Integrating Medicine & Policy to Achieve Healthcare Transformation
Late Translational, health services and outcomes research is essential for improving patient care, enhancing population health, and shaping effective healthcare policy through rigorous evaluation and implementation of evidence-based strategies.
Our Mission: IMPACT HSR builds a vibrant, productive community of clinician-scientists and PhD investigators at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine (SFESOM), dedicated to late translational (T3/T4), health services, and outcomes research. We foster a collaborative, supportive culture that emphasizes career development, mentorship, mutual support, and excellence to maximize our collective impact.
Our Vision: Transform healthcare and improve patient and population health outcomes by advancing innovative late translational (T3/T4), health services, and outcomes research that directly enhances patient care and shapes healthcare policy.
THE LATEST FROM IMPACT HSR
IMPACT HSR Morning 3/26 and 3/27: Target Trial Emulation with Barbra Dickerman
Join IMPACT HSR for a two-day workshop on target trial emulation with Barbra Dickerman. The session of Thursday, March 26 will cover an introduction to target trial emulation and case studies in cohort design and case-control design. The second session of Friday, March 27 will cover data management and specific research questions.
IMPACT HSR Researcher Highlight: Dr. Brett Einerson
Dr. Einerson (Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology) was featured in the New York Times article, "A Grave Condition Caused by C-Sections Is on the Rise" for his work in the University of Utah's placenta accreta clinic providing life-saving care to patients.
IMPACT HSR Symposium Brings Together Health Services Researchers at Utah
The program featured keynote addresses by:
- Andrew Ibrahim, MD, MSc, Director, Center for Healthcare Outcomes & Policy, University of Michigan.
- Daniel Mullins, PhD, Executive Director, PATIENTS Program, University of Maryland.
Additional highlights included lightning talks from University of Utah health services researchers, a panel on health services research by university leaders, and a networking lunch.