2021 PHHP Outstanding Alumni
MHA alumni Laura Gruber and Ellington Jones were among the college's outstanding alumni for 2021.
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Lonn McDowell named PHHP Alumnus of the Year
McDowell is recognized for extraordinary contributions to health care management and education.
Patients with severe COVID-19 twice as likely to require future hospitalizations for other illnesses
Researchers found patients who recovered from severe COVID-19 had more than twice the risk of being hospitalized again for an issue such as heart attack, stroke, pneumonia or pulmonary embolism.
Lee Revere named chair of health services research, management and policy
Her research has explored the impact of fiscal policies on organizations and the patients they serve.
Patients with Type 1 diabetes cite negative interactions with providers as significant barrier to care
Patients with Type 1 diabetes reported feeling shame, stigma and judgment in their interactions with endocrinology specialists.
Dr. Hong Examines Cardio Metabolic Risk Factors in Individuals Receiving Bariatric Surgery
A research team led by Dr. Young-Rock Hong, Assistant Professor for the Department of Health Services Research, Management and Policy, analyzed the cardio metabolic risk factors among individuals who had undergone bariatric surgery, those eligible but had not received bariatric surgery, and medically classified normal-weight adults. Their results concluded that…
Having a single personal doctor may sometimes lead to unnecessary tests
A new study finds male patients who have a single general physician were more likely to receive a prostate cancer screening test during a period when the test was not recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
