What is PCORnet?
VUMC maintains a limited dataset containing clinical data to support research as a part of the Science, Technology and Research partnership (STAR), Clinical Research Network (CRN), funded by Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), which is part of the National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network, PCORnet®.
Type of Data
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) data in a limited dataset
Years Available
VUMC data available from 2009 – present (refreshed quarterly). Other sites may vary.
Description
Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORnet) transforms millions of routine patient care data points into a standardized format for comparative effectiveness studies, pragmatic clinical trials, and health system innovation research. The Science, Technology, and Research partnership (STAR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) includes data from 9 health systems, covering over 25 million patients nationwide.
Strengths
- Standardized clinical data across multiple healthcare institutions.
- Supports large-scale comparative and real-world studies.
- Enables rapid research feasibility assessments.
- STAR CRN has over 25 million patients across the country and includes clinical records of patients since 2004.
Limitation
- The CDM supports EHR data in a limited dataset.
- The length of time of data availability varies by site.
Availability
- All requests must go through STAR Clinical Research Network intake and receive the appropriate approvals as necessary (IRB, contracts, etc.).
Contact Person
- Edwina McNeill-Simaan (Director of Operations): edwina.o.mcneill-simaan@vumc.org