COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS RESEARCH

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Comparative effectiveness research (CER) is a type of research that compares the benefits, harms, and cost-effectiveness of different health interventions for a specific medical condition. The goal of CER is to provide health care providers, patients, and policymakers with the evidence needed to make informed decisions about the best treatments for a given medical condition.

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