The missing puzzle piece: Linking MarketScan claims data with Veradigm EHR data

Published September 30, 2024 | 2 min read

Academics Real world evidence Life sciences Data quality Longitudinal data EHR

Marcy Tatsch

Executive Vice President and General Manager, Truven

This new healthcare database unlocks the whole picture of patient care at an unparalleled depth by linking claims data with electronic health records.

As our industry aims to improve patient outcomes and healthcare utilization, the need for comprehensive and trustworthy health data is at an all-time high. However, finding high-quality, accurate data is only half the battle – getting your data sources to talk to each other introduces even more obstacles.

Today, we’re knocking down those data silos with the new Linked Claims + EHR Database by MarketScan and Veradigm.

For decades, healthcare researchers have relied on MarketScan for reliable and in-depth closed claims data, capturing patient information from more than 350 self-insured employers and providing critical insights into healthcare services, including inpatient, outpatient, and pharmacy claims.

Veradigm supplies valuable electronic health records (EHR) data from a variety of ambulatory systems, covering factors such as demographics, lab results, and prescription details.

By joining forces, we’re providing a comprehensive view into patient journeys, healthcare utilization, and costs – while maintaining scientific and methodological rigor. This database enables researchers to support various initiatives, such as burden of illness studies, pricing and reimbursement submissions, and budget impact modeling.

On our recent webinar, experts shared insights on the intricacies of exploring clinical data, including lab results, vaccination records, and social determinants of health (SDOH).

We also shared a real-world example of how researchers can explore outpatient pharmacy costs in relation to body mass index (BMI), demonstrating that increases in BMI lead to higher pharmacy expenses. As researchers continue to dissect this data, more opportunities will arise for targeted interventions and improved patient care.

Together, these two powerful data sources unlock:

Complete patient view: Gain a 360-degree view of patient health profiles with eligibility records, medical and pharmacy claims, and now, patient vitals and biometrics from EHR data.
Deeper insights: Dive into patient and family medical history, laboratory results, prescribed medications, and demographics that enhance SDOH analysis. It's like having super-vision in the world of healthcare data.
Precision in research: Conduct more precise health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) and epidemiology analysis. This linked dataset offers a richness that supports regulatory requirements and validation exercises like never before.

Let's leave data silos in the past and embrace a future where linked databases bring us closer to unlocking the full potential of healthcare.

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