Introduction
This webpage features resources that will assist physicians and dentists in clinical practice management, as well as aid students conducting basic health care industry research. To access all USC medical resources, please refer to the Norris Medical Library.
Searching USC Databases
For general overviews and market research reports search on terms like: HOSPITALS, HEALTHCARE and/or HEALTH CARE, MEDICAL INSURANCE, MEDICAL CARE, CONSUMER HEALTH, HEALTH & WELLNESS, HEALTHCARE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY or HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY. Sub-topics can include: EMR (Electronic Medical Records), REMOTE MONITORING or REMOTE DIAGNOSTICS, HOSPITAL SYSTEMS, TELEMEDICINE. Add terms like MANAGEMENT, OPERATIONS, TRENDS, FORECAST, etc. to limit search results.
USC Industry Information Databases
- TOP INDUSTRY DATABASES:
- IBISWorld This link opens in a new windowDetailed market research and analysis for U.S., China and Global markets
- Standard and Poor's NetAdvantage This link opens in a new windowDetailed data on specific companies and industries, including profiles, financial data, stock information, competitors and competition, and forecasts for future business.
- Passport This link opens in a new windowPassport/GMID by Euromonitor. International industry, company and market information
- MarketResearch.com Academic This link opens in a new windowDetailed reports from multiple publishers.
- BCC Research This link opens in a new windowIndustry coverage focuses on many technologies and sciences (Life Sciences, Materials, Environment and Sustainability).
- Mintel This link opens in a new windowMintel Oxygen provides detailed market research reports in the areas of Beauty & Personal Care, Drink, Food, Leisure & Entertainment, Lifestyles, and Retailing and Apparel.
- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
- Insider Intelligence (formerly known as eMarketer) This link opens in a new windowProvides analysis, market data, and statistics on the Internet, e-commerce, online marketing, social media, and emerging digital technologies around the world.
- EStatement Studies This link opens in a new windowProvides financial ratios and other information on many industries.
- Forrester This link opens in a new windowTechnology and market research from Forrester Research, Inc. focusing on the business implications of technology change.
- Gartner This link opens in a new windowUSC/netID/webmail password required for access. USC does not have full access to all reports.
- SBRnet (Sports Business Research Network) This link opens in a new windowSports Business Research Network provides market research and industry news for the sports industry.
- SRDS - Standard Rate and Data Service This link opens in a new windowStandard Rate and Data Service compiles contact information and ad rates for a variety of media sources
- WARC This link opens in a new windowPreviously known as the World Advertising Research Center, WARC provides a wide range of information on advertising and marketing trends around the world including expenditure data, case studies, industry trends and consumer insight.
- Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) This link opens in a new windowCompustat provides industry index information: Select Compustat - Monthly Updates - Select Region - Select Index Prices. Use 'Company Codes - Code Lookup to find industry specific codes
- Frost & Sullivan This link opens in a new windowIndustry and technology research from this global consulting firm covering US and international markets in areas such as information and communication technology, healthcare, automotive and transportation, measurement and instrumentation, chemicals, materials, energy, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, environment and buildings, electronics and security, metals, minerals and much more.
Online Medical Resources
- MedLine PlusA service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine
From the National Institutes of Health. Includes free access, through PubMed and Grateful Med, to MEDLINE, AIDSLINE, AIDSDRUGS, AIDSTRIALS, DIRLINE, HealthSTAR (which combines the former HEALTH [Health Planning and Administration] and HSTAR [Health Service/Technology Assessment Research]), HISTLINE and SDILINE databases. Medline Ovid subscription access is also available through the Norris Medical Library. - Health Services Technology Assessment TextsProvides access to full-text documents for health care decision making. Includes clinical practice guidelines, quick-reference guides for physicians, consumer brochures, and evidence reports from the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
- National Library of MedicinePublic site that includes PubMed with access to 18 million journal citations from MedLine and other core healthcare journals.
MEDLINE and Medical Practice Tools
- MEDLINE Plus and Other National Library of Medicine DatabasesIncludes access to a variety of reports and articles. Medline Ovid subscription access is also available through the USC Norris Medical Library.
- NIH Clinical Alerts and AdvisoriesClinical alerts are provided to expedite the release of findings from NIH-funded clinical trials where such release could significantly affect morbidity and mortality.
- Health Services Technology Assessment Texts (HSTATS)Free access to full-text documents for health care decision making. Includes clinical practice guidelines, quick reference guides for physicians, consumer brochures, and evidence reports from the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research.
Directories
- Certification Matters - certified doctor search serviceOnline directory of medical specialists from the American Board of Medical Specialties (free registration is required).
Books & eBooks at USC
Jonas' Introduction to the U. S. Health Care System, Ninth Edition by Call Number: Norris Medical Library W84 AA1 G6242j 2017Publication Date: 2017
Cost-Effectiveness in Health and Medicine by Call Number: EBOOKPublication Date: 2017Hard copy available in Doheny RA410.5 .C688 2017
Health System Redesign: how to make health care person-centered, equitable, and sustainable by Call Number: EBOOKPublication Date: 2018
America's Bitter Pill: money, politics, backroom deals and the fight to fix our broken healthcare system by Call Number: Doheny Bookstacks RA395 .A3 B75 2015Publication Date: 2015
Transformation and Your New EHR: the communication & change leadership playbook for implementing electronic health records by Call Number: EBOOKPublication Date: 2019
Remaking the American Patient: how Madison Avenue and modern medicine turned patients into consumers by Call Number: EBOOKPublication Date: 2016Hard copy available in Doheny RA412.3 T66 2016
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Health Care Journals
Links to online journals at USC unless otherwise noted.
- New England Journal of MedicineThree month embargo for full text articles
Industry Reports & Resources
- 100 Top HospitalsAn annual listing published by Watson Health. Most of the reports are for purchase but some content is free.
- International Profiles of Health Care Systems, 2020An report from the Commonwealth Fund published irregularly
- Mathematica Policy ResearchSearch 'Insights' and 'Services & Products' for reports and issue papers
- PriceWaterhouseCoopers - Healthcare IndustryLinks to publications and perspectives on the health care industry.
- The Henry J Kaiser Family FoundationNews, reports, surveys and policy analysis on multiple issues
- State Health FactsSponsored by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, this website provides state profiles and comparisons of key health data.
- US News & World Report - HealthUse the tabs at the top to find rankings for Hospitals, Doctors, Health Insurance, and Nursing Homes.
- Robert Graham CenterCovers policy development and advocacy efforts in healthcare while providing free reports and data.
Government Resources
- NATIONAL RESOURCES
- Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality, Dept. of Health & Human ServicesLinks to reports and data on healthcare issues, reports.
- CDC - Center for Disease Control - FastStatsProvides quick data on topics of public health importance.
- CDC - Center for Disease Control - PublicationsIncludes links to Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report and Emerging Infectious Diseases.
- National Health Interview SurveySurvey results from a broad range of health topics.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesSearch 'Research, Statistics, Data & Systems' tab for access to publications, statistics and links on multiple topics.
- Data & Statistics about the U.S.Links to U.S. government statistics by topic and by state sponsored by USA.gov
- HCUP - Health Care Costs & Utilization ProjectSponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality.
- National Institutes of Health Resources This link opens in a new windowFree online health information from the US Government's medical research agency.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Industries at a GlanceLinks to Labor Statistics in Healthcare NAICS: 62
- U.S. Census - StatisticsLists Economic Health Care & Social Assistance statistics (search the term HEALTH or EC0762)
- U.S. Census - Statistics of U.S. BusinessesHospitals - NAICS 622
- U.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesIncludes the Healthfinder consumer information system and Office of the Surgeon General.
- HealthfinderA consumer information system created by the U.S. Health & Human Services Department.
- STATE & LOCAL RESOURCES
- California - Department of Health Care ServicesSee Data & Statistics TAB for reports, links and statistics.
Industry Associations
- American College of PhysiciansIn additiona to 'members only' material, includes current controversies, quality-of-care issues, and many patient advocacy topics.
- American Medical AssociationIncludes access to many AMA publications, patient education information, and a searchable version of the AMA directory.
- American Medical Women's AssociationA good site for women's health care, especially continuing education materials.
- Medical Library AssociationThis link provides a guide on how to evaluate Health information on the web, as well as numerous links to all aspects of the healthcare industry: Consumer links, Policy Related, Advocacy, specific diseases, technology, etc.
- National Business Group on HealthNonprofit representing employers' perspectives on national health policy issues.
Information Technology & Health Care
- Family Physicians and TelehealthA 2015 report from the Robert Graham Center.
- Global Innovation Index, 2019: the future of medical innovationA 2019 report from INSEAD and WIPO
- IBM - Healthcare TechnologyLinks to IBM reports and perspectives on technology and health care
- Impact Advisors - White PapersFind reports and white papers on emerging healthcare IT trends
- The Physician's Guide to Telemedicine in 2017A white paper from Prognocis, including individual state regulation profiles
- The Promise of Telehealth for Hospitals, Health Systems & Their CommunitiesA 2015 Trend Watch paper from the AMA
- State of the States - Telemedicine Gaps AnalysisAnalysis from the American Telemedicine Association; search online after free registration.
- Telehealth: a quarter-trillion dollar post-COVID-19 reality?A 2021 report from McKinsey & Company
- Telehealth Around the World: a global guideA 2020 report from DLA Piper
- Triple Tree Investment BankAccess to reports and perspectives; registration required for free downloads.
Consumer & Employer Perspectives
- State of California - Office of the Patient AdvocateInformation on Insurance Basics, Quality Report Cards and news.
- Consumer Healthcare Products AssociationA members-based association of manufacturers and distributors of OTC non-prescription drugs advocating safe and responsible use of these medicines.