Research Briefs

Research Briefs from the Center for Health Policy

The Center for Health Policy's mission is to generate evidence that informs decision-making in Indiana and beyond. The research briefs below are intended to aid policymakers, health leaders and the general public in health policy decision-making.

Briefs

Improving IT Systems for Population Health

As population health becomes an increasingly important objective for numerous policies and programs, health organizations must move from focusing solely on providing individual medical care to also improving the overall health of populations.

Integrating Patient-reported Outcomes into Research Systems

Allowing patients to directly report on their health status can help healthcare providers deliver evidence-based treatment that also reflects a patient’s preferences and values.

Does Quality Care Worsen When Physicians Have Higher Patient Volumes?

Growing healthcare needs and costs could pose a taxing responsibility on the nation’s already understaffed primary care infrastructure.

Improved Healthcare and Savings When Primary Care Physicians Receive Patient Hospitalization Alerts

Receiving alerts when patients are hospitalized offer primary care providers an effective approach to improving the quality of healthcare, especially among high-risk populations.