PCORI dangles $90M in grants for comparative effectiveness research

PCORI dangles $90M in grants for comparative effectiveness research-massdevice: The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute is looking to dole out $90 million in support for clinical research, the organization announced today. PCORI is looking for studies that will highlight practical questions in healthcare in order to help patients, doctors and other healthcare stakeholders make more informed decisions. Called "comparative effectiveness research," the studies aim to compare drugs, surgery, devices and other medical options based on their relative benefits and risks.