Identifying the Evidence Underlying eValue8
The eValue8 Request for Information conveys the expectations of purchasers for health plan vendors based on the best available evidence and expert agreement on innovative approaches to improving health and health care. The attached documents describe the rationale underlying expectations embedded in the National Business Coalition on Health’s 2008 eValue8 Request for Information (RFI) in four key areas. These areas are:
Diabetes
Coronary Artery Disease
Obesity and Cardiometabolic Syndrome
Value Based Benefit Design
The linked "evidence briefing" documents provide citations to current peer reviewed and consensus evidence supporting the content, where such evidence is available. NBCH recognizes that there are variable levels of evidence associated with differing content areas of eValue8. In some instances, eValue8 takes into consideration the best available evidence, the experiences of plans and purchasers, and the expert opinion of the eValue8 developers in developing content. Through the annual update process, eValue8 changes and matures to reflect new evidence and information on best practices.
NBCH encourages all stakeholders with an interest in eValue8 to review the attached briefs outlining the evidence base for eValue8. The live links offered in the endnote citations present an opportunity to link directly to the evidence where it is publicly available on the internet.
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