The Primary Care Analytics Team: Integrating research and clinical care within the Veterans Health Administration Office of Primary Care
Karin M. Nelson, Ashok Reddy, Susan E. Stockdale, Danielle E. Rose, Stephan D. Fihn, Ann‐Marie Rosland, Gregory Stewart, Angela Denietolis, Idamay Curtis, Alaina Mori, Lisa V. Rubenstein
Abstract
By designing and evaluating health system improvements and providing evidence to clinical decision-makers, embedded researchers are a critical part of a Learning Health System (LHS). In this article, we describe the evolution and mission of the Primary Care Analytics Team (PCAT), an integrated research team within the Veterans Health Administration Office of Primary Care. We discuss challenges and strategies for success in working with clinical operations partners and provide recommendations for other Learning Health Systems units embedded in large integrated health care organizations.