How to Cite Jiro as a Source
- Citations by Feature
- What to Include in a Citation
- Citation Format Examples
- Citing the Underlying Data
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Important to Remember
- Related Articles
Attribute Jiro correctly when you publish work built on it, so readers can trace and reproduce your findings. Cite Jiro as the data source for platform-generated analytics, such as Research cards and Metrics.
For Discover summaries, and for content and sources in a Consult response, cite the source document, not Jiro. These guidelines support transparency and reproducibility, and they credit both Jiro's infrastructure and the primary sources it surfaces.
Citations by Feature
Different Jiro features require different citation approaches:
| Feature | What to Cite |
|---|---|
| Practice | Jiro |
| Metrics | Jiro |
| Spotlights | Jiro |
| Research | Jiro |
| Consult | The listed sources in a response |
| Discover | The summarized journal or article |
What to Include in a Citation
When citing Jiro, include the following elements:
- Platform name: Jiro
- Version or data period you are referencing, if known
- The title of the feature you are citing (Metric card, Research card, Spotlight, or another feature)
- Access date of the feature
- Your organization or practice context, if relevant to your research
Citation Format Examples
General Platform Reference
Jiro [Software]. Accessed [Month Year]. Available from: https://app.jirohealth.com
Specific Feature Reference
[Metric Name]. Jiro platform Research card. Data period: [Month Year – Month Year]. Accessed [Month Year]. Available from: https://app.jirohealth.com/[Feature Page]
In-Text Citation Example
"According to practice-level data from Jiro (accessed March 2026), ED utilization among attributed patients decreased 12% over 12 months."
Citing the Underlying Data
Research cards in Jiro draw on de-identified medical and pharmacy real-world data. When you cite the underlying dataset, use this wording:
"Data were sourced from de-identified healthcare utilization and medication claims, accessed via Jiro."
Do not describe Jiro as a claims database or payer platform. Jiro is a Practice Intelligence platform built on real-world data.
Keep these limits in mind when you interpret and cite findings:
- The data reflect billed encounters, not all care delivered.
- Recent activity may not appear yet, because the delay varies by source. Pharmacy claims arrive within about 2 weeks of service. Open claims arrive within 8 weeks. Commercial closed claims arrive within 6 months. Government payer claims (Medicaid, Medicare, and Qualified Entity programs) arrive within 9 months. See Time & Refresh Cadence for details.
- The data cover approximately 60–70% of U.S. medical encounters and 50–60% of pharmaceutical encounters. Findings may not generalize to care outside the connected network.
- Metrics are attributed to providers by NPI and may not capture all encounters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need permission to cite Jiro in research? No. To cite Jiro in research, no special permission is required. If sharing or publishing practice-level data derived from Jiro, ensure you have appropriate institutional approvals.
Can I cite Consult? Consult draws on peer-reviewed medical literature and clinical guidelines. Cite the specific sources provided in a Consult response (click or hover on desktop, tap on mobile). Note that Consult surfaced these sources.
What if I want to use Jiro data in a formal study? Contact the Jiro Health team to discuss your research needs.
How do I describe Jiro in a methods section? Describe Jiro as a clinical intelligence platform that surfaces practice-level Research derived from de-identified claims data. Include the specific Metric or feature used, the data period, and the access date.
Can I cite a specific Research card from Jiro? Yes. When citing a specific Research card, describe the content, topic, time period, and cohort. Note the access date, as Research cards refresh over time.
Important to Remember
- Cite the specific sources shown in a Consult response, and cite the summarized journal or article for Discover.
- Do not describe Jiro as a claims database or payer platform. Jiro is a Practice Intelligence platform built on real-world data.
- Recent activity may not appear yet. Government payer claims arrive within 9 months, and commercial closed claims within 6 months.
- The data cover approximately 60–70% of U.S. medical encounters and 50–60% of pharmaceutical encounters.