Learn about early progress at Optum Labs

What is it about?

Unprecedented change in the US health care system is being driven by the rapid uptake of health information technology and national investments in multi-institution research networks comprising academic centers, health care delivery systems, and other health system components. An example of this changing landscape is Optum Labs, a novel network “node” that is bringing together new partners, data, and analytic techniques to implement research findings in health care practice.

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Why is it important?

Written by leaders from Optum Labs and co-founding partner Mayo Clinic, the article provides a detailed overview of Optum Labs’ partner-driven mission, the data available to researchers and collaborators, and examples of early progress. Additionally, the article provides examples of the types of data found in clinical records and administrative claims data, and showcases why combining the two is valuable.