Creating a secure platform for better access to health data.
Official title: Creation of a Trusted Data Broker, Development of a Data Access Platform and Design of a Public Private Partnership to Implement the NIH's Data COUNTS Program for Access to Quality Data.
Funded at Foundation for the NIH · NIH-11193608 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new, secure online system that helps researchers easily access and use health information from electronic records, so they can find better ways to improve health care for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Foundation for the NIH NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (North Bethesda, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 25, 2024 |
| Project end | September 24, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $3,999,961 |
| NIH project number | 1OT2OD039723-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11193608 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients whose health data can be utilized to improve health outcomes and contribute to biomedical research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions or data that are not included in the scope of the Data COUNTS initiative may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a Trusted Data Broker that will streamline access to health data, making it easier for researchers to collect and analyze information from electronic health records. By establishing a secure, cloud-based platform, the initiative seeks to improve the quality and speed of data access while reducing the burdensome processes currently involved in data collection. The project will also focus on creating partnerships between public and private sectors to enhance data sharing and interoperability standards. Ultimately, this initiative aims to facilitate better health outcomes through improved data utilization.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of health data access, leading to improved patient outcomes and faster medical advancements.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown promise in enhancing data access and interoperability, indicating a strong potential for success in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Foundation for the NIH
North Bethesda, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Adam, Stacey — Foundation for the NIH
- Study coordinator: Adam, Stacey
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.