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S.3408: Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced July 31, 2008
- Latest Major Action July 31, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2008 - Amends title XI (General Provisions, Peer Review, and Administrative Simplification) of the Social Security Act to provide for a program of comparative effectiveness research for health care. Defines "comparative effectiveness research" as research evaluating and comparing the implications and outcomes of two or more health care strategies to address a particular medical condition. Establishes...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| July 31, 2008 |
Introduced in the Senate by Max Baucus (D-Mont.) |