As benchmarking is now becoming a part of payment models, practices realize they need comparative data to understand how well they perform relative to their competitors and whether there is room for ...

Comparative information about different approaches to treating a disease or condition plays a critical role in the success of any competitive, market-based health care system in achieving quality and ...

Government funding is slated to boost comparative studies of prescription drugs. The economic stimulus package approved by Congress in February 2009 provides more than $1 billion to support research ...

New technologies, including prescription drugs and medical devices, are a major driver of increases in U.S. health care expenditures, which have grown by an estimated 71% since 2000. 1 The U.S. market ...

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In today’s interconnected world, higher education plays a significant role in shaping individuals and societies. However, the lack of comparable international data on HE systems still represents an ...