Comparative-effectiveness research in distributed health data networks

Comparative-effectiveness research (CER) can be conducted within a distributed health data network. Such networks allow secure access to separate data sets from different data partners and overcome many practical obstacles related to patient privacy, data security, and proprietary concerns. A scalab...

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Published inClinical pharmacology and therapeutics Vol. 90; no. 6; p. 883
Main Authors Toh, S, Platt, R, Steiner, J F, Brown, J S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.2011
Subjects
Comparative Effectiveness Research - methods
Computer Communication Networks
Computer Security
Confidentiality
Delivery of Health Care
Electronic Health Records
Humans
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Summary:Comparative-effectiveness research (CER) can be conducted within a distributed health data network. Such networks allow secure access to separate data sets from different data partners and overcome many practical obstacles related to patient privacy, data security, and proprietary concerns. A scalable network architecture supports a wide range of CER activities and meets the data infrastructure needs envisioned by the Federal Coordinating Council for Comparative Effectiveness Research.
ISSN:1532-6535
DOI:10.1038/clpt.2011.236