STAR CRN 

The Science, Technology and Research partnership (STAR), Clinical Research Network (CRN), funded by Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), is part of the National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network, PCORnet®. The PCORnet® Common Data Model (CDM), developed by the PCORnet® Network Partners, standardizes millions of data points from the Network’s diverse clinical information systems into a common format. Investigators that work with STAR will have access to this data and a range of data resources. Our network encompasses 9 health systems, and our work is focused on research to improve health by supporting comparative effectiveness studies, pragmatic clinical trials, health system innovation, and the other research needs of our partners.

“PCORI funds a national resource for patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) called PCORnet®. PCORnet is a “network of networks” consisting of eight Clinical Research Networks (CRNs). CRNs comprise two or more healthcare systems, including hospitals, integrated delivery systems and federally qualified health centers. More than 40 health systems participate in PCORnet through the CRNs. The CRNs transform data gathered from routine patient care across their participating health systems to a consistent format, the PCORnet® Common Data Model (CDM), to enable rapid response to research-related questions. The Coordinating Center for PCORnet® maintains the CDM and serves as a central hub for the Network, bringing the diverse networks, institutions and patients together through shared communications, meetings and initiatives.”