| Evidence-based coverage policy. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11558722 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Many health plans apply evidence-based approaches to coverage decisions. The foundation of such approaches is the systematic review of information about the effectiveness of medical interventions. This paper discusses the principles underlying evidence-based coverage policy and how they are applied by two major programs: the Technology Evaluation Center of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and the Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee. Although such policies likely have limited effects on spending, they can help to direct medical resources toward effective care. |
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Authors:
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A M Garber |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Health affairs (Project Hope) Volume: 20 ISSN: 0278-2715 ISO Abbreviation: Health Aff (Millwood) Publication Date: 2001 Sep-Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-09-17 Completed Date: 2001-10-18 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8303128 Medline TA: Health Aff (Millwood) Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 62-82 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Center for Health Policy, Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, USA. |
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Biomedical Technology* Evidence-Based Medicine / economics* Health Care Rationing* Humans Insurance Coverage* Insurance, Health / economics* Medicare / economics Organizational Policy United States |
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