The Department of Veterans Affairs has built one of America’s most comprehensive clinical healthcare data review projects with its Evidence Synthesis Program (ESP). Hear from ESP co-founder Dr. Mark Helfand on how the program has been instrumental in advancing treatment for a range of conditions, and has recently taken a forefront role in helping clinicians nationwide better manage COVID-19 emergency care and save lives amidst the pandemic.
HealthCast
Season 2
Episode 32
29m listen
How VA is Using Clinical Review to Fight COVID
The agency’s Evidence Synthesis Program analyzes large quantities of clinical data to better understand common conditions and provide more effective care to VA patients.
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Dr. Mark Helfand Evidence Based Practice Center Lead VHA
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