U.S., as Part of Stimulus Bill, Will Compare Effectiveness of Medical Treatments
The $787 billion economic stimulus bill approved by Congress will, for the first time, provide substantial amounts of money for the federal government to compare the effectiveness of different treatments for the same illness.
Under the legislation, researchers will receive $1.1 billion to compare drugs, medical devices, surgery and other ways of treating specific conditions. The bill creates a council of up to 15 federal employees to coordinate ...
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Won't that get up the nose of Big Pharm. How are they going to keep the vested interest lobyists away from the guys doing the research. They would have to work in Fort Knox with a division of marines in the grounds.