The Role of Health Economics and Outcomes Research in Health Care Reform in China
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The health care system in China has been undergoing reforms for the past three decades. New policies and regulations are being developed to better meet the health needs of over a billion people. As reform programs expand, the need for scientific evidence increases, to enable accurate evaluation of the impact of new policies. In this context, health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) will be instrumental to evidence-based decision making and is expected to play a major role in China’s health care reform.
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