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HMO databases: fertile ground for epidemiological research.

S C Lapham, K A Montgomery, W E Hoy

    Computers in Healthcare
    |August 7, 1990
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    Health maintenance organization (HMO) databases offer valuable insights for health research. These systems enable comprehensive studies on disease incidence, distribution, and control within managed care populations.

    Area of Science:

    • Health Services Research
    • Medical Informatics
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Computerized databases from health maintenance organizations (HMOs) represent an underutilized resource for health research.
    • Previous research has explored the utility of various HMO databases for epidemiological studies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the process of sanctioning health-related research within an HMO setting.
    • To review existing research utilizing HMO databases.
    • To highlight the potential of HMO data for disease surveillance and management.

    Main Methods:

    • Descriptive review of research initiation and approval processes at Lovelace Medical Center's affiliated HMO.
    • Literature review of studies conducted using HMO databases.

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  • Analysis of data collection and management practices in managed care systems.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful integration of health research protocols within an HMO framework was achieved.
    • Numerous research studies have been conducted using diverse HMO databases.
    • HMO databases contain extensive data relevant to disease incidence, distribution, and control.

    Conclusions:

    • HMO databases provide a robust platform for health services research and epidemiological studies.
    • Managed care data systems offer significant opportunities for advancing disease control and public health initiatives.
    • Further exploration and utilization of HMO data are encouraged for comprehensive health research.