Academic medical centers: ripe for rapid-learning personalized health care.

Journal Article (Review)

In an attempt to reduce the lengthy process of translating scientific findings into clinical practice, the United States and several European governments are making substantial investments in health information technology, comparative effectiveness research, and increased access to quality health care. New technologies--genomics in particular--are expected to usher in more cost-effective personalized health care. Academic medical centers can play a central role in this transformation through the development of rapid learning environments, evidence generation, implementation research, and education of health professionals and the public.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Ginsburg, GS; Staples, J; Abernethy, AP

Published Date

  • September 21, 2011

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 3 / 101

Start / End Page

  • 101cm27 -

PubMed ID

  • 21937754

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1946-6242

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1126/scitranslmed.3002386

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States