Research Strengths
Aging and Long Term Care
We are known for our expertise
in studying the health care of older Americans, particularly
long-term care. This research program
addresses a wide range of topics, from questions of state and
federal policy to managerial, technological, and clinical innovations
in patient care.
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Improving Performance Through Innovation and Organizational Change
We are working to restructure health care "systems" to improve performance at all levels. At a national level, we are contributing to initiatives to empower both individual patients and employers to demand better value for their health care dollars. At a community level, we are trying to understand and improve safety net organizations and public health services. Inside health care organizations, we are helping to redesign jobs and improve teamwork so that patients receive better care. Click here for more
Health Disparities
We are addressing the problem of health disparities in many ways. Penn State is at the forefront of "diversity management"-systematic efforts by health care organizations to recruit a more diverse workforce and then manage diversity effectively and creatively. In addition to racial, ethnic and socioeconomic differences in health and health care, we have a special concern for the availability, quality and cost of health care in rural communities. Click here for more
Public and Private Insurance and the Uninsured
Our research influences the design of both public and private health insurance plans. We are helping to guide efforts to insure the uninsured. We are contributing to the improvement of public programs by studying questions of benefit design, reimbursement, and eligibility and by evaluating the impact of changes in Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP on providers and patients. We are trying to understand how people decide to participate in health insurance programs or choose among health options, while also working to promote more informed choices. Click here for more