Altarum Institute’s internal research and development program uses Institute funds to support staff in the conduct of novel research activities that advance the Institute’s core mission and address Altarum’s strategic research and consulting business goals. IRAD projects are intended to develop new institutional capabilities (new knowledge, new tools) that make the Institute more effective in the service of society and its clients. A deep and diverse internal research program is a key contributor to building the Institute’s reputation as a leader in the field of health systems research.
The IRAD Mission
- Promote a culture of intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurship, and partnership
- Build a base of knowledge and tools that can be applied in our work
- Enhance Altarum’s reputation for innovative and objective health systems research
Our Research Priorities
The IRAD program is open to all Altarum staff and encourages collaboration with external research partners. There are three distinct types of IRADs.
- Strategy-driven: connect directly to the Institute’s three strategic research focus areas (culture of health, innovative care delivery, health equity)
- Practice-driven: conduct research and development to build new knowledge or technical capacity needs deemed critical to the client-service interests of Altarum’s existing consulting practice (business groups or practice areas
- Investigator-driven: address needs and opportunities that are outside of the core research strategy or more immediate business interests of the Institute’s operating groups
In 2009, Altarum Institute is expected to provide approximately $2 million of internal funds to operate the IRAD program.
