Professional Development Directory

This two-part seminar series addresses the fundamentals of conducting propensity score analysis. The series features Dr. Michael Oakes from the University of Minnesota, and Dr. Elizabeth Stuart from Johns Hopkins University.

This two-part series provides an overview of the fundamentals of health services research (HSR).  The series addresses how to read and evaluate important studies in HSR, with attendtion to HSR's role guiding evidence-based health care practice and policy. Part I discusses how to identify appropriate research designs for descriptive, exploratory, and confirmatory analyses and how to asses the merit of existing studies to inform evidence-based practice and policy. Part II reviews the core analytic tools that support quality and performance measurement for health care systems improvement efforts. Level: 101. Format: On-demand, streaming presentation (Adobe Flash Player required). Duration: 90 Minutes.

The second of a two-part series designed to provide an overview of causality and causal models.

This session provides an overview of microsimulation strategies for HSR, with worked examples.

This methods seminar presents an overview of conducting HSR with patient registries and provides an introduction to the types of registry research and best practice for conducting research with patient registries.  (75 minutes)

This session will provide an overview of key terms used in health services research (HSR).

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.

Faculty: Harold Miller, Strategic Initiatives Consultant, Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement, and President/CEO, Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform

Faculty: Harold D. Miller, Strategic Initiatives Consultant, Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement (NRHI), and President/CEO, Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform; Jay Want, Payment and Delivery System Reform Advisor, Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement, and President, Want Healthcare LLC