The Primary Care Analytics Team: Integrating research and clinical care within the Veterans Health Administration Office of Primary Care
Year: 2021
Type: article
Abstract: By designing and evaluating health system improvements and providing evidence to clinical decision-makers, embedded researchers are a critical part of a Learning Health System (LHS). In this article, we describe the evolution and mission of the Primary Care Analytics Team (PCAT), an integrated research team within the Veterans Health Administration Office of Primary Care. We discuss challenges and strategies for success in working with clinical operations partners and provide recommendations for other Learning Health Systems units embedded in large integrated health care organizations.
Source: Healthcare
Institutions: University of Washington, Health Services Research & Development, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, University of California, Los Angeles, Center for the Study of Healthcare Provider Behavior, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, University of Pittsburgh, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Center for Healthcare Evaluation, Research, and Promotion, University of Iowa, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Administration, RAND Corporation
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $2,700
OpenAlex ID: W3173774745