​In the third biennial poll commissioned by PIPC in May of 2013, 1,500 registered voters expressed their opinion on a federal comparative effectiveness research institute. Poll results indicate that Americans believe that an independently-run CER Institute has great potential to benefit their lives by providing science-based, accurate, and transparent information to their doctors and the public at large.  At the same time, Americans treasure their access to personalized, quality care and fear the potential misuse of information to make coverage decisions and limit their access to the best care.  These poll results reinforce the mission of PIPC to help PCORI stay focused on its patient-centered mission, and to continue to emphasize the importance of transparency, good science, and a commitment to improving the communication of useful data to practitioners and individual patients alike.