The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) recently began producing consumer-oriented versions of its evidence-based comparative effectiveness research reports; the guides publish costs of various over-the-counter and prescription drugs in addition to other decision-making information.  Learn how these guides are developed, how they have impacted the physician-patient relationship, and about the government’s role in influencing decision-making at the patient level.   

 This 90-minute, interactive audio conference will discuss:

• The challenges with translating comparative effectiveness research into meaningful decision tools
• The impact of the consumer and clinical guides on patient care and on changing consumers' healthcare decision-making habits
• How AHRQ's tools may evolve in the future as part of its overall Effective Health Care Program

Register

• Tanisha Carino, PhD, Director, Avalere Health
• Jean Slutsky, PA, MSPH, Director, Center for Outcomes and Evidence, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
• Jennifer Bright, MPA, Vice President, State Policy, National Mental Health Association
• Sandra K. Robinson, MSPH, Information Products Manager, John M. Eisenberg Clinical Decisions and Communications Science Center, Oregon Health and Science University

Registration Prices :
Commercial	$375
Government	$250
Avalere Client	$300
Non-profit	Special rates apply.*

*For information, please call Rebecca Elkanick at 202.207.3831 or email relkanick@avalerehealth.net.

Cancellation Policy: To receive a refund, notice is required at least seven business days prior to the audio conference. With proper notice, fees are refunded minus a $40 service fee. No refunds are given for cancellations received with less than seven days notice. Avalere Health reserves the right to cancel or reschedule an audio conference due to unforeseen circumstances.