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The Practice Partner Research Network (PPRNet) is a
unique concept in the field of practice-based research.
PPRNet is the first and only research network connecting
practicing physicians through the use of an EMR (electronic
medical record) system. Although practice-based research
networks have been in existence for many years as a
means of facilitating collaborative research among family
physicians, PPRNet is unique in that all of its members
use an EMR system (Practice
Partner Patient Records) to capture their patient information.
Founded in May 1995, PPRNet is a joint venture between
the Department of Family Medicine and the Center for
Health Care Research at the Medical University of South
Carolina (MUSC), and Practice Partner.
MUSC is primarily responsible for the management of
the network, and together with the PPRNet advisory board,
designs and initiates research projects. Practice Partner is responsible
for the collection and storage of data provided by participating
physicians. Since 1995, PPRNet's longitudinal patient
database has increased to include over 500 physicians
from more than 100 practices. The PPRNet database currently
has more than 4 million patient visits from more than
380,000 patients.
For more information about the Practice Partner Research Network,
visit their website at www.musc.edu/pprnet
or email them at jenkingr@musc.edu
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