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Design, Implementation, and Evolution of the Medicaid Outcomes Distributed Research Network (MODRN)
Kara Zivin1, Lindsay Allen2, Andrew J Barnes3
1Department of Veterans Affairs, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI.
Medical Care
|July 15, 2022
Summary
The Medicaid Outcomes Distributed Research Network (MODRN) enables multi-state Medicaid research without sharing data. This scalable model facilitates evidence-based policy for health challenges.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Health Policy
- Data Science
Background:
- Medicaid covers over 80 million Americans, but data sharing barriers hinder cross-state comparisons of access, quality, and costs.
- The Medicaid Outcomes Distributed Research Network (MODRN) was established to overcome these barriers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the goals, design, implementation, and evolution of MODRN.
- To provide insights for establishing similar research networks.
Main Methods:
- Implemented a distributed research network with a common data model for state-level data analysis.
- Developed standardized measure specifications and statistical software for multi-state analyses.
- Focused initial efforts on improving opioid use disorder treatment policy.
Main Results:
- Created 21 opioid use disorder quality measures across 13 states since 2017.
- Addressed challenges in harmonizing utilization data and combining state-level results.
- Demonstrated the network's utility in analyzing Medicaid administrative data across states.
Conclusions:
- MODRN offers a scalable, compliant model for policy-relevant Medicaid research.
- This platform can support evidence-based policymaking for future health challenges.
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