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Parrott Lecture series speaker offers rebuke of major U.S. health care players
Don Berwick, M.D., M.P.P., renowned leader in health care quality and cost control, underscores importance of collaborative efforts in addressing population health issues – and those he believes are holding it back.
Saleema Karim selected as Outstanding Author (2023) in the Journal of Hospital Management and Health Policy
The journal generates discussion and further research in the area of telehealth technology implementation in rural areas.
Stephan Davis Receives Professional Association’s Highest Service Award
Stephan Davis, D.N.P., M.H.S.A., F.A.C.H.E., F.A.A.N., has received the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Exemplary Service Award, which is the highest service award bestowed by the College.
Jessica Mittler and colleagues publish article in the journal "Social Science & Medicine."
The article titled "Better outcomes through patient – Provider therapeutic connections? An exploratory study of proposed mediating variables," can be found on ScienceDirect.