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Outcomes and effectiveness research in the private sector

D N Mendelson1, C S Goodman, R Ahn

  • 1Lewin Group, Fairfax, VA, USA.

Health Affairs (Project Hope)
|October 14, 1998
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Private sector organizations use health outcomes and effectiveness research to advance business goals, particularly in pharmaceuticals and insurance. However, this research shows significant gaps in addressing public health issues and lacks integration with federal initiatives.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Health Economics
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Private healthcare organizations increasingly utilize outcomes and effectiveness research.
  • The growing use of this research raises questions about the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research's (AHCPR) role.
  • This study examines the private sector's engagement with outcomes and effectiveness research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review private-sector activities in outcomes and effectiveness research.
  • To understand how this research aligns with organizational objectives.
  • To identify gaps in the application of this research to public health.

Main Methods:

  • A review of activities by pharmaceutical companies, insurers, managed care organizations, and health information technology companies.

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  • Analysis of the application of outcomes and effectiveness research in the private sector.
  • Comparison of private sector research with prior federal activities.

    • Main Results:

    • Private sector use of outcomes and effectiveness research is focused on promoting business goals, especially in pharmaceuticals, insurance, and managed care.
    • Significant gaps exist in applying this research to critical public health issues.
    • There is minimal overlap between private sector research and previous federal initiatives in this domain.

    Conclusions:

    • Private sector utilization of outcomes and effectiveness research primarily serves commercial interests.
    • There is a need to bridge the gap between private sector research applications and public health priorities.
    • Enhanced collaboration between private entities and federal agencies could improve the impact of outcomes and effectiveness research.