New England Comparative Effectiveness Public Advisory Council reviews health care evidence and develops recommendations for stakeholders

The New England Comparative Effectiveness Public Advisory Council, or New England CEPAC, is an independent appraisal committee that meets publicly three times each year. It reviews objective evidence reports and develops recommendations intended to help clinicians, patients, payers, and other stakeholders improve the quality and value of health care. Meetings directly engage these groups in discussing how evidence should inform clinical decision-making and coverage policies. The council's recommendations can contribute to new medical policies, benefit designs, and tools for patients and clinicians, with the stated goal of improving clinical care and patient outcomes. All members must meet ICER's conflict-of-interest criteria. The page also lists members from academic institutions, health systems, government agencies, and health policy organizations.