HICOR
The HICOR Data Repository combines claims data from major payers in Washington state and state cancer registries to be used for the following research or reporting projects:
- Patterns of Care
- Cancer Outcomes Research
- Community Reporting on Cost and Quality
- Healthcare Utilization
- Economic Impact of Cancer
Cancer patients 18+ in WA state
Years available: 2011-2021
~70% of cancer cases in WA
Links claims and registry data
Access requires DUA and IRB approval
Data is updated annually
Population Explorer Tool
The HICOR Population Explorer Tool can be used to determine if a population of interest is available within the HICOR Data Repository. Use the tool to interactively explore and filter data.
More information about the data here:
- Data Dictionary
- Limitations
- Limited clinical information
- Cell size restrictions
- No patient reported outcomes
- Registry data can be delayed. The most up-to-date registry data is 2 years old.
- Limited clinical information
- Data Request Process
- Determine project feasibility using the HICOR Population Explorer tool.
- For a more specific population, complete the HICOR Data Feasibility Request Form.
- Meet with HICOR Data Team to obtain a cost estimate
- Obtain IRB approval
- Submit a Formal Application for HICOR Data
- Submit compliance documentation
- How to cite HICOR data:
Hutchinson Institute for Cancer Outcomes Research (HICOR).
Published June 27, 2024. HICOR Data Repository.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. https://wacd.fredhutch.org/hicor/.
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