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Politics and Policy of Comparative Effectiveness: Looking Back, Looking Ahead

Thursday, September 9, 12-1:30 p.m. (EDT)
Mathematica Policy Research
600 Maryland Avenue, SW, Suite 550
Washington, DC 20024-2512

Interest in comparative effectiveness research (evaluating which health care interventions work best under what circumstances) has surged in recent years. In an era of rising health care spending, policymakers seek tools to moderate the cost of public entitlement programs and to facilitate affordable coverage expansions. Health care reform included a major new initiative on comparative effectiveness research, but a number of important questions were deferred to another time. This forum will discuss four ongoing policy challenges relevant to the successful implementation of comparative effectiveness research: funding, appropriate use, direction of the enterprise, and proper scope. Read the associated issue brief.

To attend in person, send an email by Friday, September 3, with your name and contact information
to chce@mathematica-mpr.com. Lunch will be provided. Directions
To attend by webinar, register here.
For more information, contact Rachel Machta, (202) 250-3570.

Agenda and Participants

Speakers
Eugene Rich, M.D., Director, Center on Health Care Effectiveness, Mathematica Policy Research
Beth Docteur, Vice President & Director of Policy Analysis, Center for Studying Health System Change

Opening Comments and Panel Discussion
Moderated by Beth Docteur

Panelists
Shawn Bishop, Democratic Staff, U.S. Senate Finance Committee
Stephen Cha, M.D., Professional Staff Member, House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce
Jean Slutsky, Director, Center for Outcomes and Evidence, AHRQ
Sean Tunis, M.D., Director, Center for Medical Technology Policy

Audience Questions and Answers
Moderated by Eugene Rich