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Research Center
Rush Center for Health Management and Policy Research
The Rush Center for Health Management and Policy Research facilitates the strategic use of the research talents of HSM and university faculty and their collaborators to examine current health care management and policy-related issues that are important to Rush University Medical Center, as well as the local, national and international health care communities. The Center capitalizes on Rush’s unique structure to focus on work that translates research into practice and practice into research.
The Center is staffed by HSM faculty in collaboration with faculty across Rush University who have a breadth of interdisciplinary experience in health care management, from both applied and theoretical perspectives. The Center collaborates closely with faculty from other disciplines throughout Rush University Medical Center to identify and investigate topics of greatest interest to the health care community. The Center facilitates the identification and promotion of student training and research opportunities, and specifically utilizes students deployed through the HSM talent management group as an internal applied research consulting group.
Research Improves Health Services Delivery
Translational research is an integral part of our work as a department, and faculty and students regularly have opportunities to get involved with a breadth of practice-relevant research projects.
Below you will find examples of recent and ongoing projects. For a more complete list, view the Working Papers and Publications Series, 2000 – 2006.
Economics, Disability and Aging Research
"The Impact of Demographic and Labor Force Participation Changes on the Social Security Disability Insurance and Medicare Programs." Disability Research Institute at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the Social Security Administration, Tricia J. Johnson, PhD, Department of Health Systems Management. Abstract. For additional information click here
Do the Near Elderly Delay Care for Chronic Conditions? Rush University Committee on Research, Tricia J. Johnson, PhD. Co-Investigators: Anthony Perry, MD and Andy Garman, PsyD. Abstract.
Governance, Leadership, & Professional Relations
"What kind of CEO will your hospital need next?" Article in Trustee (2004). Fulltext Article.
"Why Succession Planning May Not Be on Your Board's Agenda—But Should Be." Article in The Governance Institute’s Boardroom Press (2005). Abstract.
"Succession planning practices and outcomes in U.S. hospitals: A multilevel analysis of survey-based data." Health Management Research Award, American College of Healthcare Executives, Andrew Garman, PsyD, Department of Health Systems Management. Full report.
"360-Degree feedback for leadership development in health administration." Health Management Research Award, American College of Healthcare Executives, Andrew Garman, PsyD, Department of Health Systems Management. Press Release.
"Worldviews in collision: Conflict and collaboration across professional lines." Working paper by Andrew Garman (faculty), David Leach, and Nancy Spector. (2005).
Patient Experiences / Perceptions
"Patient satisfaction data as a tool for assessing litigation risk." Press, Ganey-funded research project of Francis Fullam (faculty), Andrew Garman (faculty) and Jamila McClinton (HSM master’s student). (2005-06).
"Patient satisfaction as a predictor of return-to-provider behavior: Analysis and assessment of financial implications." Article published in QMHC by Andrew Garman (faculty), Joanne Garcia (HSM master’s student), and Marcia Hargreaves (faculty). (2004).
"What determines patient satisfaction with pain management?" Press, Ganey-funded research project of Andrew Garman, PsyD (faculty) and Valerie Hemmersbach (HSM master’s student).
Training / Educational Innovations
"Changes in Nurse Satisfaction After Conducting Educational Interventions to Improve MD-RN Collaboration." Master’s project of Erin Jakubek (2004). Abstract.
"The Effectiveness of a Multifaceted Intervention to Improve Physician Laboratory Ordering Patterns in the Diagnosis of Acute Pancreatitis." Master’s project of Jennifer Gingrass (2004). Abstract.
"The hidden costs of employee turnover." Training simulation by Andrew Garman, Josie Corbett, Julie Benesh, and Jane Grady (all faculty). Published in Simulation & Gaming (2005). Abstract.
"A Study of the Effect of Educational and Administrative Interventions on Physician Behavior: Reducing Demerol Use." Master’s project of Jack Bailey (2004). Abstract.
Master’s Project Awards
DeAndre James won an award for the "Best Student Poster" from Sigma Xi at Rush University Forum for Clinical Research and Investigation
Gustavo Saberbein Garcia won the 2006 Sigma Xi Outstanding College of Health Sciences Student Research Award presented at the Rush University Forum.
Mitul Shah (third from left above with fellow nominees) was awarded the HSM Alumni Association Master's Project Award at the graduation brunch for the class of 2006 on June 10, 2006.
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