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Merit Review Process
- Whom should I contact if I have questions or concerns regarding information provided in my summary statement?
- How was the scoring quartile for my application calculated?
- What information is included in my summary statement?
- When will I receive my summary statement?
- How was the average overall score for my application calculated?
- Will I receive a score if my application was discussed?
- Will I receive a score if my application was reviewed?
- What are PCORI’s Merit Review criteria?
- What do the numbers on the scoring scale mean?
- In what format do reviewers view the application?
- Do patients and stakeholders participate in the review process?
- Who is involved in the merit review process?