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  • Using Mixed Methods Appropriately and Rigorously
    This two-part webinar series, taught by Dr. Shoshanna Sofaer, explores mixed methods study design and data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Practical guidance on using software and presenting study results is provided.
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  • Mixed Methods in Delivery System Settings
    This webinar describes unique issues in conducting mixed methods studies in health care delivery settings. Panelists draw on more than forty years of collective experience in conducting studies in three delivery systems, including both inpatient and ambulatory service settings. Real-world examples are used to depict key points and considerations that need to be addressed in study design and protocol development for both qualitative and quantitative data collection, particularly in the context of using mixed methods approaches to enrich understanding of clinical data from electronic health records.
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  • An Introduction to Mixed Methods
    This webinar features an introduction to mixed methods and includes applied examples from public health services and systems research (PHSSR). The course is intended for researchers at all levels as well as practitioners looking to translate research findings. Those with training in mixed methods are also encouraged to participate, in order to refresh their knowledge of current best practices.
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Spotlight Resources

Introducing NPIC: National Private Insurance Claims Data for Research


Participants in the session will receive an overview of the National Private Insurance Claims Data for Research (NPIC) database, a national collection of over 13 billion billed healthcare services from 2002 to the present reflecting the cost of care and utilization experience of over 125 million insured Americans.



 

 

HSRProj: Health Services Research Projects in Progress

HSRProj is a free database containing more than 6,000 descriptions of ongoing health services research projects funded by government and state agencies, foundations, and private organizations. More

Professional Development Catalog

The AcademyHealth Professional Development Catalog provides a list of seminars led by experts in the field.  Seminars on a range of methods and professional skill-building topics are available online and as special events. More

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HSR Methods

The AcademyHealth HSR Methods Web site was designed to help researchers or research users cross-walk the language, study designs, and methods used by researchers in the variety of fields contributing to health services research. More

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AcademyHealth's Career Center is a comprehensive and growing online resource that offers access to professional training and job opportunities, fellowships, continuing education credits, and a place to advertise position openings.

 

                                                      

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