The mission of the Arbor Research Collaborative for Health is to provide an empirical basis for improving the lives of patients by improving the practice of health care. We achieve this mission through interdisciplinary expertise in biostatistical analysis, clinical practice, management and integration of large data sets, economics, and public policy. We collaborate closely with faculty and researchers from other major research organizations around the world on studies in medicine, epidemiology, and public health. We perform research that affects clinical practice, policy development, and medical payment systems. Since 1997 we have engaged in national and international health outcomes research related to chronic disease and end-stage organ failure. As an organization, we strive to maintain a challenging, stimulating, and supportive environment where people enjoy their work and respect their colleagues. We do this by pursuing important and interesting research projects, aiming to provide analysis that is satisfying because it is both timely and sophisticated, resulting in saving patient lives. Arbor Research is a not-for-profit research organization based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.