Monday 12 October 2009

Comparative Effectiveness Reviews and Cost/Benefit Analyses (Economist)

Important health debate from The Economist [link].

"This house believes that the widespread use of comparative effectiveness reviews and cost/benefit analyses will stifle medical innovation and lead to an unacceptable rationing of health care."

Defending the motion - Newt Gingrich
Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and Founder, Center for Health Transformation

Against the motion - Sir Michael Rawlins
Chairman, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)

My vote is for Sir Michael Rawlins.

Tags: Comparative Effectiveness Reviews - Cost-Benefit Analysis - Health Care - Medical Innovation - Michael Rawlins - Newt Ginrich - Rationing
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