Center for Outcomes Research
The Center for Outcomes Research (COR) at Houston Methodist is anchored at Houston Methodist Research Institute and functions in partnership with Weill Cornell Medical College and in collaboration with Texas A&M University School of Public Health. Under the leadership of director and co-director, Bita A. Kash, PhD, MBA, FACHE and Khurram Nasir, MD, MPH, the Center drives fundamental improvements in patient outcomes for patients treated in acute-care settings and throughout the cycle of their care in the ambulatory setting and their communities. Key areas of research include health services research, health economics, industrial and systems engineering, and health care management.
The mission of the Center for Outcomes Research is to conduct applied team research, develop researchers, and exert national leadership towards improved health outcomes for diverse patient populations by:
- Designing,
- Testing & validating, and
- Implementing innovations in health care delivery.
LEADING HEALTH OUTCOMES BY DESIGN
Center Director
Occidental Petroleum Centennial Chair in Quality and Outcomes Research, Center for Outcomes Research
Director, Center for Outcomes Research
Houston Methodist
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Center for Outcomes Research
Houston Methodist Research Institute
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Featured Articles:
- Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection among asymptomatic healthcare workers in greater Houston: a cross-sectional analysis of surveillance data from a large healthcare system
- Provider Burnout and Fatigue During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons Learned from a High-Volume Intensive Care Unit
- Association of Primary Intracerebral Hemorrhage with Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- Variation and Disparities in Awareness of Myocardial Infarction Symptoms Among Adults in the United States
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Khurram Nasir, MD, MPH presents in the video below on the topic of "Power of Zero: Coronary Artery Calcium Journey from a Screening Test to a Decision Tool".
Bita Kash, PhD, MBA, FACHE presents in the video below on the topic of "Strategies to Reduce Hospital Readmissions and the 4 Ps of Patient Experience".
