Missouri's statewide outcomes study: lessons and surprises from the public sector.
Demand is increasing for statewide outcomes initiatives and greater focus on studies of treatment effects for publicly funded patients. Such initiatives pose enormous challenges in management--to involve key stakeholders, to protect confidentiality, and to comply with methodological standards. The state of Missouri is taking a leadership role in this direction.
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