PHSR 605 INTRODUCTION TO CER-PCOR FOR THE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
This course provides an overview of comparative effectiveness and patient-centered outcomes research (CER-PCOR) geared toward clinicians and covers a wide range of topics including CER-PCOR history, definitions, and evolution of key terms. The course also covers identifying and engaging stakeholders; evidence-based medicine; current policy issues; government and private sector roles and programs; PCORI, AHRQ, NIH, HHS, and FDA programs; CMS and private insurer uses; patient engagement and advocacy; and application to clinical decision-making.