The Military Health System Data Repository: Leveraging Closed, Familial‐Linked Electronic Health Record Data for a Large Generalizable US Population

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The Military Health System Data Repository (MDR) provides a powerful, generalizable, and collaborative real-world data platform utilizing familial-linked electronic health records for military and civilian health research. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

W. Grant Day; Matthew W. Reynolds; Luke Pittman; Jess D. Edison; Rachel Robins; Glen Cook; Rich Zanetti; James A. Cox; Karen Zeman; Christin B. DeStefano; Toni Rush; Wendy Funk; Veronika Pav; W. W. Campbell

doi:10.1002/pds.70338

March 19, 2026Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety

The Military Health System Data Repository: Leveraging Closed, Familial‐Linked Electronic Health Record Data for a Large Generalizable US Population

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Key Points

This research aims to showcase the potential of the Military Health System Data Repository (MDR) for enhancing health outcomes.
Utilization of electronic health records from the MDR
Integration of familial-linked health data
Comparative analysis of military and civilian health outcomes
Demonstrated versatility of the MDR for large-scale health studies
Identified key trends in health data for generalizable outcomes
Showed potential for collaborative research across military and civilian sectors

Implication

Data repository facilitates impactful health research in military and civilian populations, suggesting broad benefits.

Abstract

The MDR is a uniquely powerful and collaborative real-world data platform for high-impact military and civilian health research.

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Day et al. (2026) studied this question.

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