PHSR 705 INTRODUCTION TO CER AND PCOR
This course provides an overview of comparative effectiveness and patient-centered outcomes research (CER/PCOR) covering a wide range of topics including history, definitions, and evolution of key terms. Additional topics include: identifying and engaging stakeholders; evidence-based medicine and health technology assessment; current policy issues; government and private sector roles and programs; PCORI, AHRQ, NIH, HHS, FDA, programs; CMS and private insurer uses; the role of cost/QALY; patient engagement and advocacy; evolving methods and standards resources; and methods and policy controversies.