Hutchinson Institute for Cancer Outcomes Research

Improving Outcomes through Cancer Care Delivery Research

HICOR is a research institute at Fred Hutch whose mission is to reduce the economic and human burden of cancer for all communities by improving cancer prevention, detection, treatment and survivorship services. To achieve this, HICOR brings together researchers, patient partners, clinicians, payers and policymakers to share cancer-related data and generate clinically relevant performance metrics that can guide improvements in cancer care.

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HICOR Research Portfolio

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Financial Burden of Cancer

Understanding the causes and finding ways to prevent patients and caregivers from experiencing financial hardship.

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Cost Effectiveness

Evaluating and comparing the costs and health outcomes of interventions to inform clinical practice and policy.

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Cancer Screening

Developing methods to improve cancer screening rates and testing interventions to remove barriers in underserved populations.

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Health Disparities

Identifying and addressing preventable differences in the burden of disease between population groups.

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Cancer Care Delivery

Researching how the way care is provided impacts the health outcomes and well-being of patients and survivors.

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Simulation Modeling

Developing computer models to estimate the population-level effects of a new health policy or treatment guideline.

Value in Cancer Care Summit

The Value in Cancer Care Summit brings together patients, providers, clinic administrators and staff, health system representatives, nonprofit leaders, payers, researchers, academics and industry representatives to collaborate on ways to improve the quality of cancer care while reducing costs.

The 10th Annual Value in Cancer Care Summit was held at Bell Harbor in Seattle, WA on Thursday, November 6, 2025.  Please visit the Value in Cancer Care Initiative webpage for more information.

Value in Cancer Care Initiative

Our Work

Value in Cancer Care Initiative (VCCI)

Uniting diverse stakeholders to enhance cancer care quality and reduce costs

Our annual VCC Summit brings together patients, providers, clinic administrators and staff, health system representatives, nonprofit leaders, payers, researchers, academics and industry representatives to collaborate on ways to improve the quality of cancer care while reducing costs.

Community Cancer Care Report

Comparing the cost and quality of cancer care in Washington state

HICOR collaborated with cancer care providers, public and private health insurers, patients and researchers to develop the first public report on the quality and cost of cancer care across Washington state.

Data Analytics

HICOR's data repository is an engine that powers our science

The Data Analytics team supports HICOR's mission to reduce the economic and human burden of cancer for all communities through the collection, analysis and dissemination of screening and cancer care data. We maintain a data repository to facilitate answering scientific questions, support project-specific data needs and serve as a resource to investigators as needed.

HICOR Annual Report

HICOR continues to expand our research and engagement programs since early 2014

Our growing scientific team is fully committed to reducing health disparities, improving quality of care for all patients and increasing access to appropriate prevention and screening programs within and beyond Washington state.

HICOR Team

HICOR Research Team

Our faculty include experts in public health, health economics, behavioral science, medical imaging, psychometrics, clinical oncology, clinical trial design and many other fields.

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HICOR Impact

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Getting the best bang for your cancer prevention buck
Getting the best bang for your cancer prevention buck Fred Hutch experts weigh in on budget-friendly ways to cut disease risk and stay healthy in the new year January 9, 2026
Value in Cancer Care Summit reimagines cancer care
Value in Cancer Care Summit reimagines cancer care Annual conference zeroes in on practical solutions for patient and provider pain points like burnout, symptom management and financial toxicity November 19, 2025
Saying goodbye to a community partner and friend
Saying goodbye to a community partner and friend Bridgette Hempstead, founder of Cierra Sisters and staunch health equity research advocate, remembered as a force for underserved patients January 10, 2025
10 years in, HICOR’s efforts boost cancer care’s value
10 years in, HICOR’s efforts boost cancer care’s value Fred Hutch’s Value in Cancer Care Initiative celebrates a decade of data and crucial collaborations between providers, payers and patients November 22, 2024

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Sarah Miller

Administrative Coordinator, HICOR

1100 Fairview Ave. N., M3-B232
Seattle, WA 98109-1024

206.667.3701

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