Mission
ICER's mission is to lead innovation in comparative effectiveness research through methods that integrate considerations of clinical benefit and economic value. Through a unique collaboration with patients, clinicians, manufacturers, insurers and other healthcare stakeholders, ICER develops tools to support patient decisions and medical policy that share the goal of achieving maximum value for every healthcare dollar.
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| The ICER Appraisal Process: Comparisons with AHRQ’s Methodology |
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ICER has prepared a white paper entitled The ICER Appraisal Process: Comparisons with AHRQ’s Methodology, which discusses key similiarities and differences in its methodology and that of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's Effective Health Care program. This document will be updated periodically as both organizations adapt and update their methods. |
Ongoing Appraisals
Recently Completed Appraisals
Other Key ICER Publications
- Management Options for Low Back Disorders: Final Appraisal
- IMRT for Localized Prostate Cancer: Final Appraisal
- Computed Tomography Colonography and Conventional Colonoscopy: Final Appraisal
- Brachytherapy and Proton Beam Therapy for Clinically Localized, Low-Risk Prostate Cancer: Final Appraisal
- Coronary Computed Tomographic Angiography and Invasive Coronary Angiography: Final Appraisal