Comparative Treatment Research Program Part of Stimulus

February 22nd, 2009

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Scientific American’s 60 Second Science Blog reports on a research program in the stimulus package that will compare how different medical treatments address various ailments.  The overall goal appears to be addressing rising health care costs, which explains why some of the opposition to this program comes from those concerned that it will lead to rationed care.  The project will be guided by a 15-member council and will coordinate its work with the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Institutes of Health, and the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality.  Other countries, including England, France and Denmark, conduct similar research, but how their research outcomes affect treatment or health care varies.

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