PPRNet was formed in May 1995 as a joint effort between the Department of Family Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), and Practice Partner/McKesson in Seattle, WA. PPRNet is a unique and pioneering concept in practice-based quality improvement and research. PPRNet is the first practice-based research network linking physicians who use electronic medical records.
A longitudinal patient database comprised of data from electronic medical records (EMRs) from participating physicians throughout the United States provides the basis for PPRNet's research activities. PPRNet's design protects the confidentiality of patients and physicians and requires minimal time commitment for busy physicians. PPRNet addresses questions important for primary care practice. Currently, PPRNet has 140 physician practices, representing over 740 health care providers, and approximately 1.8 million patients located in 38 states.
For more information, please go to our web page at: www.musc.edu/pprnet