Health Care

Edward Norton

Edward Norton Recognized for Excellence in Research

Edward C. Norton

Looking closely at how we use quality metrics to determine compensation, Edward Norton’s research has shifted our study of long-term care management from institutional providers to informal family care for the elderly.

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Electronic Health Records May Compromise Safety for Chemotherapy Patients

New Research from Christopher Friese and Minal Patel

Electronic health records were supposed to streamline patient information, but in the decade since inception, health workers claim they have compromised patient care and complicated their jobs. A recent University of Michigan study confirms earlier research about EHRs' shortcomings—this time in the highly complex outpatient chemotherapy setting.

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IN THE NEWS: Don't Just Blame Drug Companies for the Opioid Crisis...

New Contribution from Rebecca Haffajee

The causes driving the opioid crisis are more complex than just the actions of pharmaceutical companies. A fragmented health care system, ineffective policies, and current federal and state laws are all contributing to the level of difficulty when it comes to combating overdoses and addiction within the United States.

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IN THE NEWS: Opinion: Lower Out-Of-Pocket Drug Costs for Needy

New Op/Ed from A. Mark Fendrick

Making medications more affordable would improve the health of the most vulnerable among us. In some circumstances, it could even reduce total health care spending by averting preventable hospitalizations and emergency room visits.

London

No-Deal Brexit Will Have Serious Negative Health Effects

New Research from Holly Jarman

A no-deal Brexit would make it harder for the United Kingdom to recruit health workers into their system, will jeopardize continuing care for British citizens with pre-existing conditions living outside the U.K., and could even lead to an increase in cardiovascular disease-related deaths, say researchers.