### Question
How does Comparative Clinical Effectiveness Research define conflict of interest?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1320e*, **conflict of interest** is defined as:

> an association, including a financial or personal association, that have [1](#1320e_1_target) the potential to bias or have [1](#1320e_1_target) the appearance of biasing an individual's decisions in matters related to the Institute or the conduct of activities under this section

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION > Part D-Comparative Clinical Effectiveness Research**

