Americans must consider cost and effectiveness when comparing and choosing medical interventions
eurekalert.org     May 15, 2008            

The American College of Physicians proposed today a means to improve physician and patient access to and use of information about clinical and cost-effectiveness when comparing medical products, procedures and services. The recommendations are featured in an article, "Cost-Effectiveness... [read full story]                

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