April 16, 2026

New PCORnet® Playbook Case Studies: Patient-Centered Health Research in Action

More than 300 research projects have used the PCORnet® infrastructure to support patient-centered health research that helps patients, caregivers, clinicians, health systems, and policymakers make better-informed healthcare decisions.

The new PCORnet® Playbook Case Studies module highlights real-world examples of how PCORnet® Study teams have:

  • Used the PCORnet® Common Data Model to quickly identify potential participants, assess study outcomes, and confirm the generalizability of their findings.
  • Collaborated with the research-ready community of PCORnet to design studies that reflect patient perspectives and support broader dissemination.
  • Leveraged research expertise within the network to conduct multi-site studies and accelerate their research to deliver fast, trustworthy answers.

Researchers who partner with PCORnet have access to representative health data, research expertise, and patient-informed insights. Whether you are a new or an experienced researcher, the PCORnet® Playbook is your guide to using PCORnet.

In addition to case studies, the PCORnet® Playbook includes:

  • Introduction to PCORnet – Provides an overview of the PCORnet infrastructure and the types of research the network supports.
  • Getting Started with PCORnet – Outlines how to access network resources through the PCORnet® Front Door.
  • Using PCORnet to Power Your Research – Highlights no-cost services provided by the PCORnet® Front Door team.
  • Sharing Your Research Results – Explores approaches to dissemination and implementation in PCORnet® Studies.

Read the full PCORnet® Playbook.

Research projects powered by PCORnet® span a range of sizes, designs, therapeutic areas, populations, and funding sources, including PCORI, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and industry sponsors. All research teams started with the same step: reaching out.

When you are ready to get started, contact the PCORnet® Front Door to connect with experts who can help you access PCORnet resources and move your research project forward.