Health Care Cost Institute
Research ServicesDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
Health Care Cost Institute (HCCI) is a research organization focused on understanding the drivers of rising U.S. health spending. Its work centers on providing independent analyses and transparent information for policymakers, researchers, and consumers, with access to national health care cost and utilization data that covers all ages and health issues, including data on the private insurance market. The organization aims to help the nation achieve greater value from health spending by enabling study of the health care system, evaluation of cost-containment approaches, and assessment of quality through its data resources. Based in Washington, D.C., HCCI operates within the research services sector and collaborates with other nonprofits and industry partners to expand access to health claims data and support research platforms. The organization serves a community of researchers and policymakers seeking evidence on health care costs and utilization, and has pursued partnerships and initiatives to enhance data-enabled analysis, including recent collaborative efforts to improve access to actionable employer health claims data.