBRNs) could provide “real-world” answers to health care treatment questions, but researchers must first address a variety of evidence, regulatory and communications…
#TBT: Alzheimer’s & Access to Health Information
As part of our “Throwback Thursday” blog series, we’re taking a look at a research topic that’s currently in the news and tagging it with previous research, videos or commentaries in a…
NPC Asks CMS to Consider Patients’ Individual Treatment Effects In Part D Rulemaking
The National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) today asked the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to consider maintaining “protected classes” designations under its prescription drug benefit…
ICYMI: Articles of Interest (February 2014)
It’s nearly impossible to stay on top of all the articles you need to read when thousands of peer-reviewed journal articles are published each month. Below are a handful of articles concerning…
#TBT: Need Evidence to Inform Health Decisions? Do it GRACEfully with our Checklist
As part of our “Throwback Thursday” blog series, we’re taking a look at a research topic that’s currently in the news and tagging it with previous research, videos or commentaries in a…
#TBT: Bob Costas, Presenteeism and Its Impact on Productivity
As part of our “Throwback Thursday” blog series, we’re taking a look at a research topic that’s currently in the news and tagging it with previous research, videos or commentaries in a relevant way…
ICYMI: CER Articles of Interest
With thousands of peer-reviewed journal articles published each month, it’s nearly impossible to stay on top of all the articles you need to read. That’s why we’ve highlighted a handful of articles…
How Can Big Data Improve Innovation and Health Care?
The use of “big data” is growing rapidly in health-related research, but how can it be leveraged to improve innovation and health care?Join experts from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA),…
ACOs and Medication Management
Recent research has shown that many accountable care organizations (ACOs) have room for improvement, with a key finding being the potential value of expanding the role of pharmacists in the ACO…
#TBT: Pragmatic Clinical Trials
After deciding that we didn’t want to post embarrassing photos on Instagram, we opted instead to bring the “Throwback Thursday” concept to our blog. Starting today, on every other Thursday we’re…
PCORI to Study More Head-to-Head Comparisons in 2014
At a conference last week, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Executive Director Dr. Joe Selby announced plans to fund more comparative effectiveness research (CER) examining head…
Missed Our Webinar on ACOs? Catch the Archive!
Did you miss this week’s webinar on accountable care organizations (ACOs)? Want to watch the webinar again or share it with your colleagues?
Achieving Quality in ACOs: A Webinar & Infographic
As Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) gain traction among both private and public payers, so do expectations that these networks of health care providers will improve the quality of patient care…