Health Care Management
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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. Read more
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IN THE NEWS: Doctors, Is It O.K. If We Talk About Why Finger-Wagging Isn't Working?
Ken Resnicow Quoted in the New York Times
Nobody likes to be lectured. An alternative approach, motivational interviewing, emphasizes respect for the patient’s autonomy, and works better with overweight kids. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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IN THE NEWS: Lethal Plans: When Seniors Turn To Suicide In Long-Term Care
New Research from Briana Mezuk
Families of people living in or transitioning to long-term care receive little advice about signs of suicide risk – or ways to prevent it. Read more
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Furry Friends Help Older Adults Cope with Health Issues, Get Active, Connect with Others
New Research from Cathleen Connell and Mary Janevic
A curled-up cat, a tail-wagging dog, a chirping parakeet or even a serene goldfish may help older adults cope with mental and physical health issues, according to a new national poll. While pets come with benefits, they can also bring concerns, and some people may even put their animals' needs ahead of their own health, the poll finds. Read more
