AHRQ Posts Comparative Effectiveness Research Summaries

AHRQ's Effective Health Care Program has created free summaries comparing the effectiveness of various treatments for different health conditions. Summaries are available for both clinicians and consumers, covering a wide range of conditions, including diabetes, mental health issues, and cancer. AHRQ does warn that these research summaries are not clinical recommendations or guidelines and should not be interpreted as such.  Presumably, AHRQ also does not intend for this information to be used in coverage or payment decisions by payers. The publication of this type of information, though, is a step in the right direction toward engaging consumers more in their own care and creating a foundation for patients and clinicians to have informed discussions about treatment options. 

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