Premier Healthcare Database Attributes and Capabilities

This white paper details the attributes and capabilities of the Premier Healthcare Database (PHD), which is utilized by various stakeholders including pharmaceutical companies, healthcare insurers, and policy makers for clinical and financial analyses. The PHD is a comprehensive electronic healthcare data repository that has been in operation since 2000, accumulating data from over 1,400 hospitals and healthcare systems. It provides a rich source of information for evidence-based analyses of treatment effectiveness, safety, and healthcare economics. The database includes inpatient and outpatient visit data, with a focus on hospital characteristics, demographics, and healthcare utilization. It is HIPAA-compliant and updated weekly, ensuring the data reflects current clinical practices. The PHD supports a wide range of research applications, including post-marketing studies and regulatory decision-making, by offering access to real-world evidence from a diverse patient population. The paper outlines the significance of the PHD in improving healthcare delivery and quality.