Abstract
This paper provides an overview of how outcomes research can contribute to controlling health care costs while improving the quality of care for patients. Outcomes research is a process of figuring out what works best in medicine, for whom and when. The paper covers three areas: First, a discussion of the objectives related to outcomes research -- how this effort can contribute to cost containment and quality enhancement. Second, a brief review of four case examples of instances where outcomes research is, in fact, accomplishing these objectives. Finally, I share my observations for the future of outcomes research.© (1995) COPYRIGHT SPIE--The International Society for Optical Engineering. Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.
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