Evernorth Research Institute
Actionable intelligence for better care.


There’s truth in health care data.
At the Evernorth Research Institute, we analyze anonymized, patient-level clinical and administrative data, and industry data to unlock intelligence that prompts action—troubling trends and potential challenges that may affect your beneficiaries and your business, and what to do about them.
Our work leverages large and robust data sets, enabling us produce intelligence that sparks change and health care innovation.
Health care innovation that works for you.
We have our sights set on better health for all—more affordable, more effective, and more equitable. In the ever-changing world of health care, the Evernorth Research Institute is tackling clients’ and patients’ biggest health care challenges to better understand and uncover opportunities for breakthrough improvements.
We give our clients and the industry useful, actionable information to make decisions that increase access to quality care and lower overall costs. Partner with us in our research to share in our discoveries and support tomorrow’s advancements.


Underserved Communities at Greater Risk for Non-adherence to Diabetes Medication
Evernorth Geographic Social Determinants Index (EGSDI) identifies opportunities for proactive patient and community engagement for individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Our Latest Findings
There has been a steady decline in cancer deaths over the past couple of decades, driven by a significant decrease in the death rate for lung cancer...
After cigarette smoking among American adults hit an all-time low in 2018, new findings by Evernorth Research Institute suggests that smoking may be on the rise...
Medication nonadherence in diabetes is well documented to be associated with inadequate glycemic control. Through remote blood...
The objective of this study was to describe national changes in utilization and associated costs of antidiabetic medications in the United States from...
Because of improved clinical outcomes, recent American Diabetes Association guidelines recommend the use of newer antidiabetic agents...
Given efforts to reduce opioid use, and because marijuana potentially offers a lower-risk alternative for treating chronic pain, there is interest in...
Recent studies have suggested that extended duration oral contraceptive pills (OCP), such as the 12-month duration, have a positive impact on...
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on healthcare delivery. Although others have documented the impact on new cancer...
Transforming Health Care.
Our goal is to create more connected, compatible and convenient experiences for patients, providers and plan sponsors—and we believe transforming health care’s biggest challenges is the right place to start.
What does that transformation look like? For patients, it may be greater access and lower costs. For providers, it may be more transparency and greater collaboration across specialties. For plan sponsors, it may be reducing the administrative burden so many experience.
Transformation isn’t easy, but at the Evernorth Research Institute, we believe it is possible when it is purposeful and rooted in research.


Dr. Urvashi Patel leads the Evernorth Research Institute.
As a PhD in Health Services Organization & Research who holds a Master’s in Public Health, Dr. Patel leverages more than 20 years of experience in health data analytics and her rigorous approach to health care research, to guide data-driven studies that inform change and innovate health care solutions.