Healthcare Statistical Consulting

Data that
actually
makes sense.

Ruff Numbers turns complex healthcare research into clear, compelling statistical insights — no jargon, no nonsense, just good analysis.

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Stats shouldn't be scary.

We're a boutique statistical consulting firm specializing in healthcare research. Whether you're designing a patient survey, analyzing clinical outcomes, or preparing results for publication, we bring rigorous methods and plain-English communication to every project.

Think of us as your stats-savvy colleague who actually enjoys talking about p-values — so you don't have to pretend to.

What we do

Services built for healthcare research

Survey Design & Analysis

We design surveys that actually get answered — and analyze the results so they tell a meaningful story. From patient satisfaction to clinical outcome measures, we handle the whole pipeline.

Research Consulting

Need a stats expert in your corner from study design to manuscript submission? We partner with healthcare researchers to ensure your methods are sound and your results are defensible.

Statistical Reporting

We translate output from R, SPSS, or SAS into clear, publication-ready tables, figures, and plain-language summaries that your audience will actually understand.

Why Ruff Numbers

Serious stats.
Without the stuffiness.

100%

Focus on healthcare — we know the landscape, the regulations, and the journals.

Plain

English first. We explain every result so you're never left guessing what it means.

R-based

All analysis in open-source R — reproducible, shareable, and auditable.

Fast

Responsive turnarounds and clear timelines, because grant deadlines wait for no one.

How it works

From question to conclusion

01

Discovery call

We learn about your project, your data, and your goals. Free 30-minute consultation.

02

Proposal

You receive a clear scope, timeline, and fixed-fee quote — no hourly billing surprises.

03

Analysis

We do the work, keeping you updated. All code and data handled securely.

04

Delivery

Report, figures, and a plain-English summary. We stay on for questions.

Let's talk about your data.

Whether you have a fully-formed project or just a research question and a messy spreadsheet, we'd love to hear from you. First conversation is always free.

miriam@ruffnumbers.com
Serving clients nationwide (US)