Recently, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its report, Research on the Comparative Effectiveness of Medical Treatments, on comparative effectiveness research (CER).  This report, released amidst sustained legislative efforts to introduce and pass CER legislation, is CBO's first public document on CER since the release of the "Estimate of Section 904 (Comparative Effectiveness Research) of H.R. 3162, the Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007" (CHAMP). 

This new report is likely to force additional scrutiny of the impact of comparative effectiveness on the healthcare sector, and may amplify the call for federal investment in CER.  As policymakers work to define CER's future direction, stakeholders must better understand the policy and economic analysis that underpin the momentum, and the potential implications for the healthcare industry should more aggressive CER become a shorter-term reality. 

Please join Avalere Health for a 90-minute interactive audio conference that will highlight:

• CBO's recently released report on CER;
• Avalere Health's new analysis that presents a framework for understanding the drivers of costs and savings of CER programs; and  
• Potential business impact on manufacturers, health plans, and patients

• Dan Mendelson, President, Avalere Health
• Peter Orszag, Director, Congressional Budget Office
• Stuart Guterman, Director, Program on Medicare's Future, The Commonwealth Fund

Registration Prices :
Avalere Client	$300
Commercial	$375
Government	$50
Hill Staff	Complimentary
Non-profit	Special rates apply*

*For information, please call Tom Moreno at 202.207.3471 or email tmoreno@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.