IOM Recommends New National Program To Evaluate Effectiveness Of Health Care Products And Services And End Confusion About Which Work Best

Solutions to some of the nation’s most pressing health problems hinge on the ability to identify which diagnostic, treatment, and prevention services work best for various patients and circumstances. Spending on ineffective care contributes to rising health costs and insurance premiums. Variations in how health care providers treat the same conditions reflect uncertainty and disagreement about what the standards for clinical practice should be.

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Filed under: Health Insurance / Medical Insurance on January 29th, 2008