Easing their pain
Katie Fitzgerald Jones, Ph.D. 鈥�22, studies and cares for patients with a comorbidity of chronic pain and past issues with substance abuse.
10-15-2024
Public Health聽& Health Systems
Public health and health systems research examines the organization, delivery, and economic infrastructures that underlie population health. This field focuses on evaluating health care and public health policies, optimizing care coordination, enhancing access, quality and safety, and addressing workforce issues. Researchers analyze complex systems to develop evidence-based strategies for diverse populations, taking into consideration the financing and payment landscape.
Impact
This research is essential for creating resilient, equitable health care systems capable of addressing contemporary challenges from pandemics to health disparities. By generating evidence that informs policy and practice, researchers can improve health care access, reduce costs, enhance quality and safety, and ensure that health systems serve all communities effectively鈥攗ltimately advancing health as a common good for all.
