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The Promise of EBM
- Properly developed and applied, evidence-based medicine can:
- Stimulate the development of high quality information about treatments and devices
- Enhance consistent and informed healthcare decision-making by physicians, patients, caregivers and payers
- Support patient access to appropriate technologies
- Help establish the value of medicines, medical devices, diagnostics and other health services
- Provide the basis for optimal use of health care resources
- Promote a more quality-focused and cost-effective healthcare system that delivers superior patient outcomes
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