title: How CER could pay for itself--insights from vertebral fracture treatments.
authors.affiliation: International Program in Health Policy and Practice, Commonwealth Fund, New York, USA.
authors.forename: Adam G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Elshaug
authors.forename: Alan M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Garber
mesh_terms: D057186:Comparative Effectiveness Research / Q000191:economics*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D006801:Humans; D058498:Kyphoplasty / Q000191:economics*; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications*; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D059408:Pain Management; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D054854:Vertebroplasty / Q000191:economics*