IMS Health is a proud supporter of the Health Services Research Network (HSRN) – a group of leading academic researchers and institutions who focus on research to improve the quality and delivery of healthcare.
The mission of the HSRN is to foster collaborative research activities between IMS, academics, medical researchers and non-profit policy research organizations for:
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Evaluating real world medical practices, including variability in practice
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Identifying quality of care standards and evidence-based best practices/national guideline adherence
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Assessing and developing of quality metrics and indicators to improve the delivery of cost-efficient health care
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Evaluating preferred drug lists, population management and professional educational activities with respect to appropriateness of care with measurable outcomes
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Patient safety
Under the auspices of the HSRN, consortium members work together on pressing issues in healthcare through a collaborative network of renowned experts. Additional affiliated key opinion leaders work independently on research projects to benefit patient health and improve the quality of healthcare.
