Research Guides
- University of Washington Libraries
- Library Guides
- UW Libraries
- Bioen 541: Design Skills I: Clinical Needs Evaluation
- Market & Business Information
Bioen 541: Design Skills I: Clinical Needs Evaluation: Market & Business Information
Databases and resources for bioengineering researchers developing solutions for clinical practice
Market Reports, News, Trade Publications
- BCC Research This link opens in a new windowSpecialized market research reports covering healthcare, science, and technology sectors.
- Business Source Complete This link opens in a new windowMagazines, newspapers and journals in all business disciplines.
- Factiva This link opens in a new windowLocal, regional and international newspapers, trade publications, press releases, media transcripts, and news websites. Husky OnNet is required for off-campus access.
- D&B Hoovers This link opens in a new windowCompany profiles, news, financials and industry reports. Off-Campus users should use CHROME as a browser.
- Gartner This link opens in a new windowResearch and analysis on technology management issues and trends.
- MarketResearch.com Academic This link opens in a new windowMarket research reports on a wide variety of topics.
Health Care Costs
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - data and reports* CMS Data Navigator
* Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data
* CMS Drug Spending - Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) - AHRQData on the specific health services that Americans use, how frequently they use them, the cost of these services, and how they are paid for. Surveys also contain data on U.S. health insurance coverage.
- The Dartmouth Atlas of Health CareInformation and analysis of national, regional, and local markets based on more than 20 years of Medicare data.
- Fair Health ConsumerCost estimates of what providers charge and what insurers pay. Based on private health care and Medicare records.
- Health insurance data from the US Census BureauUS Health insurance data - such as coverage.
- State Health Facts from the Kaiser Family FoundationHealth indicators at the state level, including health coverage & uninsurred, providers & service use, and health costs & budgets.
- Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) - AHRQInteractive tool for healthcare statistics and information in hospital inpatient and emergency department settings, as well as population-based healthcare data on counties.