Mining Comparative Effectiveness Research to Drive State Health Policy Making
Wednesday, October 19th
11:00 AM-12:30PM
Emerging bodies of research such as comparative effectiveness research and patient-centered outcomes research can point state policymakers toward proven approaches for coverage decisions, and benefit and health service delivery model design. In the context of a health care system shifting toward value-based models, evidence-based policy is an essential tool. States are on a continuum in terms of their approaches to generating, accessing, evaluating and applying evidence in health policymaking. This session gives a national overview of what states are doing in this area as well as a case study on Colorado’s efforts. It will also discuss state initiatives to include consumer voices in evidence-based policymaking.
Funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute with support from the Milbank Memorial Fund.
Moderator:
Chris Atchison
Speakers:
For individuals living with complex, often chronic conditions, and their families, palliative care can provide relief from symptoms, improve satisfaction and outcomes, and help address critical mental and spiritual needs during difficult times. Now more than ever, there is growing recognition of the importance of palliative care services for individuals with serious illness, such as advance care planning, pain and symptom management, care coordination, and team-based, multi-disciplinary support. These services can help patients and families cope with the symptoms and stressors of disease, better anticipate and avoid crises, and reduce unnecessary and/or unwanted care. While this model is grounded in evidence that demonstrates improved quality of life, better outcomes, and reduced cost for patients, only a fraction of individuals who could benefit from palliative care receive it. 
