PCORI Statement on Latest GAO Report
PCORI Executive Director Nakela L. Cook, MD, MPH, issued a statement about the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on how PCORI is fulfilling its obligations under its authorizing legislation. Read the statement
Board Approves Funding for New Research Studies
The seven studies will focus on a variety of topics, such as maternal mental health, rheumatoid arthritis, strategies for treating post-traumatic stress disorder, and ways to improve outcomes for African-American women living with endometrial cancer. Learn more
Project Featured by Good Morning America
The story about 28-year-old Cristina Sanchez, who lives with Down syndrome, featured Down Syndrome Clinic to You, a web-based platform for caregivers that helps people with Down syndrome get recommended health services by bringing the expertise of specialists to patients who don’t otherwise have access to specialty care. Read more
COVID-19 High Impact Report
Our first COVID-19 High Impact Report is now available on our website. These supplements spotlight topics that stakeholders identified as having potential for high impact relative to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Read more
Catch Up On the 2020 PCORI Virtual Annual Meeting
Recordings of the entire program are available on demand. Learn about some of the timeliest topics in today’s clinical research landscape. Log in with your existing registration email address or register for free to watch the sessions. Watch
New Evidence for Appendicitis Treatment Options
A PCORI-funded study comparing surgery versus antibiotics for uncomplicated appendicitis has released early results that physicians and patients can use when weighing treatment options, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Research Fundamentals
To help patients, caregivers and other interested stakeholders participate more fully in research, PCORI has launched this free, online training to gain a better understanding of the research process and patient-centered research. Find out more
Confronting COVID-19: A Webinar Series
Catch up on all six parts of the series, which brought health system leaders, clinicians, and operations management experts together to discuss the real-time learning taking place in cities across the United States and in Canada. Learn more