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NCCN Posts Comparative Effectiveness White Paper for Public Comment
Date:11/9/2009

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has posted a draft white paper for public comment that details a draft paradigm for near-term comparative effectiveness clinical evaluations based upon existing data. The document introduces the NCCN Comparative Therapeutic Index(TM) (CTI), a consensus-based process that compares the risk-versus-benefit of different treatment options recommended in the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology(TM). The paper will be posted for public comment through November 23, 2009.

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Drawing on the expertise from the world's thought leaders in oncology, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Oncology Comparative Effectiveness Work Group has developed a systematic process for applying existing data in comparative effectiveness clinical evaluations in the field of oncology that will benefit both physicians and patients. These recommendations are detailed in a draft white paper currently posted on NCCN.org that will be available for public comment through November 23, 2009.

The NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology(TM) are widely recognized and used as the standard of care in oncology in both the academic and community settings and significantly influence appropriate practice patterns, prescribing behavior, and coverage policy. With ready access to oncology experts in all relevant specialties, NCCN convened the NCCN Oncology Comparative Effectiveness Work Group comprised of expert members representing patients, clinicians, managed care, pharma/biotech, and health policy with the intent of driving the national policy process on comparative effectiveness and improving patient care.

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