In recent years, there has been growing discussion about digital public infrastructure (DPI)—systems such as digital identity systems, alternative payment methods, and data exchanges that are backed ...

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 ...

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Lars G. Hemkens, Despina G. Contopoulos-Ioannidis and John P.A. Ioannidis Routinely collected data (RCD) are increasingly used for biomedical research. Extensive resources have been invested in this ...

In the article that accompanies this editorial, Lu et al 5 conducted a systematic review on the use of instrumental variable (IV) methods in oncology comparative effectiveness research. The main ...

Comparing the risks and benefits of new drugs against those already on the market will help ensure that patients receive the best treatment, but a lack of data is hindering GPs and clinicians, finds ...

Comparative effectiveness research in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that is based on administrative databases rather than electronic health records or registries is a new research frontier The strengths ...

Unsurprisingly, the next megacycle in tech is blossoming in Brazil. The fast-rising region’s ecosystem has matured since 2012, leading to unprecedented legislative reform, tech innovation, and a ...