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Health reforms set comparative-research goals: insurers hope to target spending toward the most effective medical treatments.

Publication: Managed Healthcare Executive
Publication Date: 01-JUN-08
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Health reforms set comparative-research goals: insurers hope to target spending toward the most effective medical treatments.(POLITICS AND POLICY)

Article Excerpt
As the 2008 presidential campaign moves into its final stages, Democrats and Republicans continue to promise expanded coverage and improved quality of care. Their main problem is identifying viable strategies for funding these initiatives.

The situation has generated enthusiasm on the campaign trail for developing objective information on the effectiveness of medical treatments and therapies in real-world settings. Sen. John McCain says publicizing information on treatment options and developing national standards for measuring outcomes can address the...



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