Research
The Focus of Our Research
The Centene Center develops and tests innovative interventions and strategies on real-world populations to gain a new understanding of best practices for implementation and improved health outcomes.
We engage in research across five focus areas to influence positive health outcomes and decrease healthcare costs.
Click the focus area below to find out more about our studies, initiatives, and research.
Research Focus Areas

Vaccine Uptake
Studies that explore how attitudes, behaviors, and hesitancies impact vaccine utilization for both adults and children.

Medication Adherence
The research of various strategies, environmental and emotional triggers, social support and other tactics to achieve greater medication adherence.

Behavioral Health
Studies that explore novel interventions, including telehealth, in improving behavioral health.

Provider Research
Studies that examine plan engagement, strategies to improve population health, access to health, health management, and provider health.

Social Determinants of Health
The various social, psychological, and economic factors that impact the health and well-being of individuals and communities.