Meeting

The Role of Purchasers and Payers in the Clinical Research Entreprise

When:

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 (8:30 AM)

Topic(s):

Biomedical and Health Research, Public Health

Activity:

Clinical Research Roundtable

Board(s):

Board on Health Sciences Policy

In a workshop organized by the Clinical Research roundtable, representatives from purchaser organizations (employers), payer organizations (health plans and insurance companies), and other stakeholder organizations (voluntary health associations, clinical researchers, research organizations, and the technology community) came together to explore:

• What do purchasers and payers need from the Clinical Research Enterprise?
• How have current efforts in clinical research met their needs?
• What are purchasers, payers, and other stakeholders willing to contribute to the enterprise?