At the March 22, 2016, meeting, the Board authorized providing up to $22 million to study ways to improve treatment of chronic low back pain, a leading cause of disability and one of the most frequent reasons adults seek medical care. Additionally, the Board approved $12.5 million for five Patient-Powered Research Network (PPRN) demonstration projects. (Read more)

All PCORI Board meetings are open to the public. This meeting was held via teleconference/webinar with no public comment period.

Meeting Materials

Teleconference Audio Recording

Approved Minutes of the March 22, 2016 Board Meeting