Board of Governors Meeting: October 31, 2016

At the October 31, 2016, meeting, which was held in Washington, DC, the Board approved the launch of a 45-day public comment period on a draft policy for Data Access and Data Sharing. This draft policy specifies expectations and guidelines for PCORI research awardees on the management of their data. The policy will promote data sharing and facilitate the reproduction of original analyses.

Click here to learn more about the draft policy and submit comments. All comments, as submitted, will be made public during the comment period, which ends December 15, at 5:00 p.m. (ET).

The Board also authorized making up to $50 million available for studies comparing non-surgical interventions for the treatment of chronic low back pain through a new PCORI Funding Announcement (PFA). Persistent low back pain affects an estimated 5 percent to 10 percent of U.S. adults and accounts for the majority of the $100 billion in medical costs associated with low back pain.

The Board also heard details on the launch of the PCORI’s new Evidence Synthesis Initiative. This initiative responds to the urgent need for timely, evidence-based information to help patients and other stakeholders make informed decisions. (Read more)

All PCORI Board meetings are open to the public and registration to attend in-person meetings is not required.

This meeting was available via teleconference/webinar for anyone unable to attend in person.

Each in-person public Board meeting includes a public comment period. Individuals could register to provide comment on-site, and those unable to attend in person could provide comment via telephone. (Guidelines for Public Comments)

Meeting Materials

• Agenda
• Presentation Slides

Teleconference Audio Recording

Approved Minutes of the October 31, 2016 Board Meeting

• Board Minutes