http://blog.medadnews.com/index.php/2009/05/21/trying-to-demystify-comparative-effectiveness/ Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:06:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://blog.medadnews.com/index.php/2009/05/21/trying-to-demystify-comparative-effectiveness/comment-page-1/#comment-23 davidav Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:28:05 +0000 http://blog.medadnews.com/?p=117#comment-23 Great post. It is important to discuss comparative effectiveness as healthcare reform continues to move forward. I believe it will be an integral part of the plan that is developed. I also believe that people shouldn't necessarily assume that a comparative effectiveness model will mean that cheaper drugs will always be chosen over more expensive options. Newer products such as Herceptin are being used throughout the world--in spite of their higher price tags--because they have demonstrated clear efficacy compared to older drugs. Great post. It is important to discuss comparative effectiveness as healthcare reform continues to move forward. I believe it will be an integral part of the plan that is developed. I also believe that people shouldn’t necessarily assume that a comparative effectiveness model will mean that cheaper drugs will always be chosen over more expensive options. Newer products such as Herceptin are being used throughout the world–in spite of their higher price tags–because they have demonstrated clear efficacy compared to older drugs.

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