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An NIH study of treatments for high blood pressure, called the ALLHAT trial, shows some of the strengths and limitations of comparative effectiveness research to improve patient care. More...

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February 3, 2012 |

On Tuesday night, PIPC Chairman Tony Coelho joined former HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson at the University of Charleston in West Virginia for a speaker series titled "Who Decides Patient Treatments" to discuss the future of health care in the United States.

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January 30, 2012 |

PCORI released a draft of their National Priorities for Research and Research Agenda for public comment. The PCORI Board, which is responsible for funding research, is asking for a 55 day public comment period to discuss and solicit feedback from patients, caregivers, professionals, and the general public on the research priorities.

In the draft, PCORI prioritized five broad research areas:

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October 18, 2011 |

When conducting Comparative Effectiveness Research it is crucial to understand the differences between the players involved in the process. In his remarks at the  2nd Annual Forum on Achieving Patient centeredness , Marc Boutin, executive vice president and COO at the National Health Council, discussed the important differences between the three major players in the process: the patient, the consumer, and the patient advocacy organization. He stated that many times when the patient is discussed they are not defined.

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PIPC Hosts Forum on CER


The Partnership to Improve Patient Care (PIPC) recently held a forum called “Delivering on Patient-Centered CER.” The forum, which featured Senator Max Baucus as its keynote speaker, focused on next steps in achieving patient-centered comparative effectiveness research (CER). To read Sen. Baucus' speech, click here.

In addition to Senator Baucus, PIPC Chairman Tony Coelho moderated a lively and informative discussion with important speakers from the medical community and patient advocacy groups. To read PIPC Chairman Coelho's speech, click here.

Participating in the discussion were:

  • Marc Boutin, Executive Vice President and COO of the National Health Council
  • Joyce Dubow, Senior Health Care Reform Director, Office of Policy & Strategy for AARP
  • Andy Imparato, President and CEO of American Association of People with Disabilities
  • Dr. Jack Lewin, CEO of American College of Cardiology
  • Jennifer M. Luray, Senior Vice President for Susan G. Komen for the Cure Advocacy Alliance
  • Dr. Gary Puckrein, President and CEO of the National Minority Quality Forum
  • Dr. Robert Zwolak, Professor of Vascular Surgery at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.

Click here to see the speeches from the forum.

Below, please see a list of materials that were distributed at the event: