Medical Technology & Practice Patterns Institute (MTPPI) is a nonprofit organization established in 1986 to conduct research on the clinical, economic, and social implications of new and emerging health care technologies. MTPPI's research is directed toward the formulation and implementation of local and national health care policies. In addition, MTPPI has been designated by the World Health Organization as a WHO Collaborating Center for Health Technology Assessment and in that role contributes to international health care research. With extensive investigator experience in both the public and private sectors, MTPPI's staff designs, implements, and conducts a full range of health services research activities. The staff includes clinicians, health services researchers, biomedical engineers, economists, statisticians, lawyers, and policy analysts. Some of the fields in which the Institute has been most actively involved include: Diabetes Renal Disease International Health Issues Recombinant Human Erythropoietin Vulnerable Populations Evidence-Based Information Patient Outcomes Studies performed by the Institute in these and many other areas have been published in peer-reviewed journals and many are published by the Institute itself. Some of these publications will be available on-line. An overview of some of the data sources and the computer systems used in these studies is also included here. Located in Washington, DC, MTPPI has long-standing contacts with numerous governmental agencies, medical professional associations, medical industry and provider organizations. The Institute also collaborates with many other research groups, including academic institutions and international health organizations. Guided Tour For a quick guided tour of the Institute's capabilities, follow the animated graphics on the right hand side of each page. The animation will lead to buttons for the next page in the tour. Center for Cardiovascular Health Research MTPPI has also recently started a new program to study the costs and reimbursements for new cardiovascular treatment technologies. Job openings Current job openings at the Institute are also available on-line.

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