Depth, breadth, and quality
Integrated, analysis-ready real-world data, with industry-leading data quality refined through two decades of research.
Empowering success with our data
After more than 25 years of managing our Healthcare Integrated Research Database (HIRD®) for sophisticated research and real-world evidence, we now offer life sciences teams access to our analysis-ready database.
Carelon Real World Data is a closed claims dataset complete with patient, provider, and payer information for generating valuable insights and context to make data-informed decisions with confidence.
Direct connectivity
Proprietary database of Commercial and Medicare populations built by Carelon Research, a subsidiary of Elevance Health.
Client success support
Dedicated client success teams help you understand our data as well as we do, rooted in our own research heritage.
Tailored options for different needs
Pan-therapeutic data
Closed claims integrated with EHR data, for insights about patients and treatments across all therapeutic areas.
Oncology data
Closed claims integrated with EHR data and clinical oncology data, for insights about oncology patients and treatments.
Additional layers of data
When you need more detail:
Date of death
Race and ethnicity
Provider identification (NPI)
Analysis-ready, integrated real-world data
Carelon Real World Data draws from the Healthcare Integrated Research Database (HIRD®), the proprietary database of Commercial and Medicare populations managed by Carelon Research.
Learn more about the depth and breadth of Carelon Real World Data
“I have worked with this data for more than 20 years and used it in support of a large portfolio of real-world evidence and research. It has tremendous value across the spectrum of questions that need answers within life sciences organizations. As the data becomes directly available to our clients, I’m eager to see the progress they make.”
Ozgur Tunceli
Principal Scientist
Carelon Research, Elevance Health
Preview the data
Investigate how our data can meet your needs
For a limited time, qualified clients can explore a sample of Carelon Real World Data to experience the difference of analysis-ready data.
Improving evidence generation across life sciences organizations
Pre market
- Who are the patients and what are their unmet needs?
- What is the current standard of care and associated outcomes?
- What is the cost and utilization of existing treatments?
Launch
- How is the drug uptake and what are the emerging prescription patterns?
- What are the characteristics of early adopters?
- Are patients compliant to their treatments?
- What is happening in the competitive landscape?
Post market
- What is the comparative effectiveness of my drug?
- Are patients adhering to recommended therapy?
- Why are patients dropping out of therapy?
- What are any adverse events?
- What is therapy utilization and cost?
We’re researchers, too
Carelon Research (formerly HealthCore) has continuously refined methodologies through two decades of custom research and direct connectivity to the data source. We share this expertise with you, ensuring accurate interpretation of our data, as partners in your research.
Real-world data publications
Frequently asked questions
January 1, 2025
Carelon RWD contains closed claims. Closed claims provide a complete view of all services received by an individual.
Our EHR data is fully integrated with the closed claims and comes primarily from outpatient settings.
Our data includes closed claims and enrollment; clinical EHR; clinical oncology; lab results; social determinants of health; and race and ethnicity.
Through a licensing agreement with Carelon Research. Data will be provided directly to you and your teams.
Our dedicated team of experienced data managers and researchers provides around-the-clock technical and scientific support, helping life sciences clients gain deep insights from our data.
All licensed data is reviewed to meet proprietary and regulatory requirements, including HIPAA. Data are certified and de-identified by an independent organization.
