Publication: The Healthcare Integrated Research Database (HIRD) as a Real-World Data Source for Pharmacoepidemiologic Research

An article by Carelon Research, "Utilizing the Healthcare Integrated Research Database (HIRD®) for Health-related Research," has been published in the International Society of Pharmacoepidemiology’s (ISPE) journal of Pharmacoepidemiology & Drug Safety.

This publication highlights Carelon Research’s HIRD® as a valuable real-world data source encompassing health insurance claims and other crucial health-related information from individuals enrolled in Elevance Health plans across the United States. With data availability dating back to January 2006, updated monthly, the HIRD has a researchable population of more than 90 million individuals, exhibiting robust characteristics such as the ability to trace data back to its source and support various linkage methods.

This publication underscores the HIRD's role in generating real-world evidence for healthcare research, including safety studies, comparative effectiveness research, and health economics.

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