SPOTLIGHT: HHS to build all-payer research database
Hoping to bolster the quality of its research into outcomes and comparative effectiveness, HHS has announced plans to create a database of claims records from health insurers nationwide. "Claims data, especially if established in a manner where it can be linked to other data over time, can be powerful a tool for comparative effectiveness research and ultimately improve care for all Americans," the department said in a notice to potential contractors. Current HHS databases are rich with patient information but limited to Medicare and Medicaid populations, according to HHS. Article
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