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May 17, 2022 • News
First U.S. study analyzing tooth survival after root canal in general population
May 17, 2022 • News
First U.S. study analyzing tooth survival after root canal in general population
Region, insurance status and other restorative dental treatments impact longevity of treated teeth Teeth survive about 11 years after a root canal, according to new research from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Dentistry. The groundbreaking study is the first to analyze records from community dental practices, where most Americans receive dental care. “The […]
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May 10, 2022 • News
The double-edged sword of clinical texting: Study explores improving patient care via more effective clinician communication
May 10, 2022 • News
The double-edged sword of clinical texting: Study explores improving patient care via more effective clinician communication
Hospitals are increasingly replacing pagers with clinical texting systems that allow doctors, nurses and other clinicians to use smartphones to send and receive messages related to patient care while maintaining compliance for privacy and security. A new study from the Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine and Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital is one […]
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May 03, 2022 • News
Depression detection has never been more important: PHQ-9 enables clinicians and patients to track and address depression with combined physical and emotional symptoms score
May 03, 2022 • News
Depression detection has never been more important: PHQ-9 enables clinicians and patients to track and address depression with combined physical and emotional symptoms score
Large, international study shows free, clinical measurement tool definitively indicates presence and severity of the disorder The COVID-19 pandemic, armed conflicts, economic dislocations and other concerns have affected mental health around the globe. Clinical depression, which affects 300 million individuals worldwide, is projected to increase. With findings that are significant for both clinicians and patients, […]
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April 27, 2022 • News
New data shows burden of dementia symptoms just as high in community population as nursing home residents
April 27, 2022 • News
New data shows burden of dementia symptoms just as high in community population as nursing home residents
Statistics indicate possible benefit of home-based palliative care interventions New data shows that the symptoms suffered by people with advanced Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias who live in the community occur at a strikingly similar rate to those of dementia patients in a nursing home. The study from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of […]
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April 25, 2022 • Expert Opinion, News
Health dashboards are breakthrough star of the pandemic and here to stay
April 25, 2022 • Expert Opinion, News
Health dashboards are breakthrough star of the pandemic and here to stay
Investing in people, processes and technology will be necessary for quality visualizations of future public health threats An editorial authored by Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health research scientists and published in the American Journal of Public Health calls for investing in people, processes and technology so health dashboards, […]
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April 21, 2022 • News
Indiana study suggests wearing dentures may affect a person’s nutrition 
April 21, 2022 • News
Indiana study suggests wearing dentures may affect a person’s nutrition 
First study to report results of matched health and dental records to assess nutrition levels Dentures may have a potentially negative impact on a person’s overall nutrition, according to new research from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Dentistry. The research team leveraged electronic dental and health records to gain a better understanding of […]
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April 19, 2022 • News
Regenstrief informaticians identify golden opportunities for improving delivery of preventive care and monitoring of acute and chronic conditions
April 19, 2022 • News
Regenstrief informaticians identify golden opportunities for improving delivery of preventive care and monitoring of acute and chronic conditions
Computerized clinical decision support can be essential buttress for the new normal of team-based primary care Team-based primary care is increasingly viewed as an answer to the persistent problem of finite healthcare resources strained by current and future pandemics, an aging U.S. population and escalating healthcare costs. A paper from informaticians Paul Dexter, M.D. and […]
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April 13, 2022
April 13, 2022
Study explores perceptions of and preferences for complementary and integrative medicine options for chronic headache
A new study from researchers with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Regenstrief Institute is one of the first to explore the perceptions and preferences of both patients and their healthcare providers regarding the use of complementary and integrative medicine treatments in conjunction with mainstream medicine for chronic headache. “We found that veterans […]
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April 11, 2022 • News
Telestroke program prevents unnecessary hospital transfers, decreases rural healthcare disparities
April 11, 2022 • News
Telestroke program prevents unnecessary hospital transfers, decreases rural healthcare disparities
Odds of being transferred decreased by 60 percent after implementation  The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VHA) National Telestroke Program has made expert stroke care quickly available to patients, even at rural facilities with limited staffing. A new study from the VA, Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine shows the […]
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April 07, 2022 • News
Regenstrief research scientists leading IU’s new NIH training program
April 07, 2022 • News
Regenstrief research scientists leading IU’s new NIH training program
Regenstrief research scientists and Indiana University School of Medicine faculty Nicole Fowler, PhD, MHSA, and Christopher Callahan, M.D., will be co-leading a new IU training program focused on social and behavioral research in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia research. Brittney-Shea Herbert, PhD, assistant dean for physician scientist development at IU School of Medicine, is also […]
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April 06, 2022 • News
As number of ICU survivors increase, study validates first tool to utilize caregiver input to assess post-ICU syndrome symptoms
April 06, 2022 • News
As number of ICU survivors increase, study validates first tool to utilize caregiver input to assess post-ICU syndrome symptoms
Regenstrief and IU researchers developed and tested tool that assesses caregiver as well as patient burden A new study from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine validates the caregiver version of the Healthy Aging Brain Care Monitor as an accurate, dynamic tool for monitoring the burden of post-intensive care unit (ICU) symptoms among […]
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April 04, 2022 • News
Despite syphilis increase in U.S., 1 in 5 pregnant women not tested
April 04, 2022 • News
Despite syphilis increase in U.S., 1 in 5 pregnant women not tested
As syphilis rates in the U.S. rise, so do cases of congenital syphilis, which is when a mother passes the infection to her baby during pregnancy. Syphilis poses a serious threat to the health of the fetus, potentially causing physical and neurological problems or even fetal death. Timely diagnosis and treatment can prevent harmful outcomes. […]
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March 31, 2022 • News
Technology has the potential to change the patient-provider relationship  
March 31, 2022 • News
Technology has the potential to change the patient-provider relationship  
Study gathered perspectives on personal health records from cancer patients and providers   Healthcare technology continues to evolve and has the potential to significantly change the relationship between providers and their patients. A study from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine analyzed perspectives on personal health records.   Personal […]
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March 30, 2022 • News
March 30, 2022 • News
National study finds that any booster strategy is more effective than single J&J vaccine to prevent moderate to severe COVID-19
A new nationwide study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention comparing booster strategies for the millions of people who have received Johnson and Johnson (J&J) vaccines, provides strong evidence that boosters following vaccination with the J&J vaccine are effective in protecting against hospitalizations from COVID-19. “We found that any booster strategy is […]
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March 29, 2022 • News
March 29, 2022 • News
Regenstrief researcher, IU Medical School faculty national urology award recipient
The American Urological Association (AUA) named Regenstrief Research Scientist and Indiana University School of Medicine faculty member Clint Cary, M.D., MPH, a 2022 Young Urologist of the Year. He was selected from a national pool of candidates who finished their training within the last 10 years. Dr. Cary’s research efforts focus on improving the health […]
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March 25, 2022 • News
March 25, 2022 • News
Innovative AI Technology Aids Personalized Care for Diabetes Patients Needing Complex Drug Treatment
Tokyo, Salt Lake City, Indianapolis, March 25, 2022 – Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501, Hitachi), University of Utah Health (U of U Health), and Regenstrief Institute, Inc. (Regenstrief) today announced the development of an AI method to improve care for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who need complex treatment. One in 10 adults worldwide have […]
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March 24, 2022 • News
Experts call to create standardized criteria for mask mandates based on objective data; 5 criteria proposed
March 24, 2022 • News
Experts call to create standardized criteria for mask mandates based on objective data; 5 criteria proposed
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, mask mandates have been met with confusion, disagreement and a lack of knowledge about the risks and benefits. Health and legal experts are calling for a move toward an evidence-based approach to instituting masking policies. In an article forthcoming in the University of Dayton Law Review, the authors from Regenstrief Institute, […]
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March 23, 2022 • News
March 23, 2022 • News
Current Regenstrief center director named interim president and CEO
Susan Hickman, PhD, has been named interim president and chief executive officer of the Regenstrief Institute effective June 1, 2022. She will continue to serve as director of the Indiana University Center for Aging Research at Regenstrief Institute. Dr. Hickman is the Cornelius and Yvonne Pettinga Professor of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine […]
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March 22, 2022 • News
March 22, 2022 • News
Editorial co-authored by Regenstrief researcher-clinician highlights indispensable role of home health aides in the era of COVID-19 and beyond
Authors call for changes in the healthcare system to support and invest in these essential workers Home health aides are indispensable for older adults wishing to remain in their homes who are unable to care for themselves and lack family or friends who can help them. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, home health […]
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March 14, 2022 • News
Making high-performing healthcare more accessible in the US: The ongoing debate on universal healthcare coverage
March 14, 2022 • News
Making high-performing healthcare more accessible in the US: The ongoing debate on universal healthcare coverage
Writing on behalf of the Society of General Internal Medicine’s Health Policy Research Committee, Regenstrief Institute Research Scientist and Indiana University School of Medicine faculty member Jennifer Carnahan, M.D., MPH, and colleagues from the universities of Texas and Toronto, Tufts University, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Mayo Clinic and Brigham and Women’s […]
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March 09, 2022 • News
More severe stroke patients should receive palliative care consultations
March 09, 2022 • News
More severe stroke patients should receive palliative care consultations
Study shows significant opportunities to reduce suffering are potentially being missed Only 20 percent of patients being treated in the hospital for severe stroke received a palliative care consultation, and only 43 percent of patients who died in the hospital met with a palliative care team, according to a new study from Regenstrief Institute and […]
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March 07, 2022 • News
Addressing healthcare needs of transgender adults: Qualitative study finds 3 main barriers to receiving primary care in a supportive environment
March 07, 2022 • News
Addressing healthcare needs of transgender adults: Qualitative study finds 3 main barriers to receiving primary care in a supportive environment
Transgender individuals are less likely to have had a primary care visit in the last year than cisgender individuals despite having more chronic conditions. A study from Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine and Eskenazi Health explores the healthcare experiences of transgender patients and uncovered three major barriers this group faces in accessing healthcare. […]
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March 04, 2022 • News
The increasing importance of HIE alerts for care coordination and evidence that they work
March 04, 2022 • News
The increasing importance of HIE alerts for care coordination and evidence that they work
HIMSS presentation by Regenstrief expert will cover trends of health event notifications Provider alerts triggered by health information exchange (HIE) data are becoming much more common, and soon the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid will require them. Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health Director of Public Health Informatics […]
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March 03, 2022 • News
March 03, 2022 • News
New LOINC® release features streamlined file structure and two new translations
The new release of LOINC® from Regenstrief Institute contains more than 1,600 new terms and has a newly streamlined file structure for more efficient download and use. LOINC version 2.72 also includes translations into Polish and the Mexican dialect of Spanish, increasing the number of available translations to 18.   LOINC, short for Logical Observation […]
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March 01, 2022 • News
Vaccines are effective in preventing COVID-19-related emergency department and urgent care visits for both children and adolescents
March 01, 2022 • News
Vaccines are effective in preventing COVID-19-related emergency department and urgent care visits for both children and adolescents
CDC study provides real-world information on vaccine effectiveness in 5- to 11-year-olds Using data from 10 states, a study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the first real-world studies to show that two doses of an mRNA vaccine provide protection against COVID-19 associated emergency department and urgent care […]
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February 22, 2022
February 22, 2022
The reproducibility crisis: Regenstrief expert leads development of NIH-funded podcast
Regenstrief Research Scientist Aaron Carroll, M.D., M.S., and a team of experts were chosen by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to create a podcast series exploring science and what’s being called the reproducibility crisis.  Dr. Carroll is a nationally sought-after expert in health policy and research, writing regularly for the New York Times and […]
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February 17, 2022 • News
February 17, 2022 • News
Researchers draw analogies between art and science in new study
Release first published by IU School of Medicine. DEGAS Study adds deep learning transfer to Seurat approach, creates identification of disease risk Indiana University School of Medicine and Regenstrief Institute researchers have discovered an innovative approach to identifying how likely someone is to develop certain diseases. The study, called Diagnostic Evidence GAuge of Single Cells […]
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February 15, 2022 • News
February 15, 2022 • News
Regenstrief Research Scientist Thomas Imperiale named IU distinguished professor
Affiliate Scientist Kosali Simon also 1 of 5 recipients  Regenstrief Institute Research Scientist Thomas Imperiale, M.D., has earned Indiana University’s highest academic appointment of distinguished professor. This title recognizes faculty for their pursuit of excellence in their field.   Dr. Imperiale has conducted groundbreaking research on preventive screenings for colorectal cancer. He focuses on developing and […]
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February 11, 2022 • News
First study to show waning effectiveness of 3rd dose of mRNA vaccines
February 11, 2022 • News
First study to show waning effectiveness of 3rd dose of mRNA vaccines
Dr. Brian Dixon (left) and Dr. Shaun Grannis (right) Data also show people who are Hispanic or Black half as likely to receive booster than people who are white A nationwide study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the first to show that immunity against severe COVID-19 disease begins to […]
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February 10, 2022 • News
Challenges of deprescribing and minimizing use of anticholinergic medications
February 10, 2022 • News
Challenges of deprescribing and minimizing use of anticholinergic medications
Commonly prescribed drug class strongly associated with cognitive impairment in older adults Medications with anticholinergic properties have been consistently associated with a wide range of adverse outcomes for older adults including cognitive impairment, yet these drugs continue to be commonly prescribed for depression, urinary incontinence, irritable bowel syndrome and Parkinson’s disease. In an editorial published […]
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February 09, 2022 • News
February 09, 2022 • News
Regenstrief scientist wins emerging leadership award
Regenstrief Institute Research Scientist Kristin Levoy, PhD, MSN, R.N., was named a national recipient of 2022 Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation’s (HPNF) Emerging Leader Award.    This honor is designed to celebrate and encourage early-career hospice and palliative nurses. Winners are either younger than 40 or have less than five years’ experience in hospice and […]
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February 02, 2022 • News
February 02, 2022 • News
Regenstrief scientist appointed 1st chief of new IU School of Medicine palliative medicine section
Regenstrief Institute Research Scientist Alexia Torke, M.D., M.S., was appointed as founding section chief for the newly established Section of Palliative Medicine within the Indiana University School of Medicine’s Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. She previously held the position of associate chief for the division for four years.   Dr. Torke is a nationally […]
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February 01, 2022 • News
Prioritized supportive care needs of patients and caregivers during active cancer treatment 
February 01, 2022 • News
Prioritized supportive care needs of patients and caregivers during active cancer treatment 
Study shows need for enhanced supportive oncology care During active cancer treatment, patients express different needs than their caregivers, but both should be addressed to enhance the quality and value of supportive oncology care delivery. A new paper from Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University School of Nursing and University of Pennsylvania analyzed priorities of patients undergoing curative treatment and their caregivers to give a better understanding […]
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January 26, 2022 • News
AI models can predict individual risk of hospitalization for COVID using HIE data
January 26, 2022 • News
AI models can predict individual risk of hospitalization for COVID using HIE data
Regenstrief study demonstrates how clinical data from healthcare systems can be used to better inform public health decision-making The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted both the necessity and the difficulty of using clinical data to inform state and national public health policymaking. In a new study, Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University researchers demonstrate that machine learning […]
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January 24, 2022 • News
Local mask policy matters when it comes to public health
January 24, 2022 • News
Local mask policy matters when it comes to public health
Findings from a new study show impact of mask mandates on behavior  Local mask policies are strong influencers on mask-wearing behavior, according to new research from Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health and Resolve to Save Lives.   Policies requiring face masks in public have been one strategy to address the […]
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January 21, 2022 • News
Three doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are very effective in protecting against emergency department visits and hospitalizations associated with Omicron and Delta variations of the virus
January 21, 2022 • News
Three doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are very effective in protecting against emergency department visits and hospitalizations associated with Omicron and Delta variations of the virus
New CDC study provides strong evidence that vaccines successfully combat severe disease A nationwide study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that mRNA booster shots (either Pfizer or Moderna) are 82 percent effective in protecting against COVID-19 Omicron variant-associated emergency department (ED) visits and 90 percent effective in protecting against […]
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January 13, 2022 • News
Intervention leads to increase in primary care screenings for older adults
January 13, 2022 • News
Intervention leads to increase in primary care screenings for older adults
Education-system solution designed to integrate geriatrics into primary care Falls and dementia are some of the most common syndromes affecting the health of older adults, but many primary care physicians are not specifically trained to screen for them. The Indiana Geriatrics Education and Training Center (Indiana GETC) created a successful intervention combining education and workflow […]
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January 11, 2022 • News
January 11, 2022 • News
Pediatric asthma study one of first to demonstrate successful use of health information exchange data to signal childhood disease trends
Use of HIE data could enable public health to follow and respond to disease trends in near real time Childhood asthma is a common cause of emergency department visits, hospital admissions and deaths, especially among boys. A new study from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine researchers has determined that data from a […]
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January 06, 2022 • News
January 06, 2022 • News
Study finds long-stay nursing home residents under age 60 transferred to hospitals twice as often as residents older than 80
Long-stay nursing home residents experience frequent transfers to the hospital. Dispelling the assumption that as individuals age and become more frail, higher rates of transfer from nursing homes to hospitals occur, a groundbreaking study from the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine shows that residents younger than age 60 experience twice the transfer […]
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January 04, 2022 • News
Promise of mobile technology provided to hospitalists not impacting patient care
January 04, 2022 • News
Promise of mobile technology provided to hospitalists not impacting patient care
Human factors study calls for user-centered design of specialized apps As hospitalists – physicians who provide general medical care to hospitalized patients – become increasingly common, a new study provides a better understanding of both missed and potential opportunities for integrating mobile technology, such as cell phones, tablets and applications (apps) into hospitalists’ workflows to […]
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December 16, 2021 • News
Regenstrief to co-lead new VA fellowship program with focus on learning health systems
December 16, 2021 • News
Regenstrief to co-lead new VA fellowship program with focus on learning health systems
Dr. Marianne Matthias (left) and Dr. Teresa Damush (right) The Veterans Affairs Health Services Research and Development (VA HSR&D) Center for Health Information and Communication (CHIC) and Regenstrief Institute have been awarded a new VA Advanced Fellowship Program in Health Services Research and Development, with an orientation to the Learning Health System. The VA HSR&D Office of Academic Affiliations Advance Fellowship — in collaboration with AcademyHealth — provides two […]
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December 14, 2021
December 14, 2021
JAMA Internal Medicine commentary: Integrating medical and social care
Neither poverty and its influence on health nor financial toxicity from medical bills are new 21st century phenomenon.   Yet as a nation, the many facets of the U.S. still do not agree on the “appropriate boundary between medical and social care or between family and societal responsibility,” writes Regenstrief Institute Research Scientist and Indiana University School of Medicine Professor of Medicine Christopher M. […]
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December 13, 2021 • News
More than just resiliency training: Organizations need to address causes of burnout 
December 13, 2021 • News
More than just resiliency training: Organizations need to address causes of burnout 
Study identifies three major areas to reduce burnout and increase work engagement   Clinician burnout in healthcare is a growing area of concern, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic stretches on. Research from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Regenstrief Institute looked at ways organizations can address burnout.    “There is plenty of attention on burnout these days, but the approaches we use to combat it are often centered […]
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December 10, 2021 • News
December 10, 2021 • News
Building a better dashboard for enhanced understanding of health
Lessons from new study could help improve current and future health data visualization tools Since the onset of the pandemic and the resulting vast amount of complex dynamic data available, health-related dashboards have become ubiquitous as the public, healthcare providers and administrators, and public health and government officials continually reach out for and evaluate vital, […]
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December 07, 2021 • News
Emergency departments are vital to care coordination efforts to reduce readmissions
December 07, 2021 • News
Emergency departments are vital to care coordination efforts to reduce readmissions
A new study shows that even though hospitals experience similar rates of emergency department (ED) visits after major surgeries, some have a great deal more readmissions. Study authors from Regenstrief Institute, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Indiana University and University of Michigan say this demonstrates the need for greater coordination of care. The study […]
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December 06, 2021 • News
December 06, 2021 • News
Regenstrief names new director of clinical informatics fellowship program
Regenstrief Institute Research Scientist Burke Mamlin, M.D., will be the new director of the institute’s Clinical Informatics Fellowship program.  The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited fellowship program trains the next generation of chief medical information officers and clinical informatics researchers. It focuses on providing fellows with practical knowledge and experience in health IT, educating trainees on EPIC and Cerner architecture, fundamentals of health IT […]
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December 02, 2021 • News
Data can help address health disparities
December 02, 2021 • News
Data can help address health disparities
Dr. Brian Dixon (left) and Dr. Virginia Caine (right) Local health department used surveillance data to place COVID-19 testing sites The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted existing health disparities, especially for people who are Black, Latinx and of other underrepresented populations. The Marion County (Indiana) Public Health Department used data to address inequities in testing, a […]
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November 16, 2021 • News
November 16, 2021 • News
Study tackles reducing bladder cancer recurrence
National and international guidelines call for administration of postoperative immediate chemotherapy to reduce recurrence of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Yet this is done in less than half of cases. A new study led by Clint Cary, M.D., MPH, of the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine, explores environmental barriers to implementation of these […]
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November 15, 2021 • News
November 15, 2021 • News
No FIT: Colon cancer screening FIT doesn’t belong in emergency and inpatient settings
FIT and other cancer screening tests not designed for diagnosis A clinical research study from Indiana University School of Medicine and the Regenstrief Institute examines the use, in emergency and inpatient settings, of FIT (fecal immunochemical testing), which looks for blood in stool, a possible sign of colorectal cancer. The researchers conclude that FIT should […]
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November 12, 2021 • News
November 12, 2021 • News
Regenstrief and IU Fairbanks researcher honored with statewide healthcare award
The following has been adapted from an article posted by the IU Fairbanks School of Public Health.  Regenstrief research scientist Nir Menachemi, PhD, MPH, received the Indiana Healthcare Executives Network (iHEN) service excellence award for his work responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Menachemi is also the Fairbanks Endowed Chair, professor and health policy and management department chair at the Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School […]
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November 10, 2021 • News
Regenstrief showcases research, expertise at 2021 AMIA symposium
November 10, 2021 • News
Regenstrief showcases research, expertise at 2021 AMIA symposium
Two Regenstrief projects highlighted in the AMIA Year in Review Nearly a dozen researchers with Regenstrief Institute connections were part of the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA)’s 2021 Annual Symposium.   The Annual Symposium showcases the latest innovations from the community of biomedical informatics researchers and practitioners. Attendees shared research and insight for leveraging information to improve human health. The […]
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November 09, 2021 • News
LOINC® contract with CMS extended for five years
November 09, 2021 • News
LOINC® contract with CMS extended for five years
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is extending its contract with the Regenstrief Institute for another five years. CMS has been working with Regenstrief since 2016 for the creation and updating of LOINC® assessment data elements to be included in the CMS Data Element Library, (DEL). LOINC, […]
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November 04, 2021 • News
Regenstrief Institute’s contract with national COVID-19 collaborative extended
November 04, 2021 • News
Regenstrief Institute’s contract with national COVID-19 collaborative extended
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has extended its relationship with Regenstrief Institute as the Linkage Honest Broker (LHB) for the National COVID-19 Cohort Collaborative (N3C). The N3C is a national effort to gather medical record data to help scientists understand COVID-19. Under the expanded two-year partnership, Regenstrief will continue in its role as the Linkage Honest Broker which […]
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November 02, 2021 • News
November 02, 2021 • News
Vaccines less effective at protecting against severe COVID-19 in immunocompromised adults
Susceptible people should receive a 3-dose vaccine series and a booster New real-world evidence gathered by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that COVID-19 vaccines are less effective at protecting against COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in people who are immunocompromised. In general, immunocompromised individuals are at an increased risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes. “These findings indicate […]
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October 29, 2021 • News
COVID vaccines 5 times more effective at protecting against COVID-related hospitalization than prior infection alone
October 29, 2021 • News
COVID vaccines 5 times more effective at protecting against COVID-related hospitalization than prior infection alone
Findings suggest people who recovered from the virus should still receive vaccines A nationwide study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are associated with significantly more immunity than a prior COVID-19 infection. Researchers from the CDC’s VISION Network gathered data from more than 201,000 hospitalizations in nine […]
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October 27, 2021 • News
Vulnerable populations not receiving cancer survivorship care plans
October 27, 2021 • News
Vulnerable populations not receiving cancer survivorship care plans
Survivorship care plans are an important tool to help cancer survivors transition out of active treatment and back to their regular lives, but a new study found that a number of vulnerable groups are not receiving those plans. A survivorship care plan is a formal treatment summary that includes information on actions needed to prevent and detect new and recurrent […]
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October 20, 2021 • News
October 20, 2021 • News
Regenstrief researcher wins human factors and ergonomics innovators award
Regenstrief Research Scientist Richard Holden, PhD, was awarded the Jack Kraft Innovators Award from the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society at the organization’s 2021 international annual meeting.   The award honors an individual for significant efforts to extend or diversify the application of human factors and ergonomics principles and methods as well as effective efforts to encourage the application of these techniques in new areas.   […]
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October 20, 2021
First virtual live OpenHIE course provides wider access to health information exchange fundamentals
October 20, 2021
First virtual live OpenHIE course provides wider access to health information exchange fundamentals
OpenHIE’s first live virtual course to help people understand the foundations of health information exchange generated significant interest and quickly reached capacity. Regenstrief Institute led the planning and organization of the event with significant contributions from the OpenHIE community.    OpenHIE, short for Open Health Information Exchange, is a worldwide community of individuals who strive to develop health information exchanges that improve patient care and health, especially in under-resourced areas. In 2021, […]
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October 19, 2021 • News
October 19, 2021 • News
Newer depression screeners successfully measure symptoms and follow progress of treatment
Screening especially important in light of COVID-19 pandemic Depression is the second most disabling condition in the world, after pain, so screening and diagnosis are crucial to improving outcomes for patients, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Research from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine shows that the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement […]
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October 12, 2021 • News
October 12, 2021 • News
Addressing the challenges faced by physicians underrepresented in medicine
Mentorship and sponsorship are key In a noteworthy report addressing the challenges faced nationwide by current and future physicians who are underrepresented in medicine, clinician-scientists from Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine and University of Washington School of Medicine discuss a leaky career pipeline and highlight enhancing mentorship and sponsorship relationships as critical to […]
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October 11, 2021 • Announcements
October 11, 2021 • Announcements
Tachinardi named interim president and CEO of Regenstrief Institute
Umberto Tachinardi, M.D., will serve as interim president and chief executive officer of the Regenstrief Institute, effective December 6, 2021. As Chief Information Officer, Dr. Tachinardi is part of the Institute’s senior leadership team and also is a research scientist with the Clem McDonald Center for Biomedical Informatics at Regenstrief. He is a professor at […]
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October 08, 2021 • News
Regenstrief researcher elected as fellow of National Academy of Kinesiology
October 08, 2021 • News
Regenstrief researcher elected as fellow of National Academy of Kinesiology
Regenstrief Institute Research Scientist NiCole Keith, PhD, was inducted as a fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology at the group’s 2021 annual meeting. Dr. Keith works to make physical activity more accessible to everyone.   The National Academy of Kinesiology is an honorary organization composed of people who have made significant contributions to the field of kinesiology and physical education. Members […]
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October 07, 2021 • News
October 07, 2021 • News
Incorporating social determinants of health: Simplest solution may give the best results
Healthcare only accounts for a small percentage of a person’s overall wellbeing and health, but external factors such as socioeconomic status and access to food are difficult to capture and leverage within the healthcare system. Machine learning models may help bridge that gap. Research from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of […]
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October 05, 2021
October 05, 2021
Regenstrief VP announced as director of Center for Biomedical Informatics
Regenstrief Institute has appointed Vice President for Research Development Eneida Mendonca, M.D., PhD, to also serve as the director of the Clem McDonald Center for Biomedical Informatics at Regenstrief. She will serve in both roles simultaneously. “I could not be more excited to appoint Dr. Mendonca as our next Director of the Center for Biomedical Informatics at Regenstrief Institute,” said Regenstrief President and […]
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October 05, 2021 • News
October 05, 2021 • News
BioCrossroads president joins Regenstrief Institute Board of Directors
The president and chief executive officer of BioCrossroads, Patricia (Patty) Martin, MBA, is joining the Regenstrief Institute Board of Directors as its treasurer. She was appointed to this role because of her experience and ability to integrate science and business. Before that, she worked at Eli Lilly and Company for 26 years, where she served as chief operating […]
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October 04, 2021 • News
October 04, 2021 • News
New prediction models for colon cancer and advanced precancerous polyps are easy to use clinical and public health tools
Researchers have created novel scoring tools for predicting actual risk of colon cancer and advanced precancerous polyps for patients at average risk for the disease. The work was led by Thomas F. Imperiale, M.D.,  Regenstrief Institute and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs research scientist and Indiana University School of Medicine professor of medicine. The tools […]
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September 30, 2021 • News
September 30, 2021 • News
Regenstrief announces new class of venture fellows
Regenstrief Institute announced five new award recipients for its second class of Regenstrief Venture Fellows. The program supports researchers in exploring the commercial potential of their ideas and learning how to launch a startup. This group includes two Regenstrief research scientists and three affiliated scientists. They are:  Janetta Brown, PhD, affiliated scientist   Janet Carpenter, PhD, RN, affiliated scientist  Mary de Groot, PhD, […]
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September 20, 2021 • News
Ethical challenge of healthcare for undocumented immigrants yields clinician moral distress
September 20, 2021 • News
Ethical challenge of healthcare for undocumented immigrants yields clinician moral distress
In one of the first studies to explore clinician moral distress related to the ethically challenging provision of healthcare to undocumented immigrants, researchers from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine surveyed physicians and nurses to assess their perspectives on treating end-stage renal disease in undocumented immigrants, a condition which Medicare covers for U.S. […]
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September 16, 2021 • News
Regenstrief Institute CEO to depart for Vanderbilt University
September 16, 2021 • News
Regenstrief Institute CEO to depart for Vanderbilt University
Peter Embí, M.D., M.S., president and CEO of the Regenstrief Institute, Inc., will leave the institute in December to assume the position of chair of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Biomedical Informatics. He also will serve as senior vice president for research and innovation, a newly created position. He will join the Vanderbilt faculty […]
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September 15, 2021 • News
Regenstrief researchers honored with Health Care Hero Awards
September 15, 2021 • News
Regenstrief researchers honored with Health Care Hero Awards
Regenstrief Institute research scientists were recognized with Health Care Hero Awards from the Indianapolis Business Journal for their impactful work. These yearly awards are given to individuals or organizations in healthcare who are significantly improving the quality of healthcare in Central Indiana.   Research Scientist Babar Khan, M.D., M.S., was selected in the category of physician, […]
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September 10, 2021
Vaccines effective against Delta variant
September 10, 2021
Vaccines effective against Delta variant
COVID-19 vaccines are effective at preventing hospitalizations and emergency department visits caused by the Delta variant, according to data from a national study. That data also indicate that Moderna’s vaccine is significantly more effective against Delta than Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson.   “These real-world data show that vaccines remain highly effective at reducing COVID-19 related hospitalizations and emergency department visits, even in the presence of the new COVID-19 variant,” said study author […]
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September 09, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing hospitalizations, emergency visits
September 09, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing hospitalizations, emergency visits
New England Journal of Medicine study shows high levels of protection in disproportionately affected populations A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine involving data from nearly 200 hospitals around the United States shows that 2-dose COVID-19 vaccinations are highly effective at preventing hospitalizations, emergency department visits, and intensive care admissions due to the virus. The real-world evidence gathered from electronic health records (EHRs) demonstrates that the vaccines provide high […]
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September 08, 2021 • News
LOINC® issues new terms for healthcare data interoperability; begins new release schedule
September 08, 2021 • News
LOINC® issues new terms for healthcare data interoperability; begins new release schedule
LOINC® from Regenstrief Institute released its semiannual content update with 400 new terms to help health systems, laboratories and other health organizations exchange data. This release prioritized terms related to SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 testing, clinical care, documentation and reporting.  This release is the first on LOINC’s new release schedule, with updates now being published in August and February. Beginning in February 2022, LOINC will be streamlining the release structure […]
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September 07, 2021 • News
September 07, 2021 • News
Hertko appointed Regenstrief Institute Chief Operating Officer
Joyce M. Hertko, PhD, M.S., has been named chief operating officer (COO) of the Regenstrief Institute, effective August 16, 2021. She joined the Institute in 2019 as chief of staff and has served as interim COO since November of 2020. As COO, Dr. Hertko will provide the leadership management and vision necessary to ensure that […]
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September 07, 2021 • News
Statewide survey to help create new programs and policies for informal caregivers
September 07, 2021 • News
Statewide survey to help create new programs and policies for informal caregivers
Regenstrief research scientist collaborated with State of Indiana to create the study  Being an informal caregiver can be very stressful, but there is limited support for these individuals. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration is conducting a survey to gather information about the experience of informal caregivers. It hopes to use this information to improve […]
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August 31, 2021 • News
August 31, 2021 • News
Social determinants of health workshop videos now available
Videos from the Social Determinants of Health Data Workshop 2021 are now available for viewing. The three-day virtual conference highlighted several successful Indiana-based initiatives related to social determinants of health. The goal of the conversations and presentations was to deepen partnerships, increase coordination and drive action. The sessions sparked productive conversations about future applications. The […]
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August 30, 2021 • News
COVID-19 hit Indiana Black and rural communities harder than other populations
August 30, 2021 • News
COVID-19 hit Indiana Black and rural communities harder than other populations
Data suggests public health should target specific populations for pandemic interventions In the largest study of its kind to date, Black communities and rural residents were hit harder than other populations by the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrated by data from across the state of Indiana. Researchers at Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University say this information highlights important disparities that need to be addressed by public health efforts. […]
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August 26, 2021 • News
MOGONET provides more holistic view of biological processes underlying disease
August 26, 2021 • News
MOGONET provides more holistic view of biological processes underlying disease
Dr. Kun Huang (left) and Dr. Jie Zang (right) Novel multi-omics data analysis AI framework outperforms existing methods Genomics, proteomics, metabolomics,  transcriptomics — rapid advances in high-throughput biomedical technologies has enabled the collection of data with unprecedented detail from the growing number of omics. But, how best to take advantage of the interactions and complementary […]
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August 25, 2021 • News
Advancing real world data in health: Regenstrief leaders participating in precision health summit
August 25, 2021 • News
Advancing real world data in health: Regenstrief leaders participating in precision health summit
Two Regenstrief Institute leaders will share their expertise on infrastructure and ethical considerations related to real-world data and evidence in healthcare at the 2021 Precision Health Virtual Summit.  Regenstrief President and Chief Executive Officer and Indiana University School of Medicine Associate Dean for Informatics and Health Services Research Peter Embí, M.D., M.S., and Regenstrief Chief Information Officer and IU School of Medicine […]
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August 24, 2021 • News
Indiana Artificial Intelligence Week aims to foster collaboration
August 24, 2021 • News
Indiana Artificial Intelligence Week aims to foster collaboration
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more sophisticated and more widely used. Indiana Artificial Intelligence Week will bring together stakeholders to share research and ideas to benefit the Indiana AI ecosystem, but could also apply AI on a wider scale.   The week-long event, Aug. 30 – Sept. 3, 2021, is hosted by Regenstrief Institute; Indiana University; the IU Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering and the IUPUI […]
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August 16, 2021 • News
JAMA study finds fewer than three-quarters of March Madness attendees wore masks correctly
August 16, 2021 • News
JAMA study finds fewer than three-quarters of March Madness attendees wore masks correctly
Findings highlight challenges of getting public to follow mask requirements during pandemic Requiring masks at large indoor gatherings, such as sporting events and concerts, is an important strategy to reduce risk of COVID-19 transmission. Investigating how masks were worn at the 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, popularly known as March Madness, researchers from Regenstrief Institute, […]
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August 05, 2021 • News
August 05, 2021 • News
Regenstrief, IU School of Medicine physician chosen for prestigious National Academy of Medicine fellowship
Regenstrief Research Scientist and Indiana University School of Medicine Assistant Professor Andrew Gonzalez, M.D., J.D., MPH, has been selected as the 2021-2023 National Academy of Medicine (NAM) Omenn Fellow. He is the first Regenstrief faculty member and only the second from IU School of Medicine to be a NAM fellow. NAM fellowships enable talented, early-career scholars combining biomedical […]
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August 02, 2021 • News
August 02, 2021 • News
Regenstrief research scientist briefs FDA on use and misuse of benzodiazepines
The widespread nonmedical use — specifically abuse, misuse and addiction — of benzodiazepines , a class of psychoactive drugs which includes some of the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States, has become an issue of growing national concern. Regenstrief Institute Research Scientist and Indiana University School of Medicine faculty member Kurt Kroenke, M.D., […]
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July 28, 2021 • News
Foundation of trust needed to have successful shared decision-making on pain treatment 
July 28, 2021 • News
Foundation of trust needed to have successful shared decision-making on pain treatment 
Editorial examines complexities of relationships and communication   A foundation of trust is crucial to help patients with chronic pain have productive conversations about pain management with their clinicians as well as better overall health outcomes, especially when it comes to opioids, according to a viewpoint article in the Journal of General Internal Medicine written by authors from Regenstrief Institute, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and […]
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July 26, 2021 • News
Media coverage of health, especially disease screening, is often not sufficiently nuanced
July 26, 2021 • News
Media coverage of health, especially disease screening, is often not sufficiently nuanced
The media covers health extensively, at no time more than during the pandemic. But that coverage often is not sufficiently nuanced. In a JAMA Internal Medicine commentary focusing on media coverage of disease screening, Regenstrief Institute Vice President and Indiana University School of Medicine Associate Dean Aaron E. Carroll, M.D., and IU School of Medicine […]
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July 19, 2021 • News
Using technology to help informal caregivers manage medication for patients with dementia
July 19, 2021 • News
Using technology to help informal caregivers manage medication for patients with dementia
NIA grant will fund user-centered design to create and test Helping the Helpers app   Most of the 6 million people in the U.S. who live with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias rely on informal caregivers, usually family or friends, to help manage their medications. Researchers from Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University and University of Wisconsin received a grant to create an application to […]
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July 16, 2021 • News
July 16, 2021 • News
Regenstrief researcher awarded fellowship in healthcare leadership
Regenstrief Institute research scientist K. Clinton (Clint) Cary, M.D., MPH, has been accepted into the Evans Fellowship in Health Care Leadership program. This prestigious and competitive program provides full tuition for Dr. Cary to complete the Business of Medicine Physician MBA program from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, along with extensive coaching, networking and mentoring opportunities.   The program, led by IU School of Medicine and IU […]
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July 13, 2021 • News
Looking beyond the numbers to see pandemic’s effect on nursing home residents
July 13, 2021 • News
Looking beyond the numbers to see pandemic’s effect on nursing home residents
Nursing homes throughout the United States have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic with many perceptions and misperceptions but little documentation about what has happened on a day-by-day basis to residents in these facilities. A study from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine research scientists is one of the first to describe and […]
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July 09, 2021 • News
July 09, 2021 • News
Passing the ball: Shifting responsibility for care coordination from patient to provider
Study finds HIE event notification promising tool to solve major healthcare challenge A new study from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Regenstrief Institute, IUPUI and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai researchers reports that primary care physicians recognize the need for better coordination and welcome health information exchange (HIE) event notifications as a means […]
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July 08, 2021 • News
EHR alerts go unread, do not lead to deprescribing of medicines linked to dementia
July 08, 2021 • News
EHR alerts go unread, do not lead to deprescribing of medicines linked to dementia
The vast majority of electronic health record (EHR) alerts attempting to reduce the prescribing of high-risk medications linked to dementia in older adults went unread in a study led by research scientists from Regenstrief Institute, Purdue University and Indiana University School of Medicine. The goal of the intervention was to facilitate the deprescribing of anticholinergics through both provider and patient-based […]
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July 02, 2021 • News
July 02, 2021 • News
Global health scientist named fellow in prestigious international informatics organization
Regenstrief Research Scientist and Indiana University School of Medicine Associate Professor Paul Biondich, M.D., M.S., was elected as a 2021 fellow of the International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics (IAHSI). The Academy is a group of health science informatics leaders whose contributions are recognized internationally.   IAHSI is part of the International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA), which is the world body for health […]
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June 29, 2021 • News
June 29, 2021 • News
Collaborative care effective for pain, depression and anxiety
Provides patients with symptom-based conditions with support between physician visits With the growing prevalence of chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and other symptom-based conditions, physicians and the healthcare systems for which they work are increasingly considering how to augment the care they can provide within the limited time allotted for patient appointments. According to Regenstrief Institute […]
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June 24, 2021 • News
Younger adults are taking medications that could affect long term oral health
June 24, 2021 • News
Younger adults are taking medications that could affect long term oral health
Study shows dentists need to be aware of medication history even in younger patients A new study demonstrates that many younger adult dental patients are taking medications and highlights the importance of dental providers reviewing medication histories regardless of age. The study from Regenstrief Institute and the Indiana University School of Dentistry looked at dental […]
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June 17, 2021 • News
Regenstrief VP Aaron Carroll named IU’s inaugural chief health officer
June 17, 2021 • News
Regenstrief VP Aaron Carroll named IU’s inaugural chief health officer
Photo by Marina Waters Article adapted from News at IU Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie, PhD, announced that he has appointed  Regenstrief Institute Vice President for Faculty Development Aaron Carroll, M.D., as the university’s inaugural chief health officer.  In addition to his role at Regenstrief, Dr. Carroll is a distinguished professor of pediatrics and associate dean […]
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June 15, 2021 • News
EHRs not meeting the challenges of primary care according to new study
June 15, 2021 • News
EHRs not meeting the challenges of primary care according to new study
Human factors approach to EHR design can improve patient care   Much needs to be accomplished during the short time a primary care physician sees a patient. A new study from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Regenstrief Institute and IUPUI researchers reports that electronic health records (EHRs) are not rising to the challenges faced by primary care physicians because EHRs […]
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June 15, 2021 • News
June 15, 2021 • News
Regenstrief researcher completing prestigious global fellowship on artificial intelligence
Regenstrief research scientist and Indiana University School of Medicine faculty member Suranga Kasthurirathne, PhD, has been selected as a fellow for the Intercontinental Academia (ICA) on Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence. He and other early and midcareer researchers will work together on cross-disciplinary projects while being mentored by some of the most renowned scientists from around the world, including Nobel Prize winners.   Each fellow […]
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June 14, 2021 • News
June 14, 2021 • News
New LOINC® release features enhanced SearchLOINC application
LOINC® from Regenstrief Institute published new health data standardization codes and an updated search app in its semiannual release. This update features 1,340 new standard terms to describe test results, observations and other health information. LOINC, which stands for Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes, is a universal protocol that allows health records to be […]
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June 10, 2021 • News
Screening uptake may contribute to higher risk of colon cancer for Black people
June 10, 2021 • News
Screening uptake may contribute to higher risk of colon cancer for Black people
Black people have a higher risk of colorectal cancer than white people, but this risk is likely not due to genetics. Data from a recent study by researchers from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine adds more data to the existing evidence. “The next step is determining […]
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June 01, 2021 • News
Making an impact with AI: Regenstrief research scientist recognized as IBJ Forty Under 40
June 01, 2021 • News
Making an impact with AI: Regenstrief research scientist recognized as IBJ Forty Under 40
Regenstrief Institute Research Scientist and Indiana University School of Medicine Assistant Professor Suranga Kasthurirathne, PhD, was named as one of Central Indiana’s Forty Under 40 by the Indianapolis Business Journal (IBJ). Dr. Kasthurirathne is an expert in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to improve human health.  In a project called Uppstroms, he helped develop an AI […]
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May 27, 2021 • News
Online survey successful in gathering COVID-19 data at scale
May 27, 2021 • News
Online survey successful in gathering COVID-19 data at scale
A pilot project using an online survey to gather data on COVID-19 symptoms received more than 87,000 responses from around the world, providing important insight into the spread of disease. Project leaders from Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University and Microsoft believe these questionnaires could be a valuable tool for population health. The 7-question survey was launched […]
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May 12, 2021 • News
Eliminating bias from healthcare AI critical to improve health equity
May 12, 2021 • News
Eliminating bias from healthcare AI critical to improve health equity
Algorithms must be tested and continually monitored to assess impact of bias  Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven healthcare has the potential to transform medical decision-making and treatment, but these algorithms must be thoroughly tested and continuously monitored to avoid unintended consequences to patients.   In a JAMA Network Open Invited Commentary, Regenstrief Institute President and Chief Executive Officer and Indiana University […]
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May 07, 2021 • News
May 07, 2021 • News
Regenstrief researcher wins American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation award for paper
Regenstrief Institute Research Scientist Richard Frankel, PhD, won the 2020 John A. Benson Jr., M.D., Professionalism Article Prize from the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Foundation. The award recognizes peer-reviewed journal articles that document the impact of medical professionalism on improving healthcare.   Dr. Frankel was the senior author on the paper “If your feelings were hurt, I’m sorry…” How […]
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May 07, 2021 • News
A bridge from classroom to providing actual patient care: A study of the Regenstrief tEMR
May 07, 2021 • News
A bridge from classroom to providing actual patient care: A study of the Regenstrief tEMR
Anonymized real-world platform gives learners realistic experience with health IT As electronic medical records (EMRs) are increasingly used across the United States, the next generation of physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists and other clinicians need to acquire new knowledge and competencies related to use of EMRs early in their clinical education. But training is not […]
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April 22, 2021 • News
Regenstrief and IHIE Mira Award finalists for Pandemic Pivot of the Year
April 22, 2021 • News
Regenstrief and IHIE Mira Award finalists for Pandemic Pivot of the Year
Indiana Pandemic Information Collaborative (IPIC) and the COVID-19 Dashboards from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana Health Information Exchange (IHIE) was one of 10 finalists for the Mira Award for Pandemic Pivot of the Year. TechPoint presents the Mira Awards each year to recognize the best of tech in Indiana.   Regenstrief and IHIE were nominated for their remarkable response to the challenges of the pandemic. Peter Embí, M.D., […]
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April 22, 2021 • News
Emergency EMR created in a week to respond to COVID-19 crisis
April 22, 2021 • News
Emergency EMR created in a week to respond to COVID-19 crisis
Lessons learned can be applied in future health crises A team from Regenstrief Institute leveraged OpenMRS, a global open-source electronic medical record (EMR), to create an emergency EMR for Indianapolis first responders preparing for a possible influx of COVID-19 patients. This process was completed in a week to allow Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services (IEMS) to register patients, collect basic clinical […]
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April 20, 2021 • News
Patients with traumatic brain injuries face challenges navigating healthcare system
April 20, 2021 • News
Patients with traumatic brain injuries face challenges navigating healthcare system
Study from VA, Regenstrief and IUPUI first to use TBI registry Patients who suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) often need a great deal of healthcare services after the injury, but the extent of care utilization is unknown. A new study from research scientists affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Regenstrief Institute and IUPUI is […]
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April 19, 2021 • News
National report highlights benefit of collaborative care models for people with dementia
April 19, 2021 • News
National report highlights benefit of collaborative care models for people with dementia
Research and implementation by Regenstrief research scientists cited in report A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (National Academies) details the state of dementia care and research in America and provides guidance on future research to make sure both patients and their families are having their needs met by the care they receive. Sections of the report highlight the effectiveness of the collaborative care model as well as successful […]
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April 07, 2021 • Announcements
April 07, 2021 • Announcements
Regenstrief Institute names chief financial officer
Deborah Lynn Stombaugh will join Regenstrief Institute as chief financial officer (CFO) on April 16, 2021. In her new role, she will advise the president and board of directors of the institute on all matters pertaining to financial policy, manage the day-to-day administration and control of accounting, financial reporting and payroll functions as well as […]
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April 05, 2021 • News
POLST and other advance medical planning should not be a one-time conversation
April 05, 2021 • News
POLST and other advance medical planning should not be a one-time conversation
IU and Regenstrief studies find mismatch between recorded and current treatment preferences The high incidence of COVID-19 and resulting sudden changes in the health of many long-stay nursing home residents across the country have amplified the importance of advance care planning and the need for periodic review of the process, especially as widespread vaccination changes […]
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March 31, 2021 • News
March 31, 2021 • News
Data modernization: LOINC director discusses how data standards are rising to challenges
LOINC® Executive Director Marjorie Rallins, DPM, M.S., participated in a panel discussion during the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) 2021 annual meeting. More than 1,000 health information technology partners signed up to attend the two-day virtual event.   Dr. Rallins was on a panel called Meeting Data Modernization Needs: Standards Development Organizations Rise to the Challenge. She and other experts discussed how standards development […]
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March 25, 2021 • News
March 25, 2021 • News
Democratizing data: Indiana leverages data assets during the COVID-19 pandemic
Regenstrief research scientists join other data experts for Indiana MPH Data Day 2021 Indiana has leveraged its extensive data resources to make information on the COVID-19 pandemic available to everyone. Regenstrief Institute research scientists joined other data experts in a panel during Indiana Management Performance Hub (MPH)’s virtual Data Day 2021 to discuss the collaboration that made the […]
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March 25, 2021 • News
March 25, 2021 • News
International audience attends LOINC conference featuring largest number of presentations ever
LOINC® users from 25 different countries attended the March 2021 LOINC Virtual Conference, which featured the largest number of presentations and workshops yet.  LOINC, short for Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes, is a global standard for health terminology. Created and maintained at Regenstrief Institute, LOINC enables the identification, exchange and collection of data across health systems and is used around the […]
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March 05, 2021 • News
More than 2/3 of Indiana nursing home staff would take COVID-19 vaccine
March 05, 2021 • News
More than 2/3 of Indiana nursing home staff would take COVID-19 vaccine
Educating staff is crucial for increasing uptake and achieving desired results In a study conducted shortly before COVID-19 vaccines became available in the U.S., more than two-thirds of nursing home and assisted living staff in Indiana indicated willingness to receive a vaccine immediately or in the future. The study was led by researchers from Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University and […]
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March 02, 2021 • News
Second online survey launched by Regenstrief, IU to help gather COVID-19 data
March 02, 2021 • News
Second online survey launched by Regenstrief, IU to help gather COVID-19 data
Data shows willingness to get vaccine, reaches at-risk population   Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University launched a second online survey to gather data about COVID-19 symptoms, behaviors, and vaccine attitudes following the success of a pilot project. The questionnaire allows researchers to gather large quantities of data from across the U.S. quickly.   The pilot survey went online in April 2020 with questions about individuals’ COVID-19 symptoms, general location and travel history. It was distributed via banner ads on […]
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February 26, 2021 • News
National Coordinator for Health Information Technology to deliver keynote at LOINC virtual conference
February 26, 2021 • News
National Coordinator for Health Information Technology to deliver keynote at LOINC virtual conference
LOINC® at Regenstrief Institute, a global standard for health terminology, is hosting its semi-annual conference March 9-12, 2021. Micky Tripathi, PhD, the national coordinator for health information technology at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will deliver the keynote address during the 4-day virtual event. LOINC, which stands for Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes, is a standard for identifying health measurements, observations, and documents. Created […]
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February 26, 2021 • News
February 26, 2021 • News
New ONC, NLM funding supports data exchange and response to COVID-19 pandemic
LOINC® at Regenstrief, an international health data standard critical to health information exchange, has received additional federal funding to support efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and future public health needs. The funding, expected to total about $2 million, is from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) and the National […]
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February 16, 2021 • News
Regenstrief, IHIE nominated for TechPoint Mira Award
February 16, 2021 • News
Regenstrief, IHIE nominated for TechPoint Mira Award
TechPoint has announced Regenstrief Institute and the Indiana Health Information Exchange (IHIE) — the Indiana Pandemic Information Collaborative (IPIC) and the Regenstrief COVID-19 Dashboard as nominees for the 2021 Mira Awards. The awards recognize the best tech in Indiana.  IPIC and the COVID-19 Dashboard are in the category of “Pandemic Pivot of the Year,” which highlights the innovative ways Indiana companies and organizations have […]
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February 16, 2021 • News
Brief survey tool tracks symptoms, aids in evaluating effectiveness of treatment
February 16, 2021 • News
Brief survey tool tracks symptoms, aids in evaluating effectiveness of treatment
Shorter version alleviates response burden and saves time  Researchers from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine have developed and validated a short questionnaire to help patients report symptoms and assist healthcare providers in assessing the severity of symptoms, and in monitoring and adjusting treatment accordingly.      The tool, called SymTrak-8, is a shorter version of the SymTrak-23. The questionnaire tracks symptoms such as […]
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February 11, 2021 • News
February 11, 2021 • News
Regenstrief Vice President Aaron Carroll named IU distinguished professor
Indiana University has named Regenstrief Institute Vice President for Faculty Development Aaron Carroll, M.D., M.S., a distinguished professor — the highest academic title for IU’s most outstanding and renowned scholars and researchers.   Dr. Carroll is an expert in pediatrics, health research and health policy. He co-designed the Child Health Improvement through Computer Automation system that has enhanced pediatric care in […]
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February 04, 2021 • News
$5 million grant to study noninvasive, low-cost methods for early detection of Alzheimer’s
February 04, 2021 • News
$5 million grant to study noninvasive, low-cost methods for early detection of Alzheimer’s
Three studies will evaluate the effectiveness of using passive digital markers Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine, Regenstrief Institute, IUPUI and University of Miami Miller School of Medicine will study a problem that has been vexing healthcare professionals and families for decades, using scalable, low-cost, and noninvasive approaches to identify Alzheimer’s disease and help improve the quality of […]
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February 02, 2021 • News
Regenstrief partners with Boomerang Ventures to maximize impact of  healthcare discoveries
February 02, 2021 • News
Regenstrief partners with Boomerang Ventures to maximize impact of  healthcare discoveries
Regenstrief Institute and Boomerang Ventures are announcing a partnership to develop and disseminate healthcare solutions to improve the wellbeing of people around the world. The new partnership will enable Regenstrief to expand the reach of its innovations, and Boomerang Ventures will benefit from the expertise of the institute’s research scientists.    Regenstrief Institute is a global leader dedicated to improving health and […]
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February 01, 2021 • News
February 01, 2021 • News
Data shows strain on ICU capacity leads to more deaths during COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 ICU patients twice as likely to die if treated during peak COVID-19 ICU demand   The COVID-19 pandemic is straining health systems across the country, especially intensive care units. New research from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine shows that people treated in the ICU for COVID-19 are twice as likely to die when […]
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January 28, 2021 • News
Designing Health IT to empower patients
January 28, 2021 • News
Designing Health IT to empower patients
Regenstrief faculty members discuss user-centered design at Brown conference series  Regenstrief research scientists April Savoy, PhD, and Richard Holden, PhD, participated in a panel discussing the need to design health information technology (HIT) for use by the everyday person. The discussion was part of a virtual conference series organized by the Alpert Medical School at Brown University called “The Patient […]
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January 14, 2021 • News
National Evaluation System for health Technology Coordinating Center welcomes Regenstrief Institute to NESTcc Research Network
January 14, 2021 • News
National Evaluation System for health Technology Coordinating Center welcomes Regenstrief Institute to NESTcc Research Network
Partnership to advance generation of high-quality evidence in medical device evaluation The National Evaluation System for health Technology Coordinating Center (NESTcc), an initiative of the Medical Device Innovation Consortium (MDIC), today announced the Regenstrief Institute as the newest Network Collaborator to join the NESTcc Research Network. NESTcc has assembled a Research Network of internationally recognized […]
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January 11, 2021 • News
Researchers addressing anxiety as a root cause of chest pain and emergency department visits
January 11, 2021 • News
Researchers addressing anxiety as a root cause of chest pain and emergency department visits
$3.4 million PCORI award to study options to discourage return visits to ED by low-risk patients Indiana University School of Medicine and Regenstrief Institute research scientists have received a $3.4 million award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to investigate the best care options for the 40 percent of people who go to the […]
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January 08, 2021 • News
Regenstrief names nationally recognized leader in standards and informatics as LOINC director
January 08, 2021 • News
Regenstrief names nationally recognized leader in standards and informatics as LOINC director
Regenstrief Institute has named Marjorie Rallins, DPM, M.S., a nationally recognized leader in standards and informatics, as the new executive director of LOINC®, an international system for health data interoperability. Dr. Rallins comes from the PCPI® Foundation in Chicago, where she was vice president and chief scientific officer. She started with PCPI when it was a program of the American Medical Association (AMA). She will begin her new duties with LOINC […]
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December 30, 2020 • News
New codes aid in tracking COVID-19 and fostering healthcare interoperability
December 30, 2020 • News
New codes aid in tracking COVID-19 and fostering healthcare interoperability
New codes aid in tracking COVID-19 and fostering healthcare interoperability The international data standard LOINC® at Regenstrief Institute has released a new set of nearly 1,300 codes to identify health information, including terms related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These codes provide standardization to share and classify test results and other health information, which is especially crucial during […]
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December 21, 2020 • News
Regenstrief Institute’s public health informatics work highlighted at leading public health association conference
December 21, 2020 • News
Regenstrief Institute’s public health informatics work highlighted at leading public health association conference
Regenstrief Institute’s work in public health informatics was highlighted at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association (APHA).   APHA hosts the largest meeting of public health professionals in the world and champions the health of all people and communities by working to strengthen the public health profession and supporting public health issues and policies backed by evidence.   The organization created a video showcasing the thought […]
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December 15, 2020 • News
230 Indiana nursing homes signed up for support program during COVID-19 pandemic
December 15, 2020 • News
230 Indiana nursing homes signed up for support program during COVID-19 pandemic
Indiana was one of first states to offer the resource More than 230 nursing homes from across Indiana are signed up for a program to assist facilities in dealing with COVID-19 and its challenges. The Indiana Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network (NHCAN) Extension of Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) helps nursing homes improve COVID-19 preparedness, safety and infection […]
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December 14, 2020 • News
WeCare and CARE programs make significant contributions to lowering infant mortality in Indiana
December 14, 2020 • News
WeCare and CARE programs make significant contributions to lowering infant mortality in Indiana
Regenstrief and IU programs use community health workers to reach at-risk mothers The infant mortality rate in Indiana fell to its lowest level in state–recorded history. The WeCare and CARE programs led by Regenstrief Institute research scientist and Indiana University School of Medicine professor Debra Litzelman, M.D., M.A., played an important role in improving that statistic.  The infant mortality rate is the number of children who die […]
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December 08, 2020 • News
December 08, 2020 • News
Haggstrom appointed director of Regenstrief Institute Center for Health Services Research
Following a national search, David Haggstrom, M.D., MAS, has been appointed director of Regenstrief Institute’s William M. Tierney Center for Health Services Research. As the new director, Dr. Haggstrom also will serve as the Sam Regenstrief Endowed Scholar in Health Sciences Research. Dr. Haggstrom is an accomplished physician-scientist with a record of innovation and a […]
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December 03, 2020 • News
Regenstrief – IU partnership offers fast, secure access to COVID-19 data for research
December 03, 2020 • News
Regenstrief – IU partnership offers fast, secure access to COVID-19 data for research
Originally posted on IU IT News. Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University are partnering to provide a data commons to support research related to the pandemic. This platform will provide secure and efficient access to critical COVID-19 data without the usual barriers of health data privacy regulations. The project is called the COVID-19 Research Data Commons, […]
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December 02, 2020 • News
People returning home from skilled nursing facilities need tailored instructions
December 02, 2020 • News
People returning home from skilled nursing facilities need tailored instructions
Research especially important as COVID-19 creates new challenges in care transitions Returning home after a stay in the hospital and a skilled nursing facility is often overwhelming. New research from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University shows that individualized treatment plans and instructions would be beneficial to both patients and their caregivers.    “Patients who are discharged […]
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December 01, 2020 • News
December 01, 2020 • News
OPTIMISTIC leader receives IU Geriatrics Legacy Award
Regenstrief Institute research scientist and Indiana University School of Medicine associate professor Kathleen Unroe, M.D., MHA, received the Indiana University Geriatrics Legacy Award. She is just the third person to be given this honor.   The award recognizes physicians who have performed extraordinary work in the field of geriatrics, influencing colleagues, staff, students and patient care. Kathryn Frank, PhD, R.N., the IU School […]
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November 24, 2020 • News
Regenstrief, IU fellows author peer-reviewed papers
November 24, 2020 • News
Regenstrief, IU fellows author peer-reviewed papers
Supporting and encouraging the next generation of research scientists is crucial to the mission of the Regenstrief Institute. The institute and Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IUPUI manage a National Library of Medicine T15 training program in public and population health informatics. Several pre-doctoral fellows have published articles in peer-reviewed journals based on their research through this program.   Opeyemi Ojo, MPH, a doctoral […]
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November 20, 2020 • News
Nursing home residents with POLST forms three times more likely to have preferences known
November 20, 2020 • News
Nursing home residents with POLST forms three times more likely to have preferences known
Nursing home residents with medical order forms indicating their treatment preferences were three times more likely to have their current preferences documented in their medical record than residents without the forms, according to a study from Indiana University School of Nursing and IU Center for Aging Research at Regenstrief Institute.   POLST is a medical order […]
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November 20, 2020 • News
November 20, 2020 • News
Translator honored for work to foster health data standard adoption in China
A Chinese translator received the 2020 LOINC Award for Distinguished Contributions for his work in fostering adoption of the global health data standard in China. Lin Zhang of Shijiazhuang City, China, has been a key and prodigious translator of LOINC terms, documentation, and other resources into simplified Chinese language. LOINC, developed and housed at Regenstrief Institute, is the world’s most widely used system of codes for identifying […]
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November 18, 2020 • News
Regenstrief researchers present at virtual AMIA symposium
November 18, 2020 • News
Regenstrief researchers present at virtual AMIA symposium
Regenstrief research scientists made valuable contributions to the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) 2020 Virtual Symposium through workshops, presentations and posters in addition to playing a major role in organizing the event.   AMIA is the leading professional association for informaticians, and its mission is to use informatics to transform healthcare. The annual meeting is the foremost symposium for the science and […]
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November 17, 2020 • News
November 17, 2020 • News
Health systems support needed to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes
In a new editorial in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, Kathleen Unroe, M.D., MHA, a geriatrician, is advocating for stronger relationships between health systems and nursing homes to provide better care for patients in times of crisis and during day-to-day operations. “Close associations between nursing homes and health systems can greatly enhance patient care and support for staff,” […]
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November 12, 2020 • News
November 12, 2020 • News
Regenstrief staff member discusses managing data at national conference for research professionals
Regenstrief Institute Research Manager Erin O’Kelly Phillips, MPH, presented on managing study data at the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) 2020 conference.   SOCRA is the leading educational organization for clinical researchers in all areas. Thousands of research professionals attend the annual conference. This year it was held digitally, which provided the opportunity for attendance to many more participants.   Phillips’ talk was titled “Managing Data Management: Lessons from a Large CMS […]
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November 10, 2020 • News
November 10, 2020 • News
Predicting colorectal cancer risk among average risk persons
Regenstrief and IU researchers develop and test new tool Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine research scientists have developed and tested one of the first U.S.-based models to predict personal risk for advanced precancerous polyps and colon cancer in average risk individuals. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer and second most […]
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November 09, 2020 • News
Regenstrief, Indiana CTSI, Datavant partner on NIH national COVID-19 data effort
November 09, 2020 • News
Regenstrief, Indiana CTSI, Datavant partner on NIH national COVID-19 data effort
Regenstrief Institute, Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) and Datavant are supporting the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in a national effort to securely gather data to help scientists understand and develop treatments for COVID-19. The National COVID Cohort Collaborative (N3C) was launched as a centralized analytics platform to store and study vast amounts of medical record data from people […]
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November 04, 2020 • News
Regenstrief research scientist provides training for Indiana National Guard
November 04, 2020 • News
Regenstrief research scientist provides training for Indiana National Guard
National Guard activating to help nursing homes address COVID-19   Regenstrief Institute research scientist and Probari Chief Executive Officer Kathleen Unroe, M.D., MHA, led the training for hundreds of Indiana National Guard soldiers as they prepared to support nursing homes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.   The soldiers will be sent to facilities across the state to help with infection control and monitoring, paperwork, cleaning and […]
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November 02, 2020 • News
New program to help Indiana nursing homes deal with COVID-19
November 02, 2020 • News
New program to help Indiana nursing homes deal with COVID-19
Indiana is one of the first states to roll out a new program to assist nursing homes in dealing with COVID-19 and the challenges of the pandemic. Nursing homes in the state will have the chance to learn from subject experts and share experiences with one another.  The program is called the Indiana Nursing Home COVID-19 Action […]
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October 29, 2020 • News
October 29, 2020 • News
Regenstrief and Ventech Solutions partner to develop and validate innovative healthcare solutions
Regenstrief Institute and Ventech Solutions, Inc. are working together to develop, validate and deploy high-performance health data innovations to improve health and healthcare. The partnership will create and curate data solutions and datasets to enrich population health and outcomes research. Regenstrief Institute, based in Indianapolis, is an internationally recognized expert in health data analytics. Ventech […]
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October 27, 2020 • News
October 27, 2020 • News
Utilizing telecare to motivate depressed individuals who take opioids into treatment
Regenstrief and IU evaluate tool to help primary care physicians counter opioid epidemic Drawing upon their experience and expertise in telehealth, collaborative care models, substance use disorders, depression and health information technology, Indiana University School of Medicine and Regenstrief Institute faculty have been awarded $3.9 million over four years to collaborate with Kaiser Permanente Washington […]
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October 19, 2020 • News
Nursing home residents with cognitive impairment more likely to be admitted to hospital
October 19, 2020 • News
Nursing home residents with cognitive impairment more likely to be admitted to hospital
Study sheds light on transfers of care and ways to improve care for nursing home residents Transfers from the nursing home to the emergency department (ED) or the hospital can have negative longer-term impact on the health of older adults. A new study from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine looked at which […]
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October 16, 2020 • News
Additional data, advanced analytics improve performance of machine learning referral app
October 16, 2020 • News
Additional data, advanced analytics improve performance of machine learning referral app
Uppstroms incorporates personal and population-level social determinants of health Research scientists from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University have further improved the performance of Uppstroms, a machine learning application that identifies patients who may need referrals to wraparound services, by incorporating additional personal and population-level data sources and advanced analytical approaches. Research team affiliations include Regenstrief, […]
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October 15, 2020 • News
October 15, 2020 • News
Two Regenstrief experts to be inducted as fellows of American Medical Informatics Association
Two informatics leaders at Regenstrief Institute have been chosen as fellows of the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA), a professional organization recognized for its national leadership on health policy and the field of informatics. Director of Public Health Informatics at Regenstrief and Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IUPUI Brian Dixon, PhD, MPA, and Regenstrief and Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) Chief […]
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October 09, 2020 • News
October 09, 2020 • News
More than a dozen Regenstrief staff listed as authors on scientific articles
Over the last year, 17 Regenstrief Institute research staff were listed as authors in peer-reviewed publications, adding valuable knowledge and evidence to the scientific community.   These articles covered a wide variety of subjects, from factors influencing physician’s moral distress to mindfulness training for adults with metastatic cancer to an analysis of hospitals’ patient portals. Regenstrief staff members’ multidisciplinary efforts […]
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October 07, 2020 • News
October 07, 2020 • News
Regenstrief pioneering development and uptake of Configurational Comparative Methods
Combinatorial Regularity Analysis featured for first time Regenstrief Institute is playing a pioneering role in the development and uptake by U.S.-based health services researchers of Configurational Comparative Methods (CCM) in research related to health and healthcare. Last week, Regenstrief Institute hosted online intensive courses in CCM taught by some of the world’s foremost experts in […]
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October 05, 2020 • News
October 05, 2020 • News
LOINC® virtual conference includes a full day of COVID-19 sessions
Conference features largest-ever number of presenters Registrants from more than 30 countries will join the virtual LOINC® conference on October 13-16, 2020. The conference will feature educational workshops and public Laboratory LOINC and Clinical LOINC committee meetings. LOINC, which stands for Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes, is a standard for identifying health measurements, observations, […]
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September 30, 2020 • News
September 30, 2020 • News
Understanding the pandemic: 10-week series will break down the COVID-19 outbreak for the lay person
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone in some way, but many people may not fully understand how the virus is spreading, the impact it’s having on communities or the effort to track and contain the spread. A symposium of experts hosted by the Indiana Pandemic Information Collaborative (IPIC) aims to answer those questions for the […]
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September 28, 2020 • News
New app allows citizen scientists to contribute to effort to contain COVID-19
September 28, 2020 • News
New app allows citizen scientists to contribute to effort to contain COVID-19
Mask usage has been difficult to measure; new app available in 15 languages A new app will allow anyone to contribute real-world data to the effort to understand COVID-19. “MaskCountTM,” from Regenstrief Institute, lets users document the number of people they see wearing or not-wearing masks, all without identifying anyone. This information will be combined for display and analyzed with […]
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September 26, 2020 • News
September 26, 2020 • News
Researchers urge modernizing public health system to avoid future COVID-19 shortfalls
Posted from IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IUPUI The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the holes in public health systems across the U.S., IUPUI researchers outline in a new piece published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. In the scholarly article, researchers and public health leaders from the Richard M. Fairbanks […]
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September 21, 2020 • News
September 21, 2020 • News
Competition for innovative FHIR® apps becomes permanent fixture at AMIA Symposium
Showcase started by Regenstrief research scientist now offers $25k in prize money Three years ago, Regenstrief Institute research scientist and Indiana University School of Medicine professor Titus Schleyer, DMD, PhD, started a showcase looking for the most innovative FHIR®-based apps in use in real-world settings. The event has been so successful, it is now a […]
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September 15, 2020
Regenstrief CEO presents on COVID-19 collaboration at Indiana CTSI annual meeting
September 15, 2020
Regenstrief CEO presents on COVID-19 collaboration at Indiana CTSI annual meeting
Regenstrief Institute President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Embí, M.D., M.S., shared the accomplishments of the Indiana Pandemic Information Collaborative (IPIC) during the annual meeting of Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI). 
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September 15, 2020 • News
Study offers real world perspective on how Black patients experience mental healthcare
September 15, 2020 • News
Study offers real world perspective on how Black patients experience mental healthcare
Research provides insight into how perceptions of bias affect engagement with providers In a novel study the authors hope will contribute to improved patient care, Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Regenstrief Institute researchers examine how Black patients with mental health concerns evaluate verbal and non-verbal communication during treatment. Drawing upon information gathered […]
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September 11, 2020 • News
September 11, 2020 • News
Addiction crisis continues amid COVID-19: Regenstrief scientist addressing needs through community health workers
As the world deals with the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Americans continue to battle substance use disorder. September is National Recovery Month, and Indiana University is celebrating the faculty who are leading the effort to help people recover. Debra Litzelman, M.D., M.A., associate director of the Regenstrief Institute Center for Health Services Research, is leading […]
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September 02, 2020 • News
September 02, 2020 • News
Using machine learning to identify patients’ COVID-19 social risks
Regenstrief, IU team developing technologies to analyze social determinants of health COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting minorities, and experts believe many of the disparities are driven by underlying social risk factors, such as socioeconomic status or access to healthcare. A team of Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IUPUI […]
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September 01, 2020 • News
Indiana governor, Indianapolis mayor recognize Regenstrief for contributions to healthcare in Indiana
September 01, 2020 • News
Indiana governor, Indianapolis mayor recognize Regenstrief for contributions to healthcare in Indiana
Leaders in Indiana are recognizing Regenstrief Institute for its 50 years of innovation to advance the health and wellbeing of people in Indianapolis, across the state of Indiana and beyond. Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett declared September as Regenstrief Institute Month, and Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb declared Sept. 21-27 as Regenstrief Institute Recognition Week. Regenstrief Institute […]
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August 26, 2020 • News
August 26, 2020 • News
Regenstrief announces inaugural Venture Fellows class
Program will support researchers interested in creating startups Regenstrief Institute has selected four research scientists for its first class of Regenstrief Venture Fellows. The new program will support researchers in exploring the commercial potential of their ideas and learning how to launch a startup. “The new fellowship program is an exciting opportunity for Regenstrief to […]
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August 19, 2020 • News
3 Indiana researchers elected fellows in prestigious international informatics academy
August 19, 2020 • News
3 Indiana researchers elected fellows in prestigious international informatics academy
Of 34 worldwide inductees and 14 from North America, 3 are from Indiana Three Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine leaders have received the prestigious designation of Fellow in the International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics (IAHSI), located in Geneva, Switzerland. Regenstrief President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Embí, M.D., M.S.; Regenstrief Vice […]
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August 17, 2020 • News
Effort to develop model to provide palliative care in nursing homes receives funding
August 17, 2020 • News
Effort to develop model to provide palliative care in nursing homes receives funding
$3.5 million NIA grant will support intervention to care for patients with Alzheimer’s Research scientists from Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine and University of Maryland are working to develop a model for delivering palliative care to people living in nursing homes to improve their quality of life. While access to palliative care has […]
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August 14, 2020 • News
Regenstrief receives Award for Excellence from Indiana State Department of Health
August 14, 2020 • News
Regenstrief receives Award for Excellence from Indiana State Department of Health
Institute recognized for work on COVID-19 dashboard and contributions to public health Regenstrief Institute received the Indiana State Health Commissioner Award for Excellence in Public Health for its contributions to promoting and protecting the health of the people in Indiana during the COVID-19 pandemic through the Regenstrief COVID-19 dashboard. State Health Commissioner Kristina Box, M.D., […]
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August 13, 2020 • News
Indiana governor proclaims Regenstrief Institute Recognition Week
August 13, 2020 • News
Indiana governor proclaims Regenstrief Institute Recognition Week
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb declared Sept. 21-27 as Regenstrief Institute Recognition Week during a visit to Regenstrief Institute. The proclamation commemorates the 50th anniversary of the founding of the institute and celebrates its efforts to address healthcare needs and drive innovation. Regenstrief President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Embí, M.D., M.S., and other senior leadership […]
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August 06, 2020 • News
August 06, 2020 • News
Study aims to make patient electronic health record matching more accurate
Research will examine collection and formatting of patient demographic data Regenstrief Institute is working with the Pew Charitable Trusts and the Center for Health Information Partnerships at Northwestern University to shed light on the collection and formatting of demographic data used to link patient records with the goal of making the process easier and more […]
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August 04, 2020 • News
August 04, 2020 • News
Regenstrief research scientist assumes presidency of the American College of Sports Medicine
Regenstrief research scientist and IUPUI professor NiCole Keith, PhD, has become the 64th president of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), which is headquartered in Indianapolis. She is the first person of color to hold this position. Renowned for her work in community activation and physical fitness, Dr. Keith has been instrumental in Indianapolis health […]
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July 29, 2020 • News
July 29, 2020 • News
Distinguished pharmacist retires after 34 years at Regenstrief Institute
Regenstrief Institute research scientist Michael “Mick” Murray, PharmD, MPH, is retiring after decades of groundbreaking work. He has been with the institute for 34 years while pioneering in the field of pharmacoepidemiology. He is the Purdue College of Pharmacy Distinguished Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Endowed Chair of Medication Safety. Dr. Murray began work at […]
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July 20, 2020 • News
Indiana VA QUERI program receives $5 million to expand telehealth services for veterans
July 20, 2020 • News
Indiana VA QUERI program receives $5 million to expand telehealth services for veterans
The EXTEND QUERI Center is being led by VA, Regenstrief and IU research scientists With a nearly $5.1 million grant, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Quality Enhance Research Initiative (QUERI), VA, Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University research scientists are working to implement and expand telehealth services within the VA. Funding for the Expanding Expertise […]
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July 17, 2020 • News
July 17, 2020 • News
Regenstrief research scientist chosen as co-director of Indiana CTSI
Regenstrief Institute research scientist Sarah E. Wiehe, M.D., MPH, will co-lead the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) along with Sharon M. Moe, M.D. Indiana CTSI is focused on improving health in Indiana through a research partnership among the state’s leading research universities of Indiana University (IU), Purdue University and the University of Notre […]
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July 15, 2020 • News
LOINC joins international council that fosters development of global digital health standards
July 15, 2020 • News
LOINC joins international council that fosters development of global digital health standards
Joint Initiative Council members include prominent standards organizations LOINC®, an international health data standard created and maintained at Regenstrief Institute, has been accepted as the newest member of an international coalition of standards development organizations that has the goal of facilitating healthcare interoperability worldwide. The Joint Initiative Council for Global Health Informatics Standardization (JIC) has […]
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July 14, 2020 • News
Two Indiana cities rank in bottom 10% of America’s fittest cities
July 14, 2020 • News
Two Indiana cities rank in bottom 10% of America’s fittest cities
Fort Wayne ranked 92, Indianapolis ranked 94 out of 100 cities in ACSM/Anthem Foundation American Fitness Index® The annual American Fitness Index® report, released by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Anthem Foundation, provides meaningful information and guidance to cities to help them encourage and improve health habits of their residents. NiCole […]
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July 13, 2020 • News
Partnerships with health systems can provide support to nursing homes during pandemic
July 13, 2020 • News
Partnerships with health systems can provide support to nursing homes during pandemic
Regenstrief, IU experts call for enhanced collaboration in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Nursing homes are facing extreme challenges in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Two Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University — including IUPUI — faculty members lay out their case that meaningful partnerships between acute care hospitals and nursing facilities can support […]
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July 07, 2020 • News
New healthcare codes released, including terms used internationally to track coronavirus
July 07, 2020 • News
New healthcare codes released, including terms used internationally to track coronavirus
System provides common language for seamless exchange of health data in 179 countries LOINC®, created and maintained by the Regenstrief Institute, is amplifying its global work to help track the coronavirus by releasing new standardized codes for healthcare systems’ laboratory tests, clinical observations and other data. Health systems often have their own format for recording […]
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July 06, 2020 • News
During COVID-19 disruption, Regenstrief and CTSI offer free continuing education classes
July 06, 2020 • News
During COVID-19 disruption, Regenstrief and CTSI offer free continuing education classes
60 from Notre Dame, IU, Purdue, Duke, Ohio State, Oregon participate Amid the work disruptions from COVID-19, Regenstrief Institute and Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) are providing free opportunities for research professionals to continue their education. After a successful launch to Regenstrief and Indiana University employees, the institute made classes available to Indiana […]
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June 30, 2020 • News
About half of people use health technology to communicate with their health providers
June 30, 2020 • News
About half of people use health technology to communicate with their health providers
Statewide Indiana study reflects nationwide trends New research shows that 47 percent of people are using technology to communicate with their healthcare providers, and less than a quarter are having conversations with their providers about using health information technology (HIT). Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University research scientists say these numbers indicate there are more opportunities […]
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June 29, 2020 • News
Global audience attends American Delirium Society meeting
June 29, 2020 • News
Global audience attends American Delirium Society meeting
2020 event co-chaired by Regenstrief researcher scientists More than 400 people from around the world signed up to attend the American Delirium Society’s 2020 virtual annual meeting. Presenters and participants discussed the latest in delirium research, from diagnosing the acute brain failure to strategies to reduce delirium incidence. The meeting was co-chaired by Babar Khan, […]
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June 24, 2020 • News
June 24, 2020 • News
Systemic racism exists in healthcare; it’s time to take responsibility and invest in solutions
Regenstrief Vice President calls for action in JAMA Health Forum As protests for racial justice take place across the country, Regenstrief vice president for faculty development and nationally recognized public health expert, Aaron Carroll, M.D., details the systemic racism present in healthcare and urges immediate action to address the inequities that are killing Black Americans. […]
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June 23, 2020 • News
Despite pandemic, students find research opportunities at Regenstrief Institute
June 23, 2020 • News
Despite pandemic, students find research opportunities at Regenstrief Institute
More than 50 students will spend the summer conducting research and receiving mentorship from Regenstrief Institute faculty. Because of restrictions related to COVID-19, the summer programs will occur on a virtual platform. Going into the summer of 2020, students faced a significant decrease in research opportunities because many labs shut down, some colleges and universities […]
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June 18, 2020 • News
Regenstrief dashboard evolves to identify trending, early warning indicators to help understand COVID-19 effects
June 18, 2020 • News
Regenstrief dashboard evolves to identify trending, early warning indicators to help understand COVID-19 effects
Interactive data rapidly available on state, region or county level Trends are a vital component of tracking and understanding the COVID-19 outbreak. The COVID-19 dashboard on the Regenstrief Institute website now shows data trends from across Indiana in an easy-to-understand, interactive display. The dashboard, created by Regenstrief and its data partners, helps to inform Indiana […]
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June 15, 2020 • News
Electronic health information exchange improves public health disease reporting
June 15, 2020 • News
Electronic health information exchange improves public health disease reporting
Study shows prepopulating forms increases reporting rates for notifiable conditions Disease tracking is an important area of focus for health departments in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. A new study from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University– including IUPUI– shows that using electronic health information exchanges (HIE) to prepopulate forms for notifiable disease reports increases […]
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June 11, 2020 • News
Healthcare providers need behavioral health support during COVID-19 outbreak
June 11, 2020 • News
Healthcare providers need behavioral health support during COVID-19 outbreak
Health Affairs blog presents three-part plan to meet needs of healthcare workers Healthcare workers have been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing care to the sick at great personal risk. Most of the proposed policies to protect their health and safety have focused on access to high-quality personal protective equipment (PPE) and […]
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June 10, 2020 • News
Decisions made for incapacitated patients often not what families want
June 10, 2020 • News
Decisions made for incapacitated patients often not what families want
Researchers from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University including Alexia Torke, M.D., (left) and Amber Comer, PhD, J.D. (right), report in a study published in JAMA Network Open that nearly half of the time medical treatments and orders received for incapacitated patients were not compatible with goals of care requested by their surrogate decision makers. JAMA […]
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June 05, 2020 • News
Regenstrief researcher’s paper among most downloaded in highly influential ‘Cancer’ journal
June 05, 2020 • News
Regenstrief researcher’s paper among most downloaded in highly influential ‘Cancer’ journal
A paper by a Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine research scientist in the highly influential journal, “Cancer,” was among the journal’s top 10 percent most-downloaded papers of the last year. The study was a randomized controlled trial that found that acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) helped cancer survivors cope with their fear […]
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June 04, 2020 • News
June 04, 2020 • News
Virtual conference delves into applications of AI in healthcare
VIEW RECORDINGS OF THE CONFERENCE More than 500 people from 16 countries engaged in a dynamic discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare hosted by Regenstrief Institute and Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI). The three-day virtual event, Artificial Intelligence: Applying Research and Engineering Solutions for Emergent Needs in Healthcare, featured international thought leaders […]
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June 04, 2020 • News
Largest study to date of electronic dental records reviews understudied populations
June 04, 2020 • News
Largest study to date of electronic dental records reviews understudied populations
Data is from solo and small practice dentists where most Americans receive dental care The largest study to date of electronic dental records delves into both previously inaccessible data and data from understudied populations with the ultimate goal of improving oral treatment outcomes. The work presents a learning health system – a mechanism for dentists […]
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June 03, 2020 • News
Better Patient Identification Could Help Fight the Coronavirus
June 03, 2020 • News
Better Patient Identification Could Help Fight the Coronavirus
Commentary in npj Digital Medicine says improving patient matching is critical and doable In a peer-reviewed commentary published in npj Digital Medicine, experts from Regenstrief Institute, Mayo Clinic and The Pew Charitable Trusts write that matching patient records from disparate sources is not only achievable, but fundamental to stem the tide of the current pandemic […]
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June 01, 2020 • News
June 01, 2020 • News
International audience attending conference on AI in healthcare
VIEW RECORDINGS OF THE CONFERENCE Starting today, June 1, at 11 a.m., more than 430 people from 16 countries are participating in a virtual conference focused on applying artificial intelligence (AI) for healthcare hosted by Regenstrief Institute and Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI). Over the course of three days, “Artificial Intelligence: Applying Research […]
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May 28, 2020 • News
Partnerships between State and Regenstrief strengthen COVID-19 response
May 28, 2020 • News
Partnerships between State and Regenstrief strengthen COVID-19 response
As cases of COVID-19 spread throughout Indiana, state leaders have been working closely with Regenstrief Institute in the efforts to contain the outbreak. Partnerships have provided data and analysis to inform statewide policies as well as strengthen preparedness in Hoosier nursing homes. Sharing data Through a data-sharing collaboration, Regenstrief led the development of a COVID-19 […]
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May 27, 2020 • News
May 27, 2020 • News
Regenstrief researcher using bioinformatics expertise in search for Alzheimer’s cure
Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine research scientist Kun Huang, PhD, is leading a team as part of the Indiana University Alzheimer’s disease drug discovery center. Dr. Huang is the director of the bioinformatics and computational biology core of the center, which is funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of […]
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May 18, 2020 • News
May 18, 2020 • News
Breaking down data silos during COVID-19 pandemic: Regenstrief effort featured in Becker’s Hospital Review
Hospital systems across the country are forming new partnerships to share data in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Regenstrief Institute and its role in Indiana’s statewide data-sharing effort were featured in Becker’s Hospital Review. The institute and its partners created a dashboard that tracks hospitalizations related to the novel coronavirus across the state. In an […]
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May 15, 2020 • News
May 15, 2020 • News
Regenstrief and CTSI hosting virtual conference on using AI to address emergent needs in healthcare
VIEW RECORDINGS OF THE CONFERENCE Regenstrief Institute and the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) are hosting international thought leaders in artificial intelligence (AI) applications for an engaging virtual conference. “Artificial Intelligence: Applying Research and Engineering Solutions for Emergent Needs in Healthcare” will feature insights from academic, industry, government and clinical partners on June […]
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May 14, 2020 • News
May 14, 2020 • News
Regenstrief/Fairbanks Public Health faculty presents data in phase 1 of groundbreaking COVID-19 IU/ISDH study
IU/Indiana State Department of Health release initial findings Preliminary results from a scientific study aimed at measuring the spread of the novel coronavirus in Indiana show a general population prevalence of about 2.8 percent of the state’s population. “What we knew through conventional detection methods — testing symptomatic people and those at high-risk for COVID-19 […]
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May 12, 2020 • News
May 12, 2020 • News
Nursing homes across Indiana to get help from Probari, state health department
Republished from News at IU In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indiana State Department of Health has formed a partnership with Probari Inc., a Central Indiana startup committed to improving the overall health care experience of residents at nursing homes and long-term care facilities. The agreement was reached to provide training and support to more […]
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May 08, 2020 • News
Indiana data partnership supports State response to COVID-19
May 08, 2020 • News
Indiana data partnership supports State response to COVID-19
Regenstrief Institute and partners release an updated data dashboard with new look and user-friendly statistics Regenstrief Institute and its partners have introduced a new version of their interactive COVID-19 data dashboard featuring hospital statistics for the pandemic in Indiana. The new look provides easy-to-read statistics on hospitalizations, emergency department visits, intensive care stays and more. […]
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May 05, 2020 • News
May 05, 2020 • News
Challenges and opportunities for using AI to help people with disabilities
Videos from conference sponsored by Regenstrief, Harvard and Stanford now available online Regenstrief Institute, Harvard University and Stanford School of Medicine hosted an online conference exploring the opportunities for leveraging artificial intelligence to improve the lives of people with disabilities and dependencies, and the entire discussion is now available for free online. AI has potential […]
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April 28, 2020 • News
Making transitions from nursing home to hospital safer during COVID-19 outbreak
April 28, 2020 • News
Making transitions from nursing home to hospital safer during COVID-19 outbreak
The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted nursing home residents, and many have been hospitalized. To help nursing homes and emergency departments (EDs) handle these difficult patient transfers, Regenstrief Institute Research Scientist and Indiana University School of Medicine Associate Professor Kathleen T. Unroe, M.D., MHA, and colleagues have developed the top 10 points for safe care […]
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April 28, 2020 • News
April 28, 2020 • News
Indiana State Department of Health, IU partner on COVID-19 study
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is collaborating with the Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IUPUI to conduct a scientific study to measure current and past extent of COVID-19 infection throughout the state. Unlike most current testing nationwide, which has focused on individuals who are actively ill and healthcare […]
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April 24, 2020 • News
Regenstrief Institute researcher-clinicians on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic
April 24, 2020 • News
Regenstrief Institute researcher-clinicians on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic
Pictured above are just a few of the Regenstrief researcher-clinicians who are working long hours in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many Regenstrief Institute researcher-clinicians are working exhausting hours under difficult circumstances in emergency departments, intensive care units (ICUs), hospital in-patient units, clinics, nursing homes and virtually via telemedicine to care for people suffering during […]
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April 24, 2020 • News
Translating family planning and STI guidelines into computerized clinical decision support
April 24, 2020 • News
Translating family planning and STI guidelines into computerized clinical decision support
New methodologies and tools may be applicable to additional global health concerns Regenstrief Institute has propelled the translation of existing human readable clinical guidelines into computerized clinical decision support for family planning and for sexually transmitted infections (STI). This is a step toward enabling electronic medical record systems and health information exchanges around the world […]
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April 23, 2020 • News
Survey to shed light on impact of hospital stays on COVID-19 survivors
April 23, 2020 • News
Survey to shed light on impact of hospital stays on COVID-19 survivors
Admission to the hospital and critical illness can have a lasting impact on the lives of people who survive, especially those in need of life support. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) for the virus are treated with mechanical ventilators and sedatives, which increase the risk of delirium, […]
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April 22, 2020 • News
April 22, 2020 • News
Indiana Network for Population Health focuses on social determinants of health
New data sharing effort could be used to enhance disease tracking The Indiana Network for Population Health (INPH) has been launched by the Regenstrief Institute and collaborators, including the State of Indiana, Indiana University and the Indiana Health Information Exchange, to provide the secure exchange of comprehensive data — especially information on social determinants of […]
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April 20, 2020 • News
Regenstrief, IU School of Medicine researchers collaborate with scientist quarantined in China during COVID-19 outbreak
April 20, 2020 • News
Regenstrief, IU School of Medicine researchers collaborate with scientist quarantined in China during COVID-19 outbreak
Putting together research for publication can be a challenging and time-consuming process, heightened even further because of the current COVID-19 situation, during which non-essential labs have been hibernated and many researchers are now working separately and remotely, instead of collaborating within the same space. Despite those obstacles, Indiana University School of Medicine faculty and Regenstrief […]
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April 15, 2020 • News
Regenstrief, IU to conduct anonymous national COVID-19 survey for wider view of outbreak
April 15, 2020 • News
Regenstrief, IU to conduct anonymous national COVID-19 survey for wider view of outbreak
Findings to fill information gaps, gauge prevalence and support public health decisions The Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University are launching a survey to conduct research about COVID-19 symptoms. The anonymous survey data generated by the project could be used to help state, federal and international health agencies monitor trends and anticipate outbreaks. There is much […]
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April 14, 2020 • News
How HIE strengthens COVID-19 response
April 14, 2020 • News
How HIE strengthens COVID-19 response
Regenstrief VP shares experience tracking coronavirus with health information exchange Regenstrief Institute Vice President for Data and Analytics Shaun Grannis, M.D., spoke about the importance of healthcare interoperability in tracking disease outbreaks, such as COVID-19, during an American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) webinar. He detailed how Indiana’s health information exchange (HIE) has been leveraged to […]
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April 03, 2020 • News
April 03, 2020 • News
Facilitating communication and collaboration among care teams in times of crisis
Regenstrief, IU Kelley School of Business, and SoPE hosting webinar on collaborative care strategies The COVID-19 pandemic has changed communication and workflow for nearly everyone, including healthcare workers. Regenstrief Institute, the Indiana University Kelley Business of Medicine Program and the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs (SoPE) Indiana Chapter are hosting a webinar to offer strategies and […]
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April 02, 2020 • News
International audience attends webinar addressing standard terminology needs for recording COVID-19 test results
April 02, 2020 • News
International audience attends webinar addressing standard terminology needs for recording COVID-19 test results
Video, slides and resources available online Hundreds of people from around the world attended a virtual meeting focusing on health data standards needed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinar, presented by LOINC®, highlighted the team’s efforts to create common terminology to identify laboratory tests for the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. LOINC, short for Logical Observation Identifiers […]
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March 31, 2020 • News
Caring for seniors during COVID-19 pandemic: Regenstrief doctor provides guidance
March 31, 2020 • News
Caring for seniors during COVID-19 pandemic: Regenstrief doctor provides guidance
Older adults are at elevated risk for complications from COVID-19 and are dying at a higher rate than younger patients. In light of these concerns, Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine scientist Kathleen Unroe, M.D., MHA, and colleagues lay out guidelines and best practices for healthcare providers and family caregivers who are providing […]
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March 31, 2020 • News
Editorial calls for a precision medicine approach to follow-up of diverticulitis
March 31, 2020 • News
Editorial calls for a precision medicine approach to follow-up of diverticulitis
Colonoscopy shouldn’t be automatic for patients after an episode of diverticulitis An editorial challenges physicians and the U.S. healthcare system to reconsider the current “one size fits all” care for diverticulitis and to employ a precision medicine approach to determine which patients should be referred for colonoscopy. The editorial, by Regenstrief Institute research scientist Thomas […]
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March 30, 2020 • News
Regenstrief VP proposes solutions to beat the COVID-19 outbreak
March 30, 2020 • News
Regenstrief VP proposes solutions to beat the COVID-19 outbreak
Dr. Aaron Carroll advocates in national media for mass testing and nationwide social distancing Nationally recognized health expert Aaron Carroll, M.D., from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine, is urging American leaders to take swift and decisive action to suppress the SARS-CoV-2 virus. He’s advocating for a national period of social distancing, rather […]
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March 28, 2020 • News
Regenstrief researcher recognized during celebration of women
March 28, 2020 • News
Regenstrief researcher recognized during celebration of women
Regenstrief research scientist Nicole Fowler, PhD, was recognized as an outstanding woman of inspiration during an event organized by the Indiana Historical Society. The event, A Toast to NOW (Network of Outstanding Women), celebrated women and connected current female leaders with future leaders. Dr. Fowler and about a dozen other women were recognized for their […]
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March 25, 2020 • News
March 25, 2020 • News
More than 600 international registrations for Regenstrief specialized virtual conference to address coronavirus outbreak
LOINC®, an international health data standard maintained at Regenstrief Institute, is hosting a special public meeting to address the coronavirus pandemic. More than 600 people from around the world are signed up to attend the virtual event on March 26 related to LOINC coding for SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19. In response to the coronavirus pandemic, LOINC has created […]
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March 18, 2020 • News
LOINC team actively working to expand tracking codes for coronavirus
March 18, 2020 • News
LOINC team actively working to expand tracking codes for coronavirus
With the coronavirus now a pandemic, the LOINC team at Regenstrief is working continuously to create new codes to help public health officials around the globe track cases of the virus. Coordinating with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), public health and reference labs, and in vitro diagnostic manufacturers, the team has […]
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March 16, 2020 • Executive Update
From Peter Embí, CEO: Regenstrief partnering to guide the future of AI in healthcare
March 16, 2020 • Executive Update
From Peter Embí, CEO: Regenstrief partnering to guide the future of AI in healthcare
As we enter a new decade, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare will continue to grow. AI offers exciting opportunities to improve care, but many questions are unanswered about the applications, how they will impact workflow and staffing, how to maximize benefit and minimize harm, and many other unknowns. For decades, Regenstrief research […]
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March 11, 2020 • News
March 11, 2020 • News
Harnessing AI to help people with disabilities
Regenstrief, Harvard University and Stanford School of Medicine co-sponsoring conference Artificial intelligence (AI) can improve the lives of people with disabilities and dependencies, but it can also perpetuate discriminatory biases and cause unintended harm. Regenstrief Institute, Harvard University and Stanford University School of Medicine are co-sponsoring a conference to explore the best practices to harness […]
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March 10, 2020 • News
Music shows promise in decreasing delirium in critically ill patients
March 10, 2020 • News
Music shows promise in decreasing delirium in critically ill patients
It is common for critically ill patients on life support to develop delirium, a form of acute brain failure for which no effective treatment is known. A study from Indiana University School of Medicine and Regenstrief Institute researchers reports that music appears to decrease delirium in patients on mechanical ventilators in the intensive care unit […]
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March 02, 2020 • News
LOINC hosts first combined conference in the United States
March 02, 2020 • News
LOINC hosts first combined conference in the United States
Update: LOINC workshops canceled Due to concerns about the coronavirus, LOINC has decided to cancel the in-person workshop portion of its upcoming conference. The committee meetings will be held virtually. For more information click here. Old story: LOINC® users from around the globe will gather in Indianapolis for three days of learning, collaboration and networking […]
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February 28, 2020 • News
February 28, 2020 • News
Regenstrief researcher leads Scottsdale webinar on hypoglycemia findings
Regenstrief Institute research scientist Michael Weiner, M.D., MPH, led a Scottsdale Institute webinar and presented his recent research findings related to hypoglycemia. Dr. Weiner explained the statistical modeling that identified the magnitude of risk factors for hypoglycemia. He also discussed a pilot study using continuous glucometers and other wearable devices designed to make better predictions […]
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February 26, 2020 • News
Culture pervades all: Expert presents SAM Talk on how culture influences health of Latinos
February 26, 2020 • News
Culture pervades all: Expert presents SAM Talk on how culture influences health of Latinos
David X. Marquez, PhD, an expert in health disparities among Latinos, presented a SAM (Scientists Advancing Medicine) Talk at Regenstrief Institute exploring the role culture plays in health. In the presentation “Health of Latino/a/xs: Culture Pervades All,” Dr. Marquez touched on barriers faced by older Latinos, as well as strategies to engage Latinos in research […]
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February 26, 2020 • News
February 26, 2020 • News
Insight into integrating social determinants of health into patient records
Regenstrief, IU Fairbanks researcher to present use case at HIMSS20 Incorporating social determinants of health into a patient’s health records is an area of significant interest for health systems, but many are finding the integration to be challenging. Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IUPUI researcher Brian Dixon, […]
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February 25, 2020 • News
Study investigates moral distress of physicians who care for older adults
February 25, 2020 • News
Study investigates moral distress of physicians who care for older adults
Compromising professional integrity is correlated with physician burnout and depression In a new study, researchers from Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine and Indiana University Health provide insight into physician moral distress, a condition correlated with burnout and depression. The researchers report that about four of 10 doctors caring for older adult patients who […]
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February 19, 2020 • News
February 19, 2020 • News
Hospital admission and neurological consultations associated with improved TIA care quality
Admission to the hospital and being seen by a neurologist are factors associated with better quality care for people with a transient ischemic attack (TIA), also known as mini-stroke, according to new research led by scientists from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Regenstrief Institute, Purdue University, and Indiana University. The study looked at patients […]
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February 18, 2020 • News
February 18, 2020 • News
Regenstrief website hosts online course on the future of AI in health care
Artificial intelligence offers exciting opportunities to improve care, but there are many considerations as the field moves forward. Stakeholders can now take an online course on Regenstrief Institute’s website that gives insight into the current and future state of AI as well as best practices for development, implementation and maintenance moving forward. The 11-video course […]
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February 13, 2020 • News
February 13, 2020 • News
Two internationally recognized health standards organizations join the effort to manage an escalating global public health emergency
The world is focused on the outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus. The World Health Organization (WHO) has named the syndrome caused by this coronavirus “COVID-19”, and the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) has named the virus “Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2” or SARS-CoV-2. As part of the global […]
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February 11, 2020 • News
Scientists develop non-invasive method to predict onset of dementia
February 11, 2020 • News
Scientists develop non-invasive method to predict onset of dementia
Screening using EMR data could help with early identification of Alzheimer’s disease risk Information gathered from routine visits to the doctor is enough to accurately predict a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, according to new research led by scientists from Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University and Merck. The researchers developed and tested […]
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February 06, 2020 • News
Autism screening rate soars with use of CHICA system developed by Regenstrief and IU School of Medicine
February 06, 2020 • News
Autism screening rate soars with use of CHICA system developed by Regenstrief and IU School of Medicine
100% screened for autism when doctors prompted by novel clinical decision support system Universal early screening for autism is recommended for all children but is not routinely performed. A new study from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine researchers, published in JAMA Network Open, reports that the system they designed and developed called […]
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February 05, 2020
Coronavirus surveillance: Regenstrief team creating unique codes for disease tracking
February 05, 2020
Coronavirus surveillance: Regenstrief team creating unique codes for disease tracking
As public health leaders from around the world, including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, work to contain the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, a team at Regenstrief Institute, an international leader in health information technology, is providing help to track cases of the illness. The World Health Organization has declared the […]
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February 04, 2020 • News
February 04, 2020 • News
Researchers using expertise to help at-risk youth receive addiction treatment
Several Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine research scientists are part of a major study looking at how youth who have been arrested experience substance use disorders and the steps that can be taken to help them receive treatment. The researchers will implement a learning health system as well as utilize data available […]
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February 03, 2020 • News
HIT modernization crucial to improve healthcare for Native Americans and Alaska Natives
February 03, 2020 • News
HIT modernization crucial to improve healthcare for Native Americans and Alaska Natives
Health Affairs blog calls for increased federal funding to update HIT system The Indian Health Service (IHS), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, needs technology improvements to enhance healthcare for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, according to a Health Affairs blog post written by Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School […]
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January 30, 2020 • News
Regenstrief debuts prototype metadata dashboard during Data Day at Indiana Statehouse
January 30, 2020 • News
Regenstrief debuts prototype metadata dashboard during Data Day at Indiana Statehouse
Regenstrief Institute researchers debuted a prototype dashboard for the Indiana Addiction Data Commons (IADC) during Data Day 2020 at the Indiana Statehouse. The event is an annual showcase hosted by the Indiana Management Performance Hub (MPH) to highlight efforts to use data to improve the lives of Hoosiers. MPH and Regenstrief are working together with […]
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January 29, 2020 • News
January 29, 2020 • News
Regenstrief researcher: “Frustration with EHRs disappointing”
Dr. Paul Dexter responds to study from Yale School of Medicine In a recent study published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings, physicians gave electronic health records systems very low ratings for user experience. Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine researcher and EHR expert Paul Dexter, M.D., said he found it disappointing that […]
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January 28, 2020 • News
Expanded faculty development series launch offers mentorship, career development
January 28, 2020 • News
Expanded faculty development series launch offers mentorship, career development
Regenstrief Institute hosted its first presentation in a newly-expanded effort to provide mentorship and career development for institute researchers. The Faculty Development and Peer Mentoring Series is aimed at equipping junior and mid-career faculty with skills and knowledge to succeed in the research arena. The first session featured long-time Regenstrief researchers Thomas Imperiale, M.D., and […]
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January 27, 2020 • News
Physician students visit Regenstrief Institute to learn about medical startups
January 27, 2020 • News
Physician students visit Regenstrief Institute to learn about medical startups
Medical doctors enrolled in an MBA program at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business visited Regenstrief Institute to learn more about the institute’s history and some of its innovative projects. The students who attended the institute are a part of the Business of Medicine program, which is specifically for physicians. Through this training, physician […]
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January 22, 2020 • News
Scientists isolate biomarkers that can identify delirium risk and severity
January 22, 2020 • News
Scientists isolate biomarkers that can identify delirium risk and severity
Opens door to easy, early identification of individuals at risk for delirium complications Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have identified blood-based biomarkers associated with both delirium duration and severity in critically ill patients. This finding opens the door to easy, early identification of individuals at risk for longer delirium duration and […]
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January 17, 2020 • News
January 17, 2020 • News
Putting the “Why” in “EHR”: Expert on clinical information systems presents Regenstrief SAM Talk
Regenstrief Institute welcomed informatics expert James Cimino, M.D., for its January SAM (Scientists Advancing Medicine) Talk, presented in collaboration with the Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing at IUPUI Colloquia Series. Dr. Cimino has been a clinician, an informaticist, a systems architect and an educator for more than 30 years. His specialty is clinical […]
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January 15, 2020 • News
First randomized clinical trial found no harms from dementia screening in primary care
January 15, 2020 • News
First randomized clinical trial found no harms from dementia screening in primary care
Dementia screening did not induce depression or anxiety in older adults Research scientists at Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine have conducted the first randomized controlled trial to evaluate the pros and cons of population screening for dementia. The researchers found no harm, as measured by patient reported depressive and anxiety symptoms, from […]
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January 13, 2020 • News
January 13, 2020 • News
Innovative app provides patient data on 7 conditions related to 40% of ED visits
Clinician decision support app spreading across an entire state Doctors at Indiana University Health hospitals now have faster, easier access to information about the patients they are treating in the emergency department. The app, created in a partnership among Regenstrief Institute, Indiana Health Information Exchange (IHIE), IU Health and Indiana University School of Medicine, provides clinicians […]
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January 08, 2020 • News
January 08, 2020 • News
Regenstrief Institute names new member of leadership team
Frances (Fran) Valentine has been named the director of operations for the Indiana University (IU) Center for Aging Research at Regenstrief Institute. Valentine is an experienced administrator with skills in federal grants administration, budget management and reporting. Most recently, Valentine was the senior director of research analysis and engagement at the Indiana Department of Workforce […]
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January 06, 2020 • News
Experts urge use of LOINC® to standardize WHO Essential Diagnostics List
January 06, 2020 • News
Experts urge use of LOINC® to standardize WHO Essential Diagnostics List
LOINC, developed at Regenstrief Institute, is an international standard for coding health information World health experts are extolling the benefit of universally coding the World Health Organization’s new Essential Diagnostics List (EDL). In a commentary published in The Lancet Digital Health, authors urge the use of Regenstrief Institute-developed LOINC® to standardize the list. The EDL […]
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December 20, 2019 • News
December 20, 2019 • News
Regenstrief and VA researcher honored by Congressional Black Caucus for work with minority veterans
Johanne Eliacin, PhD, a Regenstrief Institute and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs research scientist, received a Congressional Black Caucus Veterans Braintrust Award for her research to reduce healthcare disparities for minority veterans. Dr. Eliacin presented her work on improving minority veterans’ experience with VA mental health services to the Congressional Black Caucus Veterans Braintrust (CBCVB) […]
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December 17, 2019 • News
Regenstrief VP co-authors National Academy report on AI‘s potential to improve health
December 17, 2019 • News
Regenstrief VP co-authors National Academy report on AI‘s potential to improve health
Seminal report focuses on hope, hype, promise, and peril of AI use in medical arena A Regenstrief Institute research scientist and vice president is a key contributor to a groundbreaking new publication exploring opportunities, issues and concerns related to artificial intelligence and its role to improve human health. Eneida Mendonca, M.D., PhD, an expert in […]
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December 16, 2019 • News
Hospital patient portals lack specific and informative instructions for patients
December 16, 2019 • News
Hospital patient portals lack specific and informative instructions for patients
Most hospitals in the United States, but not all, have secure online websites called patient portals that give patients access to their personal health information. However, many hospitals fail to inform patients fully about using the portals, according to new research from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine. Patient portals offer the opportunity […]
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December 11, 2019 • News
Algorithmovigilance: Regenstrief experts lead discussion on monitoring AI in healthcare
December 11, 2019 • News
Algorithmovigilance: Regenstrief experts lead discussion on monitoring AI in healthcare
Four Regenstrief research scientists and leaders provided insight into the need to monitor the use of artificial intelligence algorithms in healthcare at the American Medical Informatics Association’s Health Informatics Policy Forum. The forum considered the future of clinical decision support in the era of big data and machine learning.  Regenstrief leaders President and Chief Executive […]
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December 10, 2019
Program to support advance care planning in nursing homes expands to multiple states
December 10, 2019
Program to support advance care planning in nursing homes expands to multiple states
A training program that helps nursing homes offer advance care planning support to residents with Alzheimer’s disease and their family members is expanding to more than 170 nursing homes across the country. After a successful pilot led by Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University researchers, the National Institute on Aging announced an expected award of $3 […]
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December 10, 2019 • News
Putting the I in AI: Moving from ideas to implementation
December 10, 2019 • News
Putting the I in AI: Moving from ideas to implementation
Regenstrief Institute hosts forum on implementing AI in healthcare Regenstrief Institute hosted researchers, clinicians and members of the business community to discuss ideas and challenges to implement artificial intelligence in healthcare practice. The Regenstrief Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Forum featured experts from three of Regenstrief’s industry partners, Roche, Medial EarlySign and Ventech Solutions. A representative from each […]
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December 09, 2019 • News
Regenstrief scientist and emergency physician presents at Mayo Clinic
December 09, 2019 • News
Regenstrief scientist and emergency physician presents at Mayo Clinic
Regenstrief Institute Researcher and Eskenazi Health Emergency Physician John T. (JT) Finnell, M.D., MSc, spoke at two different grand rounds at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Dr. Finnell’s research focuses on optimizing emergency care through the application of biomedical informatics principals. He is also on the board of the American College of Emergency Physicians. His […]
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December 05, 2019 • News
Regenstrief and Indiana University public health leaders expand relationships in Africa
December 05, 2019 • News
Regenstrief and Indiana University public health leaders expand relationships in Africa
Researchers from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University are building and expanding global relationships and collaborations in the fields of public health and health informatics. Highlights of a recent trip to Ethiopia include: Brian Dixon, PhD, MPA, director of public health informatics at Regenstrief and IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IUPUI, met […]
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December 05, 2019 • News
Study to investigate surrogate decision challenges for LGBT patients with Alzheimer’s
December 05, 2019 • News
Study to investigate surrogate decision challenges for LGBT patients with Alzheimer’s
Decreasing end-of-life disparities of a doubly vulnerable population Facing Alzheimer’s disease in a loved one is challenging under any circumstances but may be even more challenging when the patient is lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT). Regenstrief Institute Research Scientist and Indiana University School of Medicine faculty member Alexia Torke, M.D., M.S., has received a […]
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November 26, 2019 • News
November 26, 2019 • News
Reciprocal innovation: Regenstrief researcher discusses global health applications with surgeon general
Regenstrief research scientist Debra K. Litzelman, M.D., M.A., joined U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, M.D., and other Indiana University faculty members to discuss ways that global health work can improve health in America. Dr. Litzelman, also a professor of medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine, elaborated on her work with the WeCare program, which […]
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November 25, 2019 • News
Celebrating 50 years of informatics research at AMIA 2019
November 25, 2019 • News
Celebrating 50 years of informatics research at AMIA 2019
Regenstrief President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Embí, M.D., M.S., led a learning showcase at the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) 2019 Annual Symposium, highlighting Regenstrief Institute’s 50 years of innovation in health and healthcare. Regenstrief Institute has been on the cutting edge of informatics since its founding in 1969. More than a dozen Regenstrief […]
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November 24, 2019 • Executive Update
From Peter Embí, CEO: Regenstrief Driving AI, Leading to Transform Healthcare
November 24, 2019 • Executive Update
From Peter Embí, CEO: Regenstrief Driving AI, Leading to Transform Healthcare
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not a new concept, but a recognition of its potential and the focus on AI is clearly growing across many industries. In healthcare, advances in AI are poised to transform care and the clinician-patient relationship. A few early examples help set the stage for current ground-breaking work and let us look […]
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November 22, 2019 • News
Regenstrief, IU study finds assigning hospitalists by unit has both pros and cons
November 22, 2019 • News
Regenstrief, IU study finds assigning hospitalists by unit has both pros and cons
Researchers from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine have conducted the first time-motion study in more than a decade to assess the impact of geographic cohorting of hospitalists. Geographic cohorting –- restricting or localizing hospitalists and their patients to one or two inpatient units rather than having hospitalists travel from floor to floor, […]
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November 19, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Institute partners with startup to improve care in nursing homes
November 19, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Institute partners with startup to improve care in nursing homes
Regenstrief Institute is investing and partnering with Care Revolution, a medical startup focused on improving care at nursing facilities, controlling costs and reducing trips to the hospital. The new venture expands on a successful and ongoing project funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Center for Innovation. In return for its support, […]
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November 18, 2019 • News
November 18, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Institute names inaugural VP for data and analytics
Shaun Grannis, M.D., M.S., an internationally recognized expert in informatics, data analytics, and biosurveillance, has been named the Regenstrief Institute’s first vice president for data and analytics. Dr. Grannis most recently served as the director of the Regenstrief Institute’s Clem McDonald Center for Biomedical Informatics. In this new role, Dr. Grannis will serve as part […]
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November 15, 2019 • News
November 15, 2019 • News
Indiana FSSA secretary joins Regenstrief Institute Board of Directors
Jennifer Sullivan, M.D., MPH, secretary of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), has joined Regenstrief Institute’s Board of Directors. Regenstrief’s board provides strategic guidance, oversight and management for the internationally respected medical research organization in support of its mission to improve local, national and global delivery and outcomes of healthcare through research and […]
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November 15, 2019 • News
Turning data into action: Regenstrief scientists engage in national informatics discussion
November 15, 2019 • News
Turning data into action: Regenstrief scientists engage in national informatics discussion
Regenstrief Institute has been on the cutting edge of informatics for 50 years. Institute research scientists will present their latest research and lead discussions about the future applications of data, electronic health records and artificial intelligence at the American Medical Informatics Association 2019 Annual Symposium, November 16-20 in Washington, D.C. The annual meeting is the […]
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November 12, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Dentistry establish dental informatics program to improve oral health for better overall human health
November 12, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Dentistry establish dental informatics program to improve oral health for better overall human health
With the goal of improving oral health for better overall physical and emotional health, Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Dentistry are joining together to establish a novel dental informatics program. The new program is one of only a few in the U.S. and is perhaps the only dental informatics program in the country […]
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November 12, 2019 • News
Regenstrief podcast The Problem returns, new season highlights Alzheimer’s and dementia
November 12, 2019 • News
Regenstrief podcast The Problem returns, new season highlights Alzheimer’s and dementia
Regenstrief Institute’s podcast, The Problem, returned November 7, 2019 for its second season. This season focuses on a growing health crisis that affects tens of millions of Americans: Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Episodes will explore life with Alzheimer’s from perspectives of the patient, the caregiver, the community, health systems and more. Experts in Alzheimer’s treatment […]
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November 08, 2019 • News
Regenstrief playing major role in nationwide effort to improve care for dementia patients
November 08, 2019 • News
Regenstrief playing major role in nationwide effort to improve care for dementia patients
Regenstrief research scientists Christopher M. Callahan, M.D., and Alexia M. Torke, M.D., will play a key role in a major nationwide effort to improve healthcare and quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The project, funded by the National Institute on Aging, will create a massive collaborative research incubator to develop […]
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November 04, 2019 • News
First study of how family religious and spiritual beliefs influence end of life care
November 04, 2019 • News
First study of how family religious and spiritual beliefs influence end of life care
Study led by Regenstrief researcher finds belief in miracles influenced choices In the first study to investigate the association of the religious and spiritual beliefs of surrogate decision makers with the end of life decisions they make for incapacitated older adult family members, Regenstrief Institute Research Scientist Alexia Torke, M.D., and theological and scientific colleagues […]
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November 01, 2019 • News
Regenstrief scientist, fitness advocate honored as IBJ Woman of Influence
November 01, 2019 • News
Regenstrief scientist, fitness advocate honored as IBJ Woman of Influence
Regenstrief Institute research scientist NiCole Keith, PhD, was honored by the Indianapolis Business Journal as a 2019 Woman of Influence. The media outlet’s program recognizes women who have risen to the highest levels of business, the arts and community and public service. Dr. Keith is a wellness champion for Indianapolis and the nation. Through her […]
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November 01, 2019 • News
Regenstrief, Mayo Clinic seeking to decrease delirium in older adults in ICU using music
November 01, 2019 • News
Regenstrief, Mayo Clinic seeking to decrease delirium in older adults in ICU using music
New $1.96 million NIH grant funds research to curb state of confusion linked to dementia Researchers from the Regenstrief Institute and Mayo Clinic are leading the first study to test whether exposure to music can decrease delirium in older adults who are receiving mechanical ventilation in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital. “Decreasing […]
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October 30, 2019 • News
Regenstrief researchers aiding global advance of health information exchange
October 30, 2019 • News
Regenstrief researchers aiding global advance of health information exchange
Indianapolis-based delegation to attend OpenHIE community meeting in Ethiopia Research scientists from Regenstrief Institute will join 200 to 300 other participants from around the globe when the OpenHIE community meets in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia November 4-8. The OpenHIE, short for Open Health Information Exchange, community is a global, mission-driven collective dedicated to improving the health […]
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October 28, 2019 • News
Communities for a lifetime: Regenstrief scientist receives award for work improving lives of older adults
October 28, 2019 • News
Communities for a lifetime: Regenstrief scientist receives award for work improving lives of older adults
Aging and In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana (AIHS) presented Regenstrief scientist Malaz Boustani, M.D., MPH, with its “Communities for a Lifetime — Awards of Excellence” honor for his work improving the lives of older adults and their family caregivers. The annual awards recognize people and organizations who contribute to building a livable community for older […]
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October 25, 2019 • News
Regenstrief scientist honored for research to support clinical decision making
October 25, 2019 • News
Regenstrief scientist honored for research to support clinical decision making
The Society for Medical Decision Making (SMDM) awarded Regenstrief Institute researcher Stephen Downs, M.D., M.S., with the John M. Eisenberg Award for Practical Application of Medical Decision Making Research. The award recognizes individuals or organizations for sustained leadership in translating medical decision-making research into practice and work to communicate those findings to policymakers and the […]
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October 24, 2019 • News
Regenstrief hosts SAM Talks in honor of 50th anniversary
October 24, 2019 • News
Regenstrief hosts SAM Talks in honor of 50th anniversary
Regenstrief Institute is hosting SAM (Scientists Advancing Medicine) Talks as part of its 50th anniversary celebration. SAM Talks will take place at Regenstrief and allow Regenstrief faculty, staff and guests to learn from prominent national and international experts in fields of research related to the work of the institute.
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October 23, 2019 • News
LOINC hosts first conference outside the United States
October 23, 2019 • News
LOINC hosts first conference outside the United States
For the first time, LOINC® is hosting its semi-annual conference outside the United States. Users from 18 different countries have registered to attend the event in Mataró, Spain on October 23-25, which features hands-on workshops and both the Laboratory LOINC and Clinical LOINC committee meetings. LOINC, which stands for Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes, […]
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October 22, 2019 • News
October 22, 2019 • News
Regenstrief and IUPUI researchers use EHRs to identify cancer symptom clusters
Patients with chronic diseases such as breast cancer or colorectal cancer often experience fatigue, pain, depression and other symptoms which can lead to distress and functional impairment if left untreated. With the ultimate goal of helping clinicians manage and treat symptoms that negatively affect health and quality of life, researchers from the Regenstrief Institute and […]
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October 21, 2019 • Executive Update
A Message from Peter Embí, CEO: Regenstrief annual report testament to year’s achievements and heralds a bright future
October 21, 2019 • Executive Update
A Message from Peter Embí, CEO: Regenstrief annual report testament to year’s achievements and heralds a bright future
The 2018-19 fiscal year was a banner 12 months for Regenstrief Institute. The annual report, which has been revived after a hiatus, helps us tell our success stories and demonstrates the impact made by Regenstrief investigators. From cover to cover, this summary of our activities is an impressive testament to both the achievements of the […]
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October 18, 2019 • News
National news outlet to present Regenstrief global health informatics researcher with impact award
October 18, 2019 • News
National news outlet to present Regenstrief global health informatics researcher with impact award
Regenstrief Institute research scientist Theresa Cullen, M.D., has won a Leading for Impact, Women in Leadership award. The award recognizes women who are creating impact and leading programs across the federal technology, health and consulting community. The award is given by FedHealthInnovation & Technology (FedHealthIT), which is a consolidated news source for information related to federal […]
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October 16, 2019 • News
October 16, 2019 • News
Regenstrief leaders to deliver keynote addresses at data workshop in South America
Two of Regenstrief Institute’s leaders are sharing their expertise in artificial intelligence and data infrastructure at a workshop hosted by Brazil’s National Institute of Science and Technology in Scientific Assisted Medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Regenstrief’s Vice President for Research, Eneida Mendonca, M.D., PhD, will speak Thursday, Oct. 17 and Friday, Oct. 18, about the […]
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October 15, 2019 • News
Acceptance and commitment therapy may ease fear of recurrence in cancer survivors
October 15, 2019 • News
Acceptance and commitment therapy may ease fear of recurrence in cancer survivors
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) shows promise for treating fear of cancer recurrence in women who have survived breast cancer. The first of its kind study by researchers from Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University, Butler University and West Virginia University School of Medicine, published in Cancer, found that cancer survivors who received ACT showed significantly larger […]
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October 10, 2019 • News
Regenstrief researcher briefs FDA on need for patient identity management
October 10, 2019 • News
Regenstrief researcher briefs FDA on need for patient identity management
Patient identity management is a gaping hole in the American electronic healthcare system, one that needs to be addressed to improve the quality of real-world data according to Regenstrief Institute research scientist Shaun Grannis, M.D. He was one of several experts participating in a recent conference in Washington, D.C. to inform the U.S. Food and […]
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October 07, 2019 • News
October 07, 2019 • News
Regenstrief President and CEO Serving on AHRQ National Advisory Council
Peter Embí, M.D., M.S., president and chief executive officer of Regenstrief Institute, has been named to the National Advisory Council for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The appointment gives Dr. Embí a unique opportunity to help guide research priorities on a national level. AHRQ is an agency within the U.S. Department of […]
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October 03, 2019 • News
Advancing population health through informatics: Regenstrief hosts workshop
October 03, 2019 • News
Advancing population health through informatics: Regenstrief hosts workshop
Regenstrief Institute hosted leaders from public and population health organizations for a discussion about informatics solutions for disease monitoring, social services and other population health challenges. The Advancing Population Health Through Informatics workshop was an opportunity for representatives from public health departments and healthcare systems to learn about innovations in public health informatics. Research scientist […]
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October 03, 2019 • News
Looking to the future of healthcare: Regenstrief researchers play key role at BioCrossroads Summit
October 03, 2019 • News
Looking to the future of healthcare: Regenstrief researchers play key role at BioCrossroads Summit
Regenstrief research scientists shared their research and thoughts about the future of healthcare in Indiana at the annual BioCrossroads Indiana Life Sciences Summit. Former Regenstrief leader, Clem McDonald, M.D., gave the keynote address and was also honored for his contributions to health information technology. McDonald Awarded Watanabe Life Sciences Champion of the Year BioCrossroads awarded […]
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September 27, 2019 • News
Testing effectiveness of a mobile app for assessment of dementia symptoms
September 27, 2019 • News
Testing effectiveness of a mobile app for assessment of dementia symptoms
Daniel Bateman, M.D., receives federal award to study technological intervention A Regenstrief Institute research scientist is testing a novel mobile app designed to improve care for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Daniel Bateman, M.D., has received a career development award from the National Institute on Aging to test the feasibility and usability of the revised Brain […]
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September 26, 2019 • News
September 26, 2019 • News
Regenstrief president leads panel at national Health Data Leadership Institute
Data is transforming healthcare delivery, and Regenstrief President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Embí, M.D., is providing insight into utilizing that data to healthcare leaders from across the country. Dr. Embí led a discussion panel in the Health Data Leadership Institute in Washington, D.C.  He is an internationally recognized researcher, educator and leader in the […]
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September 24, 2019 • News
Regenstrief president shares pioneering work of institute on Inside INdiana Business
September 24, 2019 • News
Regenstrief president shares pioneering work of institute on Inside INdiana Business
Regenstrief Institute President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Embí, M.D., sat down with Inside INdiana Business to talk about the legacy of Regenstrief Institute and how it is still leading the way on many healthcare issues. As Regenstrief marks its 50th anniversary, Dr. Embí told host Gerry Dick about the institute’s role in creating one […]
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September 23, 2019 • News
September 23, 2019 • News
Analyzing the impact of guiding patients through advance care options on POLST form
$3.5 million grant awarded to study effectiveness of POLST form facilitation A team led by Regenstrief researcher Alexia Torke, M.D., is exploring if guidance in filling out medical treatment options on the POLST form makes a measurable difference in a person’s care preferences being respected. The advance care planning assistance will be provided by trained […]
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September 20, 2019 • Executive Update, News
A Message from Peter Embí, CEO: International stage promotes collaboration, relationships
September 20, 2019 • Executive Update, News
A Message from Peter Embí, CEO: International stage promotes collaboration, relationships
The exchange of ideas is vital to advancing healthcare around the globe. Opening dialogues, establishing relationships and partnerships, and sharing expertise help move research forward and promote discovery. This is an environment in which we at Regenstrief Institute excel. Professional meetings offer exceptional and important opportunities to initiate formal and informal, long-term and brief connections. […]
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September 18, 2019 • News
September 18, 2019 • News
Regenstrief research manager presenting at national meeting for research professionals
Regenstrief Institute Senior Research Manager Laura Holtz, M.S., will be a plenary presenter at the annual conference of the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA). Holtz is a national leader in research and is dedicated to educating other research professionals. Holtz will speak to conference attendees about strategies to include vulnerable subjects with cognitive impairment […]
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September 13, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Scientist Appointed VP of National Fitness Alliance
September 13, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Scientist Appointed VP of National Fitness Alliance
Regenstrief research scientist NiCole Keith, PhD, has been elected the Vice President of the National Physical Activity Plan Alliance (NPAPA). Dr. Keith, an expert in physical fitness and community activation, will provide leadership in the effort to promote physical activity across the United States. The NPAPA is a coalition of many national organizations, including the […]
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September 09, 2019 • News
Regenstrief researcher gives perspective on reminiscence therapy
September 09, 2019 • News
Regenstrief researcher gives perspective on reminiscence therapy
“It really focuses on maintaining the dignity of people with dementia,” Dr. Bateman tells U.S. News and World Report Regenstrief researcher Daniel Bateman, M.D., is intrigued by reminiscence therapy and its possibilities. Dr. Bateman spoke to U.S. News and World Report about reminiscence therapy programs like the one at Glenner Town Square in California. Reminiscence […]
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September 05, 2019 • News
Teams sought for data and analytics challenge to help improve health outcomes for mothers and babies in Indiana
September 05, 2019 • News
Teams sought for data and analytics challenge to help improve health outcomes for mothers and babies in Indiana
Expertise needed to turn data into insights and innovations A collaboration of Hoosier organizations is issuing a challenge — transform newly released data into insights and solutions that help improve the health of Hoosier mothers and babies. The data challenge is called the “Healthy Mom + Baby Datapalooza.” Regenstrief is working with Indiana Health Information […]
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September 04, 2019 • News
Regenstrief scientist recommends ways to improve electronic health records
September 04, 2019 • News
Regenstrief scientist recommends ways to improve electronic health records
In an editorial in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, Regenstrief Institute research scientist Michael Weiner, M.D., MPH highlights shortcomings of electronic health records (EHRs) in living up to their full potential and suggests ways to use EHRs to work more efficiently and ultimately more effectively for patients. “When I am reading a patient’s EHR, […]
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September 03, 2019 • News
New $3.75 million federal grant to train current and create future geriatrics workforce
September 03, 2019 • News
New $3.75 million federal grant to train current and create future geriatrics workforce
$7.2 million total funding since 2015 for more providers of age-friendly healthcare With the receipt this summer of an additional $3.75 million for a total of $7.2 million of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) funding since 2015, the Indiana Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP), led by Regenstrief Institute research scientist Debra Litzelman, […]
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August 30, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Data Core celebrates 20 years
August 30, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Data Core celebrates 20 years
Regenstrief Institute Data Core is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The group of talented data analysts serves as a central data access point for the Indiana Network for Patient Care (INPC) and other specialized sources and helps turn that information into datasets for research. Formally established in 1999 by former Regenstrief President and Chief Executive Officer […]
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August 23, 2019 • Executive Update
A Message from Peter Embí, CEO: Help Regenstrief, LifeOmic, Indiana CTSI spread the word about All IN for Health
August 23, 2019 • Executive Update
A Message from Peter Embí, CEO: Help Regenstrief, LifeOmic, Indiana CTSI spread the word about All IN for Health
Sadly, Indiana as a state consistently ranks poorly for overall health. While studies vary and there is some discrepancy about Indiana’s actual ranking on several key indicators, there is little disagreement that collectively, as a state, we generally fall toward the bottom in many areas affecting people’s health. For instance, a recent study derived from […]
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August 20, 2019 • News
Machine learning models help clinicians identify people who need advanced depression care
August 20, 2019 • News
Machine learning models help clinicians identify people who need advanced depression care
Researchers at Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University created decision models capable of predicting which patients might need more treatment for their depression than what their primary care provider can offer. The algorithms were specifically designed to provide information the clinician can act on and fit into existing clinical workflows.
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August 16, 2019 • News
Regenstrief, IU scientists to present cutting-edge HIT expertise at world congress
August 16, 2019 • News
Regenstrief, IU scientists to present cutting-edge HIT expertise at world congress
Research scientists representing Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine and IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IUPUI are joining – and in some cases leading – the global health conversation at the 17th World Congress of Medical and Health Informatics (MedInfo). MedInfo is the foremost international conference for the science and […]
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August 15, 2019 • News
Regenstrief researcher and national leaders support keeping feeding tube orders on POLST forms
August 15, 2019 • News
Regenstrief researcher and national leaders support keeping feeding tube orders on POLST forms
Susan Hickman, PhD, director of the Indiana University Center for Aging Research at Regenstrief Institute, and her colleagues nationwide are stressing the importance of including orders about artificial nutrition preferences on POLST (Provider’s Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment) forms. POLST forms allow people who are seriously ill or frail to designate what specific medical treatments […]
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August 12, 2019 • News
Students gain real-world experience in research at Regenstrief Institute
August 12, 2019 • News
Students gain real-world experience in research at Regenstrief Institute
More than 30 students spent the summer at Regenstrief Institute working closely with Regenstrief faculty on research projects. Undergraduate and medical students enrolled in various summer scholarship programs, allowing them a unique opportunity to explore the fields of aging, informatics and health services research. Founded in 1969, Regenstrief Institute, located in Indianapolis, is a world-renowned […]
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August 02, 2019 • News
August 02, 2019 • News
Regenstrief researcher explains passion for implementation science on podcast
Malaz Boustani, M.D., MPH, detailed his career journey and his work in the areas of brain care research and implementation science on the podcast Outcomes Rocket. Dr. Boustani is a research scientist at Regenstrief Institute in Indianapolis, the founding director of the Center for Health Innovation and Implementation Science and associate director of the Indiana […]
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August 01, 2019 • News
Regenstrief and VA researcher receives $21 million grant for national study of chronic low back pain management
August 01, 2019 • News
Regenstrief and VA researcher receives $21 million grant for national study of chronic low back pain management
Matthew J. Bair, M.D., M.S., a research scientist with the Regenstrief Institute and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, will co-lead a $21 million national study to find the best approach to manage chronic low back pain. The VA is funding the 20-site trial. Dr. Bair is leading the study along with David Clark, M.D., […]
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July 26, 2019 • News
Regenstrief researcher discusses care processes that improve outcomes for TIA and minor stroke patients
July 26, 2019 • News
Regenstrief researcher discusses care processes that improve outcomes for TIA and minor stroke patients
Dr. Dawn Bravata interviewed on JAMA Network Open Live Regenstrief Institute’s Dawn Bravata, M.D., an expert in stroke care, spoke to JAMA editors about her recent paper published in JAMA Network Open. The study examined the care processes associated with mortality and recurrent stroke in patients with TIA and non-severe strokes. Dr. Bravata’s team examined […]
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July 26, 2019 • News
Researchers create model to predict risk of low blood sugar in people with diabetes
July 26, 2019 • News
Researchers create model to predict risk of low blood sugar in people with diabetes
A new study identifies the strongest risk factors for low blood sugar in diabetes patients. The predictive risk model is the first to combine nearly all known and readily assessed risk factors for hypoglycemia.
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July 24, 2019 • Executive Update
A Message from Peter Embí, CEO: Join us in celebrating 50 years of Regenstrief!
July 24, 2019 • Executive Update
A Message from Peter Embí, CEO: Join us in celebrating 50 years of Regenstrief!
Regenstrief Institute is celebrating a momentous milestone: our 50th anniversary! Sam Regenstrief, a captain of industry, and his wife Myrtie, established the institute in 1969 with the goal of advancing and improving healthcare.
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July 23, 2019 • News
Regenstrief researcher briefs U.S. Senators, staff; encourages investment in patient medical record matching research
July 23, 2019 • News
Regenstrief researcher briefs U.S. Senators, staff; encourages investment in patient medical record matching research
‘Issue is too important to ignore,’ says Dr. Shaun Grannis on need for data standardization Regenstrief research scientist Shaun Grannis, M.D., traveled to Washington, D.C. to educate members of Congress about patient medical record matching. Dr. Grannis, director of the Regenstrief Institute Center for Biomedical Informatics and an internationally recognized expert in informatics and data […]
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July 23, 2019 • News
July 23, 2019 • News
Regenstrief to host gathering of physician entrepreneurs
The Regenstrief Institute will host another meeting of the Indiana Chapter of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs (SoPE) on August 15, 2019. “SoPE presents an opportunity for Regenstrief to connect and innovate with a community of leaders interested in converting evidence into good business practices,” said Regenstrief Manager of Business Development Chris Frederick. “By bringing […]
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July 22, 2019 • News
Combined online self-management for pain, associated anxiety and depression works
July 22, 2019 • News
Combined online self-management for pain, associated anxiety and depression works
Online self-management helps; for some the online system plus nurse telecare helps more Pain is the most common physical symptom for which adults seek medical attention in the United States, while anxiety and depression are the most common mental health symptoms for which adults visit a doctor. Drugs, especially opioids, may not be the only […]
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July 19, 2019 • News
Regenstrief VP’s writing translates medical research into conclusions for the everyday person
July 19, 2019 • News
Regenstrief VP’s writing translates medical research into conclusions for the everyday person
Regenstrief Institute vice president for faculty development Aaron Carroll, M.D., M.S., isn’t the typical academic writer. In addition to his research, Dr. Carroll makes it his mission to educate the public on important issues in healthcare. His effort was recently highlighted by John Russell in the Indianapolis Business Journal. Dr. Carroll uses blogs, videos, newspaper […]
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July 19, 2019 • News
Regenstrief holds inaugural startup exploration session
July 19, 2019 • News
Regenstrief holds inaugural startup exploration session
Researchers and staff share health startup ideas Regenstrief Institute has supported its researchers in creating and implementing healthcare innovations for five decades, and that effort continues with new vigor as the institute marks its 50thyear. Leaders hosted the inaugural Regenstrief Institute Startup Exploration (RISE) session on July 10. Faculty and staff gathered to hear early-stage […]
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July 17, 2019 • Announcements, News
July 17, 2019 • Announcements, News
Expert in advance care planning named Director of Regenstrief’s Center for Aging Research
Susan Hickman, Ph.D., has been selected to lead the Indiana University Center for Aging Research at the Regenstrief Institute. She will be the second director in the center’s history. Dr. Hickman is a clinical geropsychologist focused on optimizing the quality of life for older adults through improved decision-making and communication about treatment preferences. Much of […]
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July 15, 2019 • News
Novel app designed to help patients avoid drugs linked to dementia
July 15, 2019 • News
Novel app designed to help patients avoid drugs linked to dementia
Researcher awarded $3.5 million to study effectiveness of technology intervention aimed at older adults A team of researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine, Regenstrief Institute and Purdue University, led by Richard Holden, PhD, is testing a new app, called Brain Safe, designed to help people reduce their exposure to a common class of drugs […]
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July 12, 2019 • News
Regenstrief researcher named Fellow in American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
July 12, 2019 • News
Regenstrief researcher named Fellow in American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Regenstrief research scientist Thomas F. Imperiale, M.D., has been awarded the honorable distinction of Fellow in the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. The distinction recognizes his significant contributions to the field of endoscopy as well as his dedication to patient care, research, teaching and service. Dr. Imperiale is an internationally respected health services researcher and […]
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July 03, 2019 • News
Future biomedical informatics leaders gather in Indianapolis
July 03, 2019 • News
Future biomedical informatics leaders gather in Indianapolis
Regenstrief, Indiana University host National Library of Medicine conference More than 200 biomedical informatics fellows showcased their research and shared ideas at the annual National Library of Medicine Informatics Training Conference. This year’s conference was hosted by Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. The National Library of Medicine (NLM), an institute of […]
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June 28, 2019 • Feature
‘Casting for Recovery’: Regenstrief scientist offers support to breast cancer survivors
June 28, 2019 • Feature
‘Casting for Recovery’: Regenstrief scientist offers support to breast cancer survivors
A Regenstrief Institute research scientist volunteered her time to offer support to breast cancer survivors during a unique retreat. Shelley Johns, PsyD, served as a psychosocial facilitator at a “Casting for Recovery” weekend in Plymouth, Indiana June 21-23.  During the two-and-a-half-day retreat, 14 breast cancer survivors learned how to fly fish while also receiving support and bonding with […]
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June 24, 2019 • Expert Opinion, News
Can Deprescribing Drugs Linked to Cognitive Impairment Actually Reduce Risk of Dementia?
June 24, 2019 • Expert Opinion, News
Can Deprescribing Drugs Linked to Cognitive Impairment Actually Reduce Risk of Dementia?
JAMA Internal Medicine commentary highlights opportunity to discover modifiable risk factors for dementia In a commentary published in JAMA Internal Medicine, three Regenstrief Institute  research scientists write that while they and other researchers have identified a strong and consistent link between anticholinergic drugs and cognitive impairment from observational studies, randomized clinical trials represent the only […]
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June 19, 2019 • Executive Update
A Message from Peter Embí, CEO: Regenstrief and partners invite data-driven research projects to drive solutions for addictions crisis
June 19, 2019 • Executive Update
A Message from Peter Embí, CEO: Regenstrief and partners invite data-driven research projects to drive solutions for addictions crisis
  On average, 130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. The CDC reports U.S. death rates from heroin and prescription opioids remained stable from 2016 to 2017, but this disquieting number of fatalities is unacceptably high. Now, we also collectively face the growing challenge of deaths linked to synthetic opioids. The opioid crisis […]
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June 18, 2019 • News
June 18, 2019 • News
Regenstrief scientist explains how class of drugs may be related to dementia
Regenstrief research scientist Noll Campbell, PharmD, M.S., spoke about a common class of drugs and how it affects the brain on an Indianapolis radio show. Dr. Campbell was a guest on Caregiver Crossing, which airs every Saturday on 93.1 WIBC. Dr. Campbell addressed the topic of anticholinergics and their potential link to Alzheimer’s and dementia. […]
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June 17, 2019 • News
Study shows 70% of patients lack advance directives before elective surgery
June 17, 2019 • News
Study shows 70% of patients lack advance directives before elective surgery
Missed opportunity creates complex situation for care providers and loved ones The majority of people visiting preoperative testing clinics before an elective surgery do not have an advance directive (AD) in case of surgical complications. This can lead to situations where patients’ families are forced to make tough decisions about their loved one’s care. A […]
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June 14, 2019 • News
June 14, 2019 • News
Regenstrief research scientist chosen to lead American Delirium Society
Regenstrief Institute’s Babar Khan, M.D., M.S., a renowned delirium researcher and clinician, has been chosen to lead the American Delirium Society. Dr. Khan has completed extensive studies about preventing and treating delirium in the ICU, identifying biomarkers associated with delirium and improving outcomes for the people who suffer from it. Dr. Khan will be installed […]
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June 13, 2019 • News
Researchers and community members discuss data solutions to the opioid crisis
June 13, 2019 • News
Researchers and community members discuss data solutions to the opioid crisis
Nearly 100 people gathered at Regenstrief Institute to swap ideas and discuss how to put data to use to solve the growing opioid crisis. Regenstrief leaders also announced a pilot grant program, soliciting ideas to link and utilize the data available through the Indiana Addiction Data Commons (IADC). The event, called the Opioid Collaboratory, organized […]
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June 11, 2019 • News
June 11, 2019 • News
Researchers develop tool to predict postoperative delirium severity, opening doors to prevention and better care
A new tool seeks to predict the severity of patients’ postoperative delirium and help practitioners more effectively care for patients as they recover from surgery. Currently providers only have tools for predicting whether or not patients will develop delirium, not its severity. Regenstrief Institute fellow Heidi Lindroth, Ph.D., and Robert D. Sanders, M.D.’s team at […]
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June 10, 2019 • Announcements, News
International Organization Recognizes Saskatchewan Data Expert; Canada is ‘Better Off for Her Efforts’
June 10, 2019 • Announcements, News
International Organization Recognizes Saskatchewan Data Expert; Canada is ‘Better Off for Her Efforts’
The recipient of a 2019 international award for data interoperability completes the recognition of a leadership team that allowed for effective communication of medical codes and diagnoses across Canada. Lorie Carey, CIM P.Mgr, received the 2019 LOINC Award for Distinguished Contributions at this year’s LOINC Laboratory Committee Meeting, June 5-6 at the Regenstrief Institute in […]
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May 29, 2019 • Expert Opinion
May 29, 2019 • Expert Opinion
IHS Modernization: Focus on the Patients, and the Data will Follow
By Gregory Schmidt, MD & Theresa Cullen, MD, MS Healthcare in America is a pairing of extremes. When ranked, the United States has some of the very best and the very worst healthcare metrics. Cancer survival remains the highest of any country, yet maternal deaths and infant deaths rank the worst of all developed nations. […]
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May 28, 2019 • News
Researchers engage community to help shape future of aging research
May 28, 2019 • News
Researchers engage community to help shape future of aging research
Regenstrief hosts second stakeholder summit for aging research Researchers from Regenstrief Institute hosted community leaders, seniors, caregivers and other stakeholders for a discussion about the future of aging research. Regenstrief research scientist Nicole Fowler, PhD, MHSA, led the Center for Aging Research’s second stakeholder summit with the goal of getting feedback from community members about […]
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May 28, 2019 • Announcements, News
May 28, 2019 • Announcements, News
First study to see if de-prescribing commonly used drug class prevents or delays dementia
Regenstrief researcher receives $3.3 million NIA award for cause and effect study Regenstrief Institute research scientist Noll Campbell, PharmD, MS has received a five-year $3.3 million award from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) to conduct the first clinical trial designed to determine if stopping anticholinergic medications results in sustained improvements in cognition. Anticholinergic medications […]
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May 23, 2019 • News
May 23, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Scientist elected President of American College of Sports Medicine; to assume office in 2020
NiCole Keith, PhD, FACSM, has been elected president of the American College of Sports Medicine. Her presidency will begin in June 2020. 
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May 17, 2019 • News
Regenstrief hosts meeting to highlight work in substance abuse and mental health field
May 17, 2019 • News
Regenstrief hosts meeting to highlight work in substance abuse and mental health field
Regenstrief Institute hosted the second annual conference of the Indiana State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW).  The annual meeting highlights research and initiatives in the field of substance abuse and mental health. Indiana State officials, prevention professionals, researchers and others shared their knowledge of substance abuse issues facing Indiana. The event was sponsored by the Indiana […]
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May 17, 2019 • Executive Update
May 17, 2019 • Executive Update
A Message from Peter Embí, CEO: Regenstrief expands its national impact on aging and health services research
Regenstrief Institute has an impressive portfolio of research, ranging from invention to implementation. The myriad discoveries, analyses and validations led by our investigators continue to make significant impacts in a wide variety of healthcare environments, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, doctors’ offices, nursing facilities and even homes. I am continuously impressed and inspired by the breadth […]
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May 15, 2019 • News
May 15, 2019 • News
Tracking Symptoms: New Regenstrief and IU Tool Helps Providers Identify Underlying Causes
SymTrak advances clinicians toward next generation of population health management. An easy to use, brief, inexpensive new tool developed and validated by researchers at the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University will help healthcare providers track and potentially identify early onset of more complex, serious underlying issues that could otherwise go undetected. The tool tracks symptoms […]
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May 14, 2019 • News
Finding Trends in Population Health: Regenstrief Health Informatics Director Speaks to HIMSS TV
May 14, 2019 • News
Finding Trends in Population Health: Regenstrief Health Informatics Director Speaks to HIMSS TV
Brian E. Dixon, PhD, MPA, director of public health informatics at Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IUPUI, spoke to HIMSS TV about efforts to use new technology to manage health data. He discussed Regenstrief’s efforts to automate the delivery of data into dashboards to reduce the burden […]
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May 13, 2019 • News
CDC Concurs with Panel Led by Regenstrief Scientist on Misapplication of Opioid Guidelines
May 13, 2019 • News
CDC Concurs with Panel Led by Regenstrief Scientist on Misapplication of Opioid Guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is clarifying its guidelines on opioid prescribing, citing the findings of a review panel led by Regenstrief Institute Research Scientist Kurt Kroenke, M.D. Dr. Kroenke and his colleagues found that many clinicians, policymakers and payers are misapplying the CDC’s guidelines, and those actions are negatively affecting patients. The […]
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May 10, 2019 • News
Creator of FHIR Speaks at Regenstrief Institute
May 10, 2019 • News
Creator of FHIR Speaks at Regenstrief Institute
The creator of FHIR, Grahame Grieve, visited Regenstrief Institute to give an update on the latest developments in interoperability standards and share his vision for the future. Grieve spoke during a lunch presentation for Regenstrief employees and at a meetup event for the Indy FHIR Users and Implementers group. FHIR stands for Fast Healthcare Interoperable […]
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May 09, 2019 • News
Study Shows One-Third of Statin Patients Don’t Reach Healthy Levels of “Bad” Cholesterol
May 09, 2019 • News
Study Shows One-Third of Statin Patients Don’t Reach Healthy Levels of “Bad” Cholesterol
Study by Merck, Regenstrief, IU School of Medicine, UNC could help clinicians prevent strokes and heart attacks A new study shows more aggressive treatment may be needed for a large number of patients taking statin medications, and that treatment could help reduce cases of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S. High […]
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May 07, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Faculty Discuss Communication and Advocating for Patients at Internal Medicine National Conference
May 07, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Faculty Discuss Communication and Advocating for Patients at Internal Medicine National Conference
Regenstrief Institute research scientists are presenting some of the institute’s latest research on patient engagement and advocacy at the Society of General Internal Medicine Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., May 8-11. The meeting covers the breadth and depth of general internal medicine. This year’s theme is Courage to Lead: Equity, Engagement, and Advocacy in Turbulent […]
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May 03, 2019 • News
Regenstrief, IU, Purdue Research Presented on National Stage
May 03, 2019 • News
Regenstrief, IU, Purdue Research Presented on National Stage
INDIANAPOLIS — Regenstrief faculty members are sharing the institute’s groundbreaking research with national leaders in geriatrics at the 2019 annual meeting for the American Geriatrics Society in Portland, Oregon, May 2-4. Regenstrief Research Scientist Noll Campbell, PharmD, M.S., assistant professor of pharmacy practice at Purdue University College of Pharmacy, is presenting in multiple sessions, providing […]
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April 30, 2019 • News
Regenstrief, IU Health Study Helps Chaplains Provide Proactive Care to Families in Crises
April 30, 2019 • News
Regenstrief, IU Health Study Helps Chaplains Provide Proactive Care to Families in Crises
A new model developed and implemented by the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University Health provides chaplains with a framework to deliver better care to families and surrogate decision makers during health emergencies. “In times of crisis, patients and their families turn to hospital chaplains to provide spiritual support,” says Alexia Torke, M.D., lead author of […]
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April 29, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Wins Prestigious Award for Outstanding Building
April 29, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Wins Prestigious Award for Outstanding Building
Regenstrief Institute won The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Award for a five-state region and will move on to compete in an international competition. The TOBY Award, presented by the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), recognizes excellence in office building management and operations. Regenstrief won the corporate facility category. The Regenstrief campus is […]
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April 24, 2019 • News
From Global to Local: Applying Global Health Strategies to Local Health Challenges
April 24, 2019 • News
From Global to Local: Applying Global Health Strategies to Local Health Challenges
Dr. Debra K. Litzelman, a research scientist and an associate director with the Regenstrief Institute, shared her experience applying global strategies to local health issues with an audience at the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin.
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April 19, 2019 • Executive Update
A Message from Peter Embí, CEO: New VPs Advance the Regenstrief Mission
April 19, 2019 • Executive Update
A Message from Peter Embí, CEO: New VPs Advance the Regenstrief Mission
No institution, no matter how respected, should become complacent. Yet successful organizational change is challenging. Entering its sixth decade, Regenstrief Institute is meeting the demands of advancing its mission head-on. We have established three vice presidencies and recruited individuals who are brilliant in their fields to fill these leadership positions. These highly qualified and forward-looking […]
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April 15, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Institute Hires First Vice President for Business Development
April 15, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Institute Hires First Vice President for Business Development
Entrepreneur, IU business school faculty will guide process to bring medical innovations to market. Entrepreneur, Indiana University Kelley School of Business faculty and Indiana Venture Fellow Todd Saxton, Ph.D., has been chosen as Regenstrief Institute’s inaugural vice president for business development. Dr. Saxton will help create and guide new business models for bringing Regenstrief healthcare […]
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April 09, 2019 • News
Registration Open for LOINC Summer Laboratory Conference at Regenstrief
April 09, 2019 • News
Registration Open for LOINC Summer Laboratory Conference at Regenstrief
Registration is now open for the LOINC® Summer Laboratory Conference at Regenstrief Institute on June 5-6. LOINC users from around the world will be in Indianapolis to take part in the event that features hands-on workshops and the public Laboratory LOINC Committee Meeting. LOINC, Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes, is a universal code system […]
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April 05, 2019 • Feature
April 05, 2019 • Feature
If the FIT Test Fits: Research coordinator plays important role in major study
Research coordinator plays crucial role in meta-analysis review that determined FIT tests are effective in screening for colon cancer.
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April 04, 2019 • News
Standardizing Last Names and Addresses Leads to Better Patient Record Matching
April 04, 2019 • News
Standardizing Last Names and Addresses Leads to Better Patient Record Matching
Standardizing last names and address information can improve the linking of patient health records by as much as 8 percent -- more than 2 billion records -- and enhance data available to clinicians to inform their care decisions.
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April 01, 2019 • News
Success of OPTIMISTIC Highlighted in LeadingAge Magazine
April 01, 2019 • News
Success of OPTIMISTIC Highlighted in LeadingAge Magazine
A Regenstrief and Indiana University School of Medicine program was featured in LeadingAge Magazine for its success at reducing unnecessary hospitalizations for people living in long-stay nursing homes.
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March 29, 2019 • News
March 29, 2019 • News
Regenstrief and CTSI Hire Director of Clinical Research Informatics
Umberto Tachinardi, M.D., has been named as the director of clinical research informatics for Regenstrief Institute and Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI). Dr. Tachinardi is also serving as the chief informatics officer for the Indiana University Grand Challenge Precision Health Initiative. At the Indiana University School of Medicine, he is a professor of […]
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March 28, 2019 • News
March 28, 2019 • News
Boston Globe Highlights Eskenazi Health, Regenstrief Researcher in Article about New Program at Massachusetts General Hospital
The Boston Globe featured an Eskenazi Health program led by Regenstrief Research Scientist Malaz Boustani, M.D.
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March 26, 2019 • Announcements, News
Regenstrief Institute Names Dr. Eneida A. Mendonca as Inaugural VP for Research Development
March 26, 2019 • Announcements, News
Regenstrief Institute Names Dr. Eneida A. Mendonca as Inaugural VP for Research Development
Internationally respected physician-informatician will join institute April 1.
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March 25, 2019 • News
Indiana Startup Day with HHS and State Government Officials Hosted at Regenstrief
March 25, 2019 • News
Indiana Startup Day with HHS and State Government Officials Hosted at Regenstrief
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Leaders Met with Hoosier Entrepreneurs.
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March 22, 2019 • News
JAMA Viewpoint: Physicians’ trust in one another is a care safety and quality issue
March 22, 2019 • News
JAMA Viewpoint: Physicians’ trust in one another is a care safety and quality issue
While the importance of trusted relationships between patients and their physicians is taken for granted, little attention has been given to the relationships among physicians themselves. Yet the interactions between, for example, a patient’s primary care physician and cardiologist or between a patient’s pediatrician and an oncology team, are essential to the safety and quality […]
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March 21, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Showcases Work with State at Indiana Statehouse
March 21, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Showcases Work with State at Indiana Statehouse
A team from Regenstrief Institute displayed its work with the state during MPH Data Day at the Indiana Statehouse. The event was organized by the Indiana Management Performance Hub (MPH) to highlight its partnerships with various state agencies and organizations and demonstrate how data plays an increasingly important role in state government.
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March 21, 2019 • Executive Update
A Message from Peter Embi, CEO, Part 2: Corporate Partnerships Enhance Efforts to Advance Science
March 21, 2019 • Executive Update
A Message from Peter Embi, CEO, Part 2: Corporate Partnerships Enhance Efforts to Advance Science
Editor’s Note: Regenstrief Institute has a growing number of important relationships with industry and corporate partners. This is the second column addressing this topic. Periodic updates, as appropriate, may follow. In my February 20th column, I highlighted the growth of Regenstrief Institute’s vital relationships with corporate partners, including Merck, Roche, Eli Lilly, IBM and the […]
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March 14, 2019 • News
“Home” is where success – or failure – rests: Personal context directly affects CPAP use
March 14, 2019 • News
“Home” is where success – or failure – rests: Personal context directly affects CPAP use
CPAP, short for continuous positive airway pressure, is the most commonly used therapy for obstructive sleep apnea and is prescribed to millions. It is estimated that half of those prescribed CPAP find treatment adherence difficult despite untreated sleep apnea’s association with daytime sleepiness, motor vehicle accidents and increased risk for cardiovascular diseases including stroke. A […]
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March 12, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Learning Platform Helps Overcome Barriers between EHRs and Medical Students
March 12, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Learning Platform Helps Overcome Barriers between EHRs and Medical Students
RECLP featured on international podcast In an international podcast, Regenstrief Institute researcher Blaine Y. Takesue, M.D., explained the challenges medical students face when it comes to learning electronic health records (EHR). He also offered a solution: The Regenstrief EHR Clinical Learning Platform (RECLP). Dr. Takesue was interviewed by Innovations in Global Health Professions Education and […]
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March 07, 2019 • News
Changes Are Needed in Teaching Medical Residents How to Communicate Patient Handoffs
March 07, 2019 • News
Changes Are Needed in Teaching Medical Residents How to Communicate Patient Handoffs
Trio of papers examines the complexity of handoffs and strategies to improve them. End-of-shift handoffs are complex interactions influenced by many factors, and changes need to be made to prepare medical residents to successfully execute the transitions. A team of research scientists highlighted the challenges and provided guidance on creating a systematic approach to teaching […]
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March 06, 2019 • News
March 06, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Scientists Offer Expertise to Health Leaders in Texas
Regenstrief Institute faculty members Shaun Grannis, M.D., M.S., and Josh Vest, PhD, traveled to Texas to share the latest research from Regenstrief and offer advice to medical leaders as they prepare to launch a regional health information exchange (HIE). Dr. Grannis and Dr. Vest gave a presentation at the Health Informatics Grand Rounds at the […]
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March 05, 2019 • News
New Regenstrief studies report drug focused approach insufficient to manage ICU delirium
March 05, 2019 • News
New Regenstrief studies report drug focused approach insufficient to manage ICU delirium
Clinical trials find changing drugs, deprescribing don’t lower delirium severity, duration
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March 01, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Scientists Honored as Health Care Heroes by Indianapolis Business Journal
March 01, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Scientists Honored as Health Care Heroes by Indianapolis Business Journal
Three Regenstrief Institute scientists received recognition for their contributions to healthcare. Chris Callahan, M.D., Shelley Johns, PsyD, and Kathleen Unroe, M.D., and her OPTIMISTIC team were all chosen as finalists for the Indianapolis Business Journal’s 2019 Health Care Hero awards. The awards honor individuals and organizations in central Indiana who are making a significant impact on the […]
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February 27, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Hosts Entrepreneurs to Discuss Collaboration
February 27, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Hosts Entrepreneurs to Discuss Collaboration
Entrepreneurs from central Indiana joined Regenstrief Institute scientists for a venture forum, discussing ideas and innovations that could lead to collaborations to improve healthcare. The meeting, hosted by Regenstrief and the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, focused on the topics of post-acute and elder care. Leaders from companies including Farris Health, Sherish, Diagnotes and […]
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February 26, 2019 • News
New study shows annual non-invasive stool test effective for colon cancer screening
February 26, 2019 • News
New study shows annual non-invasive stool test effective for colon cancer screening
A new study by Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine provides the strongest evidence to date to support recommendations that average risk patients can safely opt for an annual, easy-to-use home stool test instead of a screening colonoscopy. The researchers reviewed and analyzed the findings of 31 studies with a total of 120,255 […]
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February 25, 2019 • News
Children’s Dental Health Has Lifelong Impact
February 25, 2019 • News
Children’s Dental Health Has Lifelong Impact
Oral health is more than just the status of teeth and gums — it touches every aspect of a person’s life. Building a good foundation in childhood can improve overall health and even overall quality of life. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tooth decay […]
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February 20, 2019 • Executive Update
A Message from Peter Embi, CEO: Partnerships Enhance Efforts to Advance Science
February 20, 2019 • Executive Update
A Message from Peter Embi, CEO: Partnerships Enhance Efforts to Advance Science
Editor’s Note: Regenstrief Institute has a growing number of important relationships with industry and corporate partners. As such, this column will be the first of two (at least) that will highlight these associations. The second column is planned for Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Medical research that impacts the health of individuals and communities — locally, […]
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February 19, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Investigator Wins Rare and Prestigious VA Award; 1 of 15 ‘Research Career Scientist’ Designations
February 19, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Investigator Wins Rare and Prestigious VA Award; 1 of 15 ‘Research Career Scientist’ Designations
Regenstrief Institute scientist Teresa Damush, PhD, received the Research Career Scientist Award from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The five-year award recognizes the VA’s most accomplished non-clinician scientists. The Health Services Research and Development Service only has 14 other current awardees across all of its research centers nationwide. Dr. Damush focuses her research on […]
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February 15, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Scientist Provides Education about Alzheimer’s at Indiana Statehouse
February 15, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Scientist Provides Education about Alzheimer’s at Indiana Statehouse
Dr. Bateman called Alzheimer’s disease and dementia a public health crisis. He said one in three older adults will die with Alzheimer’s, so the disease will touch almost everyone’s life.
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February 11, 2019 • News
February 11, 2019 • News
Do we have an epidemic? Enhancing disease surveillance using a health information exchange
The key? Changing public health reporting from passive to proactive
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February 05, 2019 • News
February 05, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Scientist Says African Americans Have Higher Rate of Alzheimer’s Disease, Quoted in USA Today
Daniel Bateman, M.D., says a number of studies show a higher rate of Alzheimer’s disease in African Americans. He told USA Today there are some hypotheses to explain this. “There are higher rates of diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease and diabetes in African Americans compared to whites. All of those are risk factors for […]
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January 31, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Scientist Provides Expertise on Real-World Data Curation for FDA
January 31, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Scientist Provides Expertise on Real-World Data Curation for FDA
Regenstrief Institute faculty member Shaun Grannis, M.D., participated in a private workshop in Washington, D.C. on considerations and potential best practices for large-scale curation of real-world data that could support regulatory decision-making.
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January 29, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Institute and hc1.com to Use IU Grand Challenge Grant to Analyze Data and Trajectory of Opioid Users’ Health
January 29, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Institute and hc1.com to Use IU Grand Challenge Grant to Analyze Data and Trajectory of Opioid Users’ Health
Regenstrief Institute and hc1.com® are collaborating to analyze data to better understand the factors that lead to substance use disorder, overdoses and deaths from overdoses. The researchers received funding from the Indiana University Addictions Crisis Grand Challenges Initiative Phase 2 to look at the trajectory of victims of the opioid crisis. The IU Grand Challenges […]
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January 17, 2019 • News
Population study finds striking disparities in health behaviors and screening in Indiana
January 17, 2019 • News
Population study finds striking disparities in health behaviors and screening in Indiana
A population health study from IUPUI and the Regenstrief Institute has identified striking socioeconomic and racial disparities in health behavior and in the receipt of cancer screening in the 34 Indiana counties with cancer death rates higher than the state’s average. Overall, the state of Indiana ranks high — 11th nationally — in cancer deaths. […]
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January 16, 2019 • News
January 16, 2019 • News
AMIA Calls for Better Integration of Clinical Research and Care Delivery
Nation’s health and biomedical informatics professionals announce 2019 initiative to build on these recommendations and better operationalize scientific discovery for patient care. Editor’s note: Peter Embi, MD, MS, FACP, FACMI, FAMIA, is the lead author on this paper. He is the president and chief executive officer of Regenstrief Institute, in addition to the board chairman of […]
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January 16, 2019 • Executive Update
A Message from Peter Embi, CEO: Regenstrief Makes Its Mark on Wide-Ranging Issues
January 16, 2019 • Executive Update
A Message from Peter Embi, CEO: Regenstrief Makes Its Mark on Wide-Ranging Issues
Regenstrief’s mission is to improve health around the world, and, while asking the right questions, conducting the research and implementation are important, the mission of the institute also requires thought leadership. Our investigators are making their mark on a national scale, influencing policy and pushing for changes to enhance the way healthcare is delivered. Below […]
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January 14, 2019 • News
January 14, 2019 • News
Educational videos in clinics increased adolescent HPV vaccinations
A study examining the effect of a video educational intervention aimed at increasing HPV vaccinations among adolescents could help the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention meet its goal of getting more eligible adolescents vaccinated against certain cancers and diseases caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The research, performed by Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University School […]
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January 10, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Investigator Calls for Medicare Payment for Team-Based Care for Alzheimer’s, Related Dementias
January 10, 2019 • News
Regenstrief Investigator Calls for Medicare Payment for Team-Based Care for Alzheimer’s, Related Dementias
A Regenstrief scientist is calling on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to create access to better care for the 20 million Americans affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias — both patients and their caregivers. The proposed reimbursement changes, outlined in the newest issue of Health Affairs, greatly expand the scope of […]
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January 09, 2019 • News
January 09, 2019 • News
Nature Medicine Publishes Local and International Companies’ Major Data Analytics Study of Type 2 Diabetes
Findings are the result of a year-long collaboration of Roche Diabetes Care GmbH, IBM, Eli Lilly and Company, the Regenstrief Institute and the Indiana Bioscience Research Institute. A leading scientific journal, Nature Medicine, has published a major study online on how real-world patient data can better predict diabetes-related kidney disease in patients with the chronic […]
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January 09, 2019 • News
Oral Health Is Essential for Overall Health: Dentist and Informatics Expert Helping to Write Surgeon General’s Report
January 09, 2019 • News
Oral Health Is Essential for Overall Health: Dentist and Informatics Expert Helping to Write Surgeon General’s Report
A dentist and informatics expert from Indiana attends listening session for Surgeon General's new report on oral health.
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December 20, 2018 • Executive Update, News
Regenstrief Institute-MDClone Partnership to Accelerate Data-Driven Medical Research
December 20, 2018 • Executive Update, News
Regenstrief Institute-MDClone Partnership to Accelerate Data-Driven Medical Research
Health care generates vast amounts of data that have the potential to drive medical research and improve health, but unlocking the power of those data for the greater good is often slow and challenging. To address this, Regenstrief Institute of Indianapolis and MDClone of Israel have formed a partnership that aims to speed access to […]
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December 13, 2018 • News
Prevention and Treatment of ICU Acquired Delirium Requires Personalized Approach
December 13, 2018 • News
Prevention and Treatment of ICU Acquired Delirium Requires Personalized Approach
A population heath study from the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University Center for Aging Research has determined that haloperidol, the drug most commonly used to treat delirium in hospital medical and surgical intensive care units (ICUs), did not benefit elective thoracic surgery ICU patients when given prophylactically, with the possible exception of those who have had surgery to remove their esophagus.
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December 10, 2018 • News
“Doc, sometimes I’m in pain!”: How do patients want to discuss symptoms with clinicians?
December 10, 2018 • News
“Doc, sometimes I’m in pain!”: How do patients want to discuss symptoms with clinicians?
Patients are willing to tell doctors about their symptoms via a formal reporting system but are reluctant to report symptoms if they don't think the information will be used to improve care.
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November 27, 2018 • News
Medical Referrals: Closing the Communication Loop to Improve Care and Avoid Delays
November 27, 2018 • News
Medical Referrals: Closing the Communication Loop to Improve Care and Avoid Delays
Human ‘Thumb Drives’ Are Not the Answer to Communication Breakdown
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November 26, 2018 • Executive Update
News from Peter Embi, CEO: Regenstrief Impacts IT International Community
November 26, 2018 • Executive Update
News from Peter Embi, CEO: Regenstrief Impacts IT International Community
In my time here, Regenstrief Institute continues to bring a wide spectrum of leadership, content, innovation and talent to the annual AMIA conference, but also to AMIA as an organization and to the global IT community. Considered by many to be the premier biomedical and health informatics organization in the world, AMIA – the American Medical Informatics […]
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November 26, 2018 • News
Regenstrief and IU Researchers Have Strong Presence at 2018 International Informatics Symposium
November 26, 2018 • News
Regenstrief and IU Researchers Have Strong Presence at 2018 International Informatics Symposium
Ground-breaking work of more than a dozen Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine and Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IUPUI researchers was presented at this year’s annual American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) Symposium, Nov. 3-7. Regenstrief experts participated in presentations, panels, poster sessions and learning showcases. Among the topics […]
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November 16, 2018 • News
Agile Implementation reduced central line-associated blood stream infections by 30 percent
November 16, 2018 • News
Agile Implementation reduced central line-associated blood stream infections by 30 percent
New Regenstrief and IU methodology identifies, swiftly implements evidence-based solutions
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November 08, 2018 • Announcements, News
The Biggest Problems
November 08, 2018 • Announcements, News
The Biggest Problems
Some problems in life are simple — you’re tired, so you should go to sleep. Your car engine revs when you push the gas, so you should shift into a different gear. Some are a little more complex. Doing a household budget, or treating a patient’s aches or pains. Then, on a totally different scale, […]
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November 07, 2018 • News
Precision Medicine Is Not Enough: Moving Towards Precision Surveillance
November 07, 2018 • News
Precision Medicine Is Not Enough: Moving Towards Precision Surveillance
The interval at which an individual undergoes a repeat colonoscopy because of previous pre-cancerous polyps — a practice known as “surveillance” — should be tailored to the individual and not simply be determined by the results of prior colonoscopies, according to Regenstrief Institute research scientist Thomas F. Imperiale, M.D. In an editorial in the American […]
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November 07, 2018 • News
App that Identifies Patients in Need of Wraparound Services Wins International Competition
November 07, 2018 • News
App that Identifies Patients in Need of Wraparound Services Wins International Competition
Machine Learning App Uses Social Determinants of Health to Predict Risk
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November 05, 2018 • Announcements, News
Regenstrief, IU Public Health Name Dixon Director of Public Health Informatics
November 05, 2018 • Announcements, News
Regenstrief, IU Public Health Name Dixon Director of Public Health Informatics
Regenstrief's Dixon named director of public health informatics. New, combined role will bring joint expertise to help tackle potential problems ranging from disease outbreaks to bioterrorism.
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November 05, 2018 • News
Antipsychotic drugs do not benefit patients suffering delirium in ICU
November 05, 2018 • News
Antipsychotic drugs do not benefit patients suffering delirium in ICU
A new study shows that critically ill patients are not benefiting from antipsychotic medications that doctors have been using to treat delirium in patients in intensive care units. The evidence suggests doctors may need to re-examine the practice. Regenstrief investigator Babar Khan, M.D., was a co-author on the study. Each year, more than seven million […]
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October 31, 2018 • Announcements, News
Eight Scientists with Ties to Regenstrief Will Be Inducted into Inaugural FAMIA Class
October 31, 2018 • Announcements, News
Eight Scientists with Ties to Regenstrief Will Be Inducted into Inaugural FAMIA Class
Eight scientists, seven Regenstrief Institute faculty members and one affiliated scientist, will be inducted as Fellows of the American Medical Informatics Association.
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October 25, 2018 • Announcements, News
IN-PEACE tackles burdensome symptoms, challenges of dementia for patients and caregivers
October 25, 2018 • Announcements, News
IN-PEACE tackles burdensome symptoms, challenges of dementia for patients and caregivers
New $3.5 million award from the National Institute on Aging supports novel initiative to improve care, decrease stress.
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October 23, 2018 • News
Racial differences in colorectal cancer incidence not due to biology
October 23, 2018 • News
Racial differences in colorectal cancer incidence not due to biology
A systematic review and meta-analysis from the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine has found that, in spite of the higher incidence and death rate of colorectal cancer in blacks, no difference exists in the overall prevalence of advanced, precancerous polyps between average-risk blacks and whites who underwent a screening colonoscopy. These findings […]
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October 16, 2018 • Executive Update
News from Peter Embi, CEO: The State of Regenstrief, 2016-18
October 16, 2018 • Executive Update
News from Peter Embi, CEO: The State of Regenstrief, 2016-18
It will soon be my second anniversary as the president and chief executive officer of Regenstrief Institute. Anniversaries are good opportunities to review our past and talk about the future. One of the aspects I find interesting is how similar this part of our institute’s journey is to that of our founder and namesake, successful Hoosier businessman and innovator, Sam Regenstrief.
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October 16, 2018 • Announcements
Regenstrief Board Member Honored with Prestigious Award
October 16, 2018 • Announcements
Regenstrief Board Member Honored with Prestigious Award
Photo courtesy of IU School of Medicine Regenstrief Institute board member Anantha Shekhar, MD, PhD, was named the 2018 Watanabe Life Sciences Champion of the Year during BioCrossroads’ annual Indiana Life Sciences Summit. Dr. Shekhar is the executive associate dean for research affairs at Indiana University School of Medicine, founding director of the Indiana Clinical […]
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October 15, 2018 • News
Regenstrief Investigator Discusses “OneSheet Prototype” as Conference Keynote Speaker
October 15, 2018 • News
Regenstrief Investigator Discusses “OneSheet Prototype” as Conference Keynote Speaker
Chris Harle, PhD, from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, gave a keynote speech at the Patient-Centered Clinical Decision Support Learning Network’s annual conference about how to provide clinical decision support over the long term in the face of the opioid epidemic. Dr. Harle presented his work on the […]
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October 11, 2018 • News
October 11, 2018 • News
Regenstrief Investigator Part of Pew Trust D.C. Panel on Ways to Improve Care by Better Matching Patients with EHR Data
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Regenstrief Center for Biomedical Informatics Director Shaun Grannis, M.D., took part in a Pew Charitable Trust panel to discuss how to better match patients with their correct electronic health record and improve patient care. Electronic health records allow care providers the ability to exchange individuals’ health data with their colleagues elsewhere. However, […]
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October 10, 2018 • Announcements, News
Regenstrief and IU Fairbanks School of Public Health Team Wins Inaugural BioCrossroads Indiana Inject Tech Challenge
October 10, 2018 • Announcements, News
Regenstrief and IU Fairbanks School of Public Health Team Wins Inaugural BioCrossroads Indiana Inject Tech Challenge
A project from Regenstrief Institute and the IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IUPUI (FSPH) took home the top prize in the inaugural Indiana Inject Tech Challenge from BioCrossroads.
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October 09, 2018 • News
October 09, 2018 • News
Regenstrief Researcher Among 18 Fellows from 3 Countries and Across U.S. to be Inducted into American College of Medical Informatics
The American College of Medical Informatics announced that Brian Dixon, PhD, of Regenstrief Institute and the Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health will be one of 18 fellows inducted into its ranks on November 4 in San Francisco at ceremonies during the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) 2018 Annual Symposium.
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October 08, 2018 • News
Shaking up how nursing homes and their clinicians are paid to care for sick residents
October 08, 2018 • News
Shaking up how nursing homes and their clinicians are paid to care for sick residents
Keeping frail older adults in a familiar place with staff and providers who know them is the aim of the ongoing second phase of OPTIMISTIC, an innovative model of care management for long-stay nursing home residents. The 40 participating Indiana nursing homes are reimbursed by Medicare for onsite treatment of the six most common conditions of older nursing home residents linked to unnecessary hospitalizations.
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October 04, 2018 • News
October 04, 2018 • News
Dr. Aaron Carroll Named Regenstrief Institute’s Inaugural VP for Faculty Development
Aaron E. Carroll, M.D., a nationally recognized research scientist, research team leader and a New York Times writer and book author, has been selected as Regenstrief Institute’s first-ever vice president for faculty development.
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October 02, 2018
October 02, 2018
Regenstrief Faculty Member Elected to ACEP Board
Regenstrief investigator JT Finnell, M.D., has been elected to the Board of Directors for the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). Dr. Finnell was elected during the organization’s annual meeting, which is the largest gathering of emergency physicians in the country. The board is the policymaking body, responsible for ACEP’s management and control. Dr. Finnell’s […]
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September 28, 2018
September 28, 2018
Regenstrief Investigator Chosen as Finalist for Indiana Inject Tech Challenge
Regenstrief Institute investigator Josh Vest, PhD, is one of three finalists in the BioCrossroads Inject Tech Challenge. In addition to his work at Regenstrief, Vest is an associate professor and director for the Center for Health Policy at the Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health. Vest is developing a platform to access […]
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September 26, 2018 • News
IU-Regenstrief 1 of 11 Awards for Next Generation of Learning Health System Researchers
September 26, 2018 • News
IU-Regenstrief 1 of 11 Awards for Next Generation of Learning Health System Researchers
A partnership between Indiana University School of Medicine and the Regenstrief Institute will receive $3.4 million over 5 years from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to train researchers to conduct patient-centered outcomes research within learning health systems.
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September 20, 2018 • News
First study of benefits and risks of dementia screening for family members of older adults
September 20, 2018 • News
First study of benefits and risks of dementia screening for family members of older adults
A majority of individuals with Alzheimer’s receive care from family members, but the effect of early identification of Alzheimer’s by screening on these caregivers has never been determined. With the support of a new $3 million, five-year National Institute on Aging grant, researchers from the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University Center for Aging Research are conducting the first evaluation of the benefits and harms of Alzheimer’s disease screening for family members of older adults.
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September 19, 2018 • Executive Update
September 19, 2018 • Executive Update
News from Peter Embi, CEO: New VP Positions Illustrate Reshaping of Regenstrief
Three newly created vice president positions centered around faculty development, research and business development demonstrate a continuation and expansion of Regenstrief's commitment to reshape how our vision is pursued. These positions will leverage our highly regarded strengths and forge stronger collaboration on all fronts.
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September 11, 2018 • News
Treating sleep apnea greatly improves stroke patients’ neurological & functional recovery
September 11, 2018 • News
Treating sleep apnea greatly improves stroke patients’ neurological & functional recovery
Benefits of sleep apnea treatment after stroke greater than benefits from tPA. National stroke guidelines recommend testing for sleep apnea, however, past observational studies have shown that it is not being done. Dr. Bravata believes that with the results of large studies like this one, diagnosing and treating sleep apnea post-stroke acutely will become a routine part of standard practice.
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August 29, 2018 • News
August 29, 2018 • News
Diagnosis is not best predictor of avoidable hospitalizations of nursing home residents
Preventing transfers of long-stay nursing home patients to hospitals improves continuity of care and decreases costs to the healthcare system.
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August 14, 2018 • News
August 14, 2018 • News
Study: What patients really think about opioid vs non-opioid medications for chronic pain
Despite a shortage of scientific studies on the long-term effectiveness of opioids, they are frequently perceived to be stronger, more powerful pain relievers than non-opioid alternatives. A new study investigates pre-existing perceptions about pain medications by individuals with chronic pain and how these perceptions relate to patients’ experiences with these medications.
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August 10, 2018 • News
August 10, 2018 • News
The Bridges We Build: OpenHIE
A man goes down to the river and stares across the water. On the other side, there’s a road to the next town, where he can sell his crops and buy some seed. He thinks, Someone ought to build a bridge. He’s never built a bridge before. Neither have his friends. Looking around and shrugging, […]
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August 03, 2018 • News
Mindfulness Shows Promise for Cancer Patients
August 03, 2018 • News
Mindfulness Shows Promise for Cancer Patients
While people facing the prospect of end-stage cancer may want to focus on anything but the present moment, new research suggests that paying attention, on purpose, increases quality of life for both patients and their caregivers.
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July 16, 2018 • News
Implications of unmet promise of a miracle drug for Alzheimer’s Disease
July 16, 2018 • News
Implications of unmet promise of a miracle drug for Alzheimer’s Disease
Hope looms large for continued improvement in care. Researchers lament the unmet promise of a miracle drug for Alzheimer's Disease (AD) but are heartened by what they see as encouraging improvements in care for a growing population of older adults, many with dementia.
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July 10, 2018 • News
Removing barriers to advance care planning for cancer patients and their family caregivers
July 10, 2018 • News
Removing barriers to advance care planning for cancer patients and their family caregivers
Thinking about death and discussing emotionally challenging topics such as end-of-life preparations are difficult for most people. Patients with advanced cancer and their family caregivers face especially challenging physical and psychological experiences as they navigate a terminal disease and accompanying treatments.
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July 06, 2018 • News
Reducing Risk and Saving Lives: Community Health Workers Activate Families Into Health
July 06, 2018 • News
Reducing Risk and Saving Lives: Community Health Workers Activate Families Into Health
Community Health Workers are working on reducing Indiana's Infant Mortality rate.
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June 28, 2018 • Announcements, News
LOINC honors Pamela D. Banning for contributions to advancement of health data interoperability
June 28, 2018 • Announcements, News
LOINC honors Pamela D. Banning for contributions to advancement of health data interoperability
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — LOINC, the world’s most widely used code system for identifying medical tests, observations, and documents, has announced the recipient of the annual LOINC Award for Distinguished Contributions. The award honors individuals whose work advances the interoperability of medical data so that it can be electronically exchanged, understood, and used to improve health. Pamela […]
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June 18, 2018 • Announcements, News
Seize the Moment: Revered geriatric psychiatrist transitions to retirement
June 18, 2018 • Announcements, News
Seize the Moment: Revered geriatric psychiatrist transitions to retirement
Two decades ago Indiana University Center for Aging Research center scientist and Regenstrief Institute distinguished research scientist Hugh Hendrie surveyed physician retirees and spouses. He found that nearly 90 percent of the retired physicians and an equal percentage of the spouses were “mostly satisfied” with their retirement.     In addition to remaining physically healthy, […]
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June 11, 2018 • Announcements, News
Gold Foundation award named in honor of Regenstrief Institute investigator Rich Frankel
June 11, 2018 • Announcements, News
Gold Foundation award named in honor of Regenstrief Institute investigator Rich Frankel
INDIANAPOLIS – The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Research Institute recently created the Richard Frankel Award for Creating a Loving Community, in recognition of the contributions and achievements of Regenstrief Institute investigator and Indiana University professor of medicine Richard M. Frankel, PhD. Internationally respected for his contributions and achievements in fostering humanism in medical education, practice and […]
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May 08, 2018 • News
Agile Implementation: Reengineering dissemination of healthcare in the US
May 08, 2018 • News
Agile Implementation: Reengineering dissemination of healthcare in the US
INDIANAPOLIS — In a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, clinician-researchers and implementation scientists from the Regenstrief Institute, Eskenazi Health, and Indiana University address the escalating need for faster implementation of healthcare innovation. The authors present Agile Implementation, a simple new methodology which they designed, developed, embedded and tested. Agile Implementation […]
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April 17, 2018 • News
April 17, 2018 • News
Better education during childhood decreases risk of dementia in African Americans
INDIANAPOLIS – A newly published observational study from the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University has found that increased levels of education, particularly for those who grew up in low-income rural areas, was significantly associated with the decrease in the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in older African Americans previously reported by the same research […]
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April 10, 2018 • News
April 10, 2018 • News
Impact of Medicare Annual Wellness Visit on Detection of Cognitive Impairment Is Minimal
INDIANAPOLIS – In the first nationwide study to measure the effect of the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit on early identification of cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer’s disease, researchers from the Indiana University Center for Aging Research, Regenstrief Institute and IU Center for Health Innovation and Implementation Science found the visit has only minimal impact on […]
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April 09, 2018 • Announcements, News
April 09, 2018 • Announcements, News
Controlling blood pressure even when older can prevent dementia in African Americans
INDIANAPOLIS – Controlling blood pressure with any of the commonly prescribed antihypertensive medications can prevent dementia in older African-Americans with hypertension according to a new study from Regenstrief Institute researchers.   African Americans are especially at risk of both hypertension and dementia. The new study provides substantial evidence of significant reduction of risk of onset […]
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April 05, 2018 • Announcements
April 05, 2018 • Announcements
Regenstrief expert in symptoms and pain receives Society of General Internal Medicine’s highest award
INDIANAPOLIS – Kurt Kroenke, MD, a Regenstrief Institute investigator and the director of the institute’s education and training programs, has been named the recipient of the Society of General Internal Medicine’s Robert J. Glaser award, the organization’s highest award. “The very fabric of modern primary care in the United States and internationally has been woven […]
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April 03, 2018 • Announcements, News
April 03, 2018 • Announcements, News
Callahan to serve as medical society’s 2018 Distinguished Professor of Geriatrics
Christopher M. Callahan, MD, the founding director of the Indiana University Center for Aging Research and a Regenstrief Institute investigator, will serve as the Society of General Internal Medicine’s Distinguished Professor of Geriatrics at the organization‘s 2018 annual meeting in Denver from April 11 to 14. Over nearly three decades, Dr. Callahan has developed, tested […]
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March 26, 2018 • News
March 26, 2018 • News
New study to measure impact of sleep tracker data on patient-provider communication
INDIANAPOLIS – According to a survey by Pew Research, nearly two-thirds of adults in the U.S. collect their own data on at least one health indicator through the use of tracking devices and apps, and it is estimated by industry analysts that over 30 million Americans have access to their sleep data. While many patients […]
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March 26, 2018
March 26, 2018
Novel blueprint for faster implementation of more evidence-based healthcare solutions
Agile Implementation: Transforming the healthcare delivery system from Health Care 1.0 to Health Care 2.0 INDIANAPOLIS — Scientist-clinicians from the Indiana University Center for Health Innovation and Implementation Science, Regenstrief Institute and IU Center for Aging Research have designed, developed and implemented an effective, simple new methodology — Agile Implementation — for faster, efficient, scalable, […]
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February 26, 2018 • News
February 26, 2018 • News
Diagnosis is not enough: Predicting avoidable transfers from nursing homes is complex
INDIANAPOLIS – Treating acutely ill nursing home residents in place and avoiding hospitalizations when possible is better for their health and for the healthcare system. Common diagnoses, such as heart failure or urinary tract infection, are often used to classify whether a hospitalization of a nursing home resident was “potentially avoidable.” But predicting ahead of […]
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February 15, 2018 • News
February 15, 2018 • News
How does it compare?: Hospice care at home, at assisted living facility, at nursing home
Use of hospice has exploded over the past decades with approximately half of those who die while enrolled in Medicare receiving hospice care. A new study from the Indiana University Center for Aging Research and the Regenstrief Institute compares the quality of hospice services provided for patients living at home, in assisted living facility and […]
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February 07, 2018 • News
February 07, 2018 • News
First national studies of quality of VA ministroke care and how best to measure that care
INDIANAPOLIS – The first national study of the quality of the care offered by the Veterans Health Administration to patients following a transient ischemic attack (known as a TIA and sometimes called a ministroke) reports that the largest healthcare system in the United States is providing good quality care but also identifies targets for improvement […]
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January 10, 2018 • News
January 10, 2018 • News
How patients and healthcare providers communicate outside the office is changing
  INDIANAPOLIS – How patients and their healthcare providers communicate with one another outside the clinic or doctor’s office is changing. But how do patients and their physicians feel about email, cell phone and text interactions? A new study led by Joy L. Lee, PhD of the Regenstrief Institute’s Center for Health Services Research compares […]
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January 02, 2018
January 02, 2018
Regenstrief study to determine whether health information exchange improves emergency care
INDIANAPOLIS — Are patients less likely to be hospitalized if emergency departments have access to their complete medical record via health information exchange? Regenstrief Institute scientists are conducting the first study of health information exchange use over multiple years to evaluate whether it improves patient outcomes in emergency departments. The innovative work will measure actual use […]
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December 18, 2017 • News
December 18, 2017 • News
NIA and DoD fund new studies on aiding family caregivers of patients with dementia or TBI
INDIANAPOLIS — Family caregivers of individuals who have cognitive disorders are faced with complex and stressful challenges for which they are often unprepared and unsupported. Health services researcher Nicole Fowler, PhD, MHSA of the Indiana University Center Aging Research, Regenstrief Institute and IU Center for Health Innovation and Implementation Science, and colleagues have received grants […]
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December 04, 2017 • News
December 04, 2017 • News
IU, Regenstrief study finds surrogate decision makers experience psychological distress
INDIANAPOLIS – Nearly half of the 13 million older adults hospitalized annually in the United States are unable to make their own medical decisions and rely on surrogates, usually close family members, to make decisions for them. However little is known about how these surrogates respond to the demands put upon them. A new study […]
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November 28, 2017 • News
November 28, 2017 • News
OPTIMISTIC lowers long-stay nursing home residents’ avoidable hospitalizations by a third
INDIANAPOLIS — The initial phase of OPTIMISTIC, an innovative program developed and implemented by clinician-researchers from the Indiana University Center for Aging Research and partners to decrease avoidable hospitalizations of long-stay nursing facility residents, reduced these events a striking 33 percent, according to an independent evaluation prepared at the request of the Center for Medicare […]
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November 14, 2017 • News
November 14, 2017 • News
Critical Care Recovery Center concept could benefit adult ICU survivors of all ages
INDIANAPOLIS — A growing number of individuals of all ages are surviving intensive care unit hospitalization, however their mental and physical health problems persist. A new study from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University researchers reports that a care model they originally developed for older adults with dementia could benefit ICU survivors of all ages. ICU […]
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November 13, 2017 • News
November 13, 2017 • News
Listening to the patient’s voice: a more patient-centered approach to medication safety
INDIANAPOLIS — Communication between patients and clinicians that is patient-centered, taking into account patient concerns and preferences has important implications for patient safety. Involving the patient is critical for improving medication safety according to Regenstrief Institute researcher and Indiana University School of Medicine assistant professor of medicine Joy L. Lee, PhD, corresponding author of “Towards […]
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October 31, 2017 • News
October 31, 2017 • News
Researchers to develop real-world advance care planning program with nursing homes
INDIANAPOLIS — The National Institute on Aging has awarded two researchers at IUPUI a $400,000 grant to work with nursing homes to design a real-world program to provide systematic, high-quality advance care planning for nursing home patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The initial grant will be followed by a $3 million second phase […]
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October 30, 2017 • News
October 30, 2017 • News
Regenstrief Institute investigator elected to medical informatics honor society
INDIANAPOLIS — Regenstrief Institute investigator Daniel J. Vreeman, DPT, director of LOINC and Health Data Standards in the Regenstrief Center for Biomedical Informatics and Regenstrief-McDonald Scholar in Data Standards at Indiana University School of Medicine, has been elected as a fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics. He joins a select group of individuals […]
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October 16, 2017 • News
Coming together: Regenstrief “Sam Jam”
October 16, 2017 • News
Coming together: Regenstrief “Sam Jam”
Submitted by Phil Lofton and Emily Fredrick On a gloomy Monday, Regenstrief faculty and staff shone brightly as they celebrated another good year in the books with a cookout and some cross-center fun. The inaugural Sam Jam event, held October 9 and lovingly named after our founder, Sam Regenstrief, featured an obstacle course featuring mental […]
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September 28, 2017 • News
September 28, 2017 • News
IU, Regenstrief, LifeOmic announce collaboration to revolutionize medicine
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana University, the Regenstrief Institute and Indianapolis-based technology company LifeOmic have announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration to advance the development of precision medicine, a personalized approach to disease treatment and prevention. Under terms of the agreement, LifeOmic receives a blanket license to a broad range of intellectual property owned by IU and Regenstrief as […]
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September 16, 2017 • News
September 16, 2017 • News
Indiana Chapter of HIMSS Announces Indiana Medicaid Data Challenge
The Indiana Chapter of HIMSS announces the Indiana Medicaid Data Challenge, to be held at Regenstrief Institute in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 from 8AM to 5PM. Teams of participants will compete to demonstrate innovative visualization and analysis of Medicaid healthcare information that is being de-identified and released by the Indiana Family and […]
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September 15, 2017 • Announcements
September 15, 2017 • Announcements
Center for Cancer Population Analytics and Patient-Centered Informatics earns Signature Center status
Following three successful years of formative work, the Center for Cancer Population Analytics and Patient-Centered Informatics has been named an IUPUI Signature Center. Led by Indiana University Associate Professor of Medicine and Regenstrief Research Scientist David Haggstrom, MD, MAS, the center’s scientific core – representing productive collaborations with the IU Schools of Medicine, Informatics and […]
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September 07, 2017 • News
September 07, 2017 • News
Many ICU survivors depressed: IU study finds young and African Americans at highest risk
INDIANAPOLIS – Intensive care unit survivors, growing in number as clinicians and medical technology save more lives, are psychologically as well as medically fragile. The first study to examine antidepressant use and depressive symptoms after an ICU stay, has found that even if prescribed antidepressants, a significant percentage–about a third–had symptoms of depression at the […]
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August 08, 2017 • News
August 08, 2017 • News
Regenstrief developing and testing novel, real-world automated patient identification
INDIANAPOLIS – Matching patients to their medical records from multiple health care providers is critical to medical care, but can be challenging to accomplish because their records can be incomplete or inaccurate, and patients often share similar names. How, for example, to match medical records to the correct “John Jones” or “Maria Garcia” from their […]
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August 07, 2017 • Announcements
August 07, 2017 • Announcements
Alexia Torke appointed associate chief, Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
Alexia Torke, MD was appointed associate division chief for the Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics for the Indiana University School of Medicine effective July 1, 2017. The announcement was made by Greg Sachs, MD, chief of the Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. Torke will be assuming responsibility to assist the Division […]
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July 11, 2017 • News
July 11, 2017 • News
IU, Regenstrief study: Early home health worker visit lowers risk of hospital readmission
INDIANAPOLIS – A visit by a home health worker, such as a nurse or physical therapist, within a week of an older adult’s discharge from a skilled nursing facility appears to lower the risk of hospital readmission within 30 days by nearly half according to a new Indiana University Center for Aging Research and the Regenstrief […]
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July 06, 2017 • News
July 06, 2017 • News
Regenstrief & IU to offer unique public and population health informatics training program
Regenstrief & IU to offer unique public and population health informatics training program INDIANAPOLIS — The Regenstrief Institute, internationally recognized for its research and training programs in clinical informatics, will now train researchers in the increasingly important fields of public and population health informatics. The unique new program, in collaboration with Indiana University School of […]
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June 05, 2017 • News
June 05, 2017 • News
IU and Regenstrief studying decreasing dementia after delirium for older ICU survivors
Researchers from the Indiana University Center for Aging Research and the Regenstrief Institute are developing and testing the nation’s first program to deliver via telemedicine specially designed cognitive training and physical exercise programs to the homes of hospital intensive care survivors who have experienced delirium while in the ICU. Delirium is an acute brain failure […]
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May 15, 2017 • News
May 15, 2017 • News
New IU collaborative care model focuses on full recovery of those injured after age 50
INDIANAPOLIS – An estimated 1.4 million Americans over age 50 are hospitalized for severe injuries annually–most often due to motor vehicle crashes or falls. The majority have the potential for full recovery from the trauma, yet a large percentage do not reach their full potential. With the support of a new $2.5 million, five-year award […]
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May 12, 2017
May 12, 2017
Regenstrief Center for Biomedical Informatics names new leader
INDIANAPOLIS – Shaun Grannis, MD, MS, FAAFP, Regenstrief Institute investigator and associate professor of Family Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine, has been appointed director of the Regenstrief Institute Center for Biomedical Informatics (CBMI). Dr. Grannis, an internationally recognized expert in informatics and biosurveillance, was named a Regenstrief Institute investigator in July 2004 and has been serving as interim director since January 2016.
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May 05, 2017 • News
May 05, 2017 • News
Regenstrief investigator promoted to acting associate dean
INDIANAPOLIS – NiCole Keith, PhD, FACSM, was promoted to acting associate dean for Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis’ School of Physical Education and Tourism Management. Keith moves into this position while Rafael E. Bahamonde, PhD, FACSM, serves as interim dean during the search for a permanent replacement to outgoing dean James "Jay" Gladden, PhD who began his position as dean of University College and associate vice chancellor for undergraduate education on February 1st.
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April 19, 2017 • News
April 19, 2017 • News
AMA, Regenstrief Institute Help Increase EHR Training in Med Schools
Developed as part of AMA’s initiative to create the medical school of the future, new training platform will help ensure physicians and other health care professionals learn how to use EHRs to deliver patient care in modern health system CHICAGO – With the majority of today’s physicians graduating from medical school without comprehensive training using […]
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April 11, 2017 • News
April 11, 2017 • News
IU, Regenstrief study explores adherence and tolerability to Alzheimer’s medications
INDIANAPOLIS — Researchers from the Indiana University Center for Aging Research and the Regenstrief Institute have performed the first study conducted in the United States under real-world conditions comparing patient adherence and tolerability to a class of drugs known as cholinesterase inhibitors. Although there are no known cures for Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, drugs […]
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March 23, 2017
March 23, 2017
Study compares hospice care in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and patient homes
INDIANAPOLIS — A new study from the Indiana University Center for Aging Research and the Regenstrief Institute has found only minimal differences in the intensity of hospice services provided in nursing homes as compared to hospice services provided to patients in assisted living facilities or their homes. However the mix of services did vary by […]
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March 14, 2017 • News
March 14, 2017 • News
IU Center for Aging Research develops novel ICU delirium severity assessment tool
INDIANAPOLIS — Millions of intensive care unit patients in the United States experience delirium, an acute brain failure resulting in confusion and long-term memory problems. Researchers from the Indiana University Center for Aging Research have developed and validated a novel easy-to-administer tool to score and track delirium severity in the ICU, enabling clinicians to make […]
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March 07, 2017 • Announcements
March 07, 2017 • Announcements
OPTIMISTIC improves care by avoiding unnecessary hospital stays for nursing home residents
INDIANAPOLIS – The OPTIMISTIC model of care, an innovative program developed and implemented by clinician-researchers to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations of long-stay nursing home residents reduced hospitalizations for diagnoses considered potentially avoidable by nearly 40 percent and total hospitalizations by 25 percent according to a study published in the March issue of the journal Health Affairs. […]
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March 02, 2017 • Announcements
March 02, 2017 • Announcements
New Regenstrief-McDonald chair supports data standards critical to health information exchange
INDIANAPOLIS – The Regenstrief-McDonald Chair in Data Standards has been established and endowed by the Regenstrief Foundation at Indiana University School of Medicine. The new position honors and perpetuates the legacies of two giants who have focused on improving human health — Sam Regenstrief, the namesake of the foundation and of the internationally respected Regenstrief […]
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February 24, 2017
February 24, 2017
Regenstrief Institute investigator inducted into medical informatics honor society
INDIANAPOLIS — Regenstrief Institute investigator John T. Finnell, MD, MSc, an associate professor of clinical emergency medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine, has been inducted as a fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics. He joins a select elected group of individuals who have made significant and sustained contributions to the field […]
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February 21, 2017 • News
February 21, 2017 • News
Critical Care Recovery Center model receives national recognition for innovation
INDIANAPOLIS — The Critical Care Recovery Center, or CCRC, model developed and tested by the Indiana University Center for Aging Research, the Regenstrief Institute and Eskenazi Health has received the 2017 THRIVE Innovation Award from the Society of Critical Care Medicine. The honor recognizes the nation’s first collaborative care concept targeting the extensive cognitive, physical […]
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February 21, 2017 • News
February 21, 2017 • News
Regenstrief Institute and Health Catalyst Team to Reveal Hidden Meaning in Clinical Data for Better Patient Care
Partnership commercializes validated research and world-renowned expertise to extract clinical insights from text records ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — From the floor of the HIMSS17 Conference & Exhibition in Orlando, Health Catalyst and the Regenstrief Institute announced today an agreement to bring Regenstrief’s artificial intelligence-powered text analytics technology out of the lab and into healthcare […]
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February 14, 2017 • Announcements
February 14, 2017 • Announcements
Nadia Nguyen Adams named to IBJ’s Forty Under 40 Class of 2017
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana University Center for Health Innovation and Implementation Science Chief Operating Officer Nadia Nguyen Adams, MHA is working to empower doctors, nurses and other clinicians with the information, services, and support needed to provide the best care, at a lower cost, for better health outcomes for over 10 million residents of Indiana, Illinois, […]
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February 09, 2017 • News
February 09, 2017 • News
New $3.2 million NIH grant supports nation’s first mobile post-ICU recovery program
INDIANAPOLIS — Two million of the five million Americans admitted to intensive care units annually have or develop acute respiratory failure, predisposing them to long-term cognitive, functional and psychological impairments collectively known as post-intensive care syndrome. A new $3.2 million grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute funds the development and evaluation of […]
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February 02, 2017 • News
February 02, 2017 • News
Online video blogs (a.k.a. vlogs) as tools for patient engagement: Is seeing engaging?
INDIANAPOLIS – Online patient video journals or blogs–called vlogs–chronicling the good, the bad and the ugly of a specific medical condition can help both physicians and their patients, says Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University Center for Health Services and Outcomes Research investigator Joy L. Lee, PhD, corresponding author of “Seeing is Engaging: Vlogs as a […]
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January 26, 2017 • News
January 26, 2017 • News
Expanding throughout Indiana, OPTIMISTIC study tests new CMS payment model
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana University’s OPTIMISTIC study has added an additional 25 facilities across Indiana as it expands its efforts to improve the health and health care of long-term nursing home residents. Over the next four years, the 19 central Indiana nursing homes that participated in OPTIMISTIC’s initial phase plus the 25 additional nursing homes from […]
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January 24, 2017 • News
January 24, 2017 • News
African-American veterans in mental health care are not as activated as White veterans
INDIANAPOLIS – Patients who are activated — meaning they have the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage their health and health care — have better health outcomes. A new study provides evidence that male and female African-American veterans receiving outpatient mental health services are not as activated as White veterans. In addition to demonstrating an […]
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January 17, 2017 • News
January 17, 2017 • News
Rapidly meeting the mental health needs of older adults
INDIANAPOLIS — Nearly 20 percent of older Americans experience depression and the highest rate of suicide is among older adult Caucasian males. Despite the anticipated growth of mental health needs as the U.S. population ages, there is only one geriatric psychiatrist for every 23,000 older Americans. By 2030, there will only be one geriatric psychiatrist […]
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January 10, 2017 • News
January 10, 2017 • News
Older adults with obesity less responsive to memory training than those with lower BMIs
INDIANAPOLIS – In the first study to compare the results of cognitive training by body mass index (BMI) category, scientists from the Indiana University Center for Aging Research found that memory training provided only one-third the benefit to older adults with obesity than the benefit it provided to older adults without obesity. To determine responsiveness […]
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December 20, 2016 • News
December 20, 2016 • News
Commonly used drugs lead to more doctor’s office, hospital and emergency department visits
Anticholinergic medications, a class of drugs commonly used by older adults, are linked to an increased rate of emergency department and hospital utilization in the United States, according to a study of community-dwelling Americans age 65 and older by the Center for Aging Research, Indiana University Center for Health Innovation and Implementation Science, and Regenstrief […]
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November 22, 2016 • News
November 22, 2016 • News
Incoming Regenstrief Institute president Embi named chair-elect of AMIA board of directors
INDIANAPOLIS — Peter J. Embi, MD, MS, who joins the Regenstrief Institute as president and CEO on December 15, has been selected as the chair-elect of the board of directors of the American Medical Informatics Association, the largest international professional biomedical and health informatics association. The four-year term includes a one-year term as chair-elect, two […]
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November 21, 2016 • News
November 21, 2016 • News
Study finds occupational therapy unable to delay Alzheimer’s patients’ functional decline
INDIANAPOLIS – In the first study to investigate whether two years of in-home occupational therapy might help those with Alzheimer’s disease delay the loss of their physical function, researchers from the Indiana Center for Aging Research and the Regenstrief Institute have found that occupational therapy tailored to the individual patient’s needs did not delay the […]
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November 14, 2016 • News
November 14, 2016 • News
Ensuring medical care is consistent with patient goals
INDIANAPOLIS – It can be challenging to determine whether the medical care provided in a hospital or nursing home is consistent with the preferences of the patient and family as indicated in the patient’s advance planning documents. Currently nearly a quarter of hospitalized older Americans are unable to make end-of-life decisions for themselves. In the […]
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November 12, 2016 • News
November 12, 2016 • News
Regenstrief scientists receive prestigious award for innovation in biomedical informatics
  INDIANAPOLIS — Burke Mamlin, MD, and Paul Biondich, MD, of the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine will be honored on November 12 with the 2016 Donald A.B. Lindberg Award for Innovation in Informatics. The award will be presented by the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA), the largest international professional biomedical informatics […]
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November 09, 2016
November 09, 2016
A Global Framework for Health Information Exchange
Decision makers in low- and middle-income countries know the value of health information exchange (HIE). Unfortunately these nations may lack access to resources that accelerate the establishment of policies and procedures needed to support it.  A new framework published by the Regenstrief Institute aims to cull together HIE experience and implementation knowledge to assist HIE decision-makers […]
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November 03, 2016 • News
November 03, 2016 • News
New low cost workforce is effective in decreasing depression burden in primary care
INDIANAPOLIS — The Aging Brain Care Medical Home, a novel brain-focused population health management program implemented in the homes of older adults, lowered depression severity by more than 50 percent over six months according to a new study from the Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University Center for Aging Research, IU Center for Health Innovation and Implementation […]
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November 01, 2016 • News
November 01, 2016 • News
OPTIMISTIC study: Advance care planning in nursing homes challenging but critical
INDIANAPOLIS — The goal of advance care planning is to ensure that the health care an individual receives is consistent with his or her values and preferences. New research shows the critical need for advance care planning and highlights the challenges that healthcare institutions — especially nursing homes — face in supporting high quality advance […]
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October 28, 2016 • News
October 28, 2016 • News
Have a dental emergency? Your smartphone may soon be able to help you avoid trip to the ER
INDIANAPOLIS — Have a dental emergency? Your smartphone may be able to help you avoid an unnecessary trip to the hospital. A team mentored by Thankam Thyvalikakath, DMD, PhD, now of the Indiana University School of Dentistry and of the Regenstrief Institute, has developed and tested a novel mobile application enabling smartphones to capture and […]
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October 26, 2016
October 26, 2016
New tool from IU and Regenstrief measures communication experiences of inpatient families
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 13 million older adults are admitted to hospitals annually in the United States. Nearly a quarter need to have all decisions made for them by a family member, and almost half need help from family to make some decisions. Clinician-researchers from the Indiana University Center for Aging Research and the Regenstrief Institute […]
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October 25, 2016 • News
October 25, 2016 • News
Conference to create VA informatics research roadmap held at Regenstrief Institute
The Regenstrief Institute, an internationally respected leader in health services, informatics and aging research, recently hosted the 2016 Department of Veterans Affairs Health Services Research and Development national field-based meeting on informatics research. Sixty-two invited participants from across the United States gathered Sept. 29-30 at the institute’s new headquarters to shape the next decade of […]
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October 24, 2016 • News
October 24, 2016 • News
OPTIMISTIC study: Unique nurse practitioner role leads to safer care in nursing homes
INDIANAPOLIS – Transfers of nursing home residents to and from the hospital frequently expose these frail, older adults to medication errors and poor follow-up care resulting in near or serious harm to one in four nationwide. Research conducted as part of the OPTIMISTIC study, an innovative program developed and implemented at a growing number of […]
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October 18, 2016 • Announcements
Regenstrief Institute selects Ohio State’s Peter Embi as new leader
October 18, 2016 • Announcements
Regenstrief Institute selects Ohio State’s Peter Embi as new leader
INDIANAPOLIS – Peter J. Embi, MD, MS, an internationally recognized expert in biomedical informatics, has been named the new president and chief executive officer of the Regenstrief Institute Inc., a global leader dedicated to improving health and healthcare through innovations and research in biomedical informatics, health services, and aging.
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October 06, 2016 • Announcements
October 06, 2016 • Announcements
Debra K. Litzelman awarded Mastership in the American College of Physicians
INDIANAPOLIS — Debra K. Litzelman, MA, MD, MACP, has been awarded Mastership in the American College of Physicians (ACP), the national organization of internists. Dr. Litzelman is the D. Craig Brater Professor of Global Health Education and Professor of Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM), a Senior Research Scientist at the Regenstrief […]
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September 29, 2016 • Announcements
Thomas Inui honored as distinguished alum by Johns Hopkins University
September 29, 2016 • Announcements
Thomas Inui honored as distinguished alum by Johns Hopkins University
INDIANAPOLIS – Thomas Inui, MD, a Regenstrief Institute investigator and a past president and CEO of the institute, has been awarded a 2016 distinguished alumnus award by the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Inui is the Joe and Sarah Ellen Mamlin Professor Emeritus of Global Health Research and a professor emeritus of medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine.
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September 13, 2016 • News
September 13, 2016 • News
Imperiale named IU’s first Lawrence Lumeng Professor in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Imperiale named IU’s first Lawrence Lumeng Professor in Gastroenterology and Hepatology INDIANAPOLIS — Regenstrief Institute investigator Thomas F. Imperiale, M.D., has been named the inaugural Lawrence Lumeng Professor in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Imperiale is an internationally respected health services researcher and a clinical gastroenterologist. Dr. Imperiale’s research, which […]
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September 08, 2016 • News
IU and Regenstrief’s OPTIMISTIC named one of 20 top geriatric studies of 21st century
September 08, 2016 • News
IU and Regenstrief’s OPTIMISTIC named one of 20 top geriatric studies of 21st century
INDIANAPOLIS – The OPTIMISTIC study, an innovative program developed and implemented by clinician-researchers from the IU Center for Aging Research at Regenstrief Institute to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations of long stay nursing home residents, has been recognized by the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society as one of 20 articles published from 2000 to 2015 that […]
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September 01, 2016 • Announcements
New Regenstrief Institute website is live
September 01, 2016 • Announcements
New Regenstrief Institute website is live
Welcome to the new online home of Regenstrief Institute. We invite you to learn about a place where for over 45 years, people from disciplines have come together to create pathways to better health through healthcare research, infrastructure and systems innovation, and education and knowledge-sharing. Data and technology may be our tools, but caring for […]
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August 18, 2016
August 18, 2016
Regenstrief project assembles health information from different electronic medical records
If you are rushed to a hospital in an emergency, is your complete medical record available to those caring for you? Will they know all medications you have been prescribed and whether you are taking them as directed? Does your primary care physician know your complete medical history?
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July 25, 2016 • News
Helping Transform Medical Education: the Teaching EMR
July 25, 2016 • News
Helping Transform Medical Education: the Teaching EMR
We crafted the Teaching EMR out of an enterprise-grade commercial EMR that is still used in practice today.
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July 21, 2016
July 21, 2016
VA and Regenstrief researchers working to identify risk factors for colon cancer under 50
July 21, 2016 INDIANAPOLIS — While the incidence of colon cancer has been declining in individuals 50 years old and older in the United States, it is steadily rising in those under age 50. With funding from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Thomas F. Imperiale, M.D., a VA and Regenstrief Institute clinician-researcher, is developing […]
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July 06, 2016 • News
Extracting value from chaos: The promise of health information technology
July 06, 2016 • News
Extracting value from chaos: The promise of health information technology
Expectations for health information technology abound. A paper from the Regenstrief Institute takes a sweeping look at a variety of categories of health IT including electronic medical records; health information exchange; telemedicine; patient portals and personal health records; mobile devices, wearable sensors and monitors; and social media.
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June 30, 2016 • News
June 30, 2016 • News
LOINC award honors outstanding contributors to advancement of health data interoperability
June 30, 2016 INDIANAPOLIS — LOINC, the world’s most commonly used universal code system for identifying medical test results, observations and other clinical measurements, has announced the inaugural recipients of the LOINC Award for Distinguished Contributions. The new award honors individuals whose work advances the interoperability that ensures that medical data can be recorded, electronically […]
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June 23, 2016
June 23, 2016
Study explores impact of early dementia screening of older adults on their family members
June 23, 2016 INDIANAPOLIS — A new grant to the Indiana University Center for Aging Research from the National Institute on Aging funds the first study to assess the potential benefits and harms to family members of early dementia screening of older adults. The Effects on Families of older adults Experiencing Cognitive Testing (EFECT) study […]
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June 21, 2016 • News
Because every second counts – Stroke QUERI improves outcomes for veterans
June 21, 2016 • News
Because every second counts – Stroke QUERI improves outcomes for veterans
According to the CDC, every 40 seconds someone suffers from a stroke, which is the 5th leading cause of death in this country. In the weeks, months, even years following a stroke, people may experience lingering paralysis, numbness or pain, speech or cognitive impairments, or depression. While some make a full recovery, others will have long-term […]
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June 14, 2016
June 14, 2016
Young African-American adults are less susceptible to delirium in ICU than Caucasians
June 14, 2016 INDIANAPOLIS — The first study to evaluate the relationship between race and intensive care unit delirium has found that African-American ICU patients age 18 to 50 are less susceptible to delirium than similarly aged Caucasians or than either African-American or Caucasian ICU patients age 50 or older. Delirium is a state of […]
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June 06, 2016
June 06, 2016
Study finds one-third of women taking bisphosphonates remain at risk for fracture
June 6, 2016 INDIANAPOLIS — More than 53 million Americans age 50 and older, primarily women, have osteoporosis or are at high risk for the condition due to low bone density. A recent study of oral bisphosphonates, the most commonly prescribed osteoporosis treatment, found that approximately a third of women prescribed these drugs continue to […]
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May 11, 2016
May 11, 2016
IU Center for Aging Research founding director honored by American Geriatrics Society
INDIANAPOLIS — Christopher Callahan, M.D., the founding director of the Indiana University Center for Aging Research, a Regenstrief Institute investigator and the Cornelius and Yvonne Pettinga Professor of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine, has been named the 2016 recipient of the American Geriatrics Society’s prestigious Edward Henderson Award. Dr. Callahan is an internationally […]
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May 05, 2016
May 05, 2016
Study finds hospice use does not increase long stay nursing home decedents’ care costs
May 5, 2016                                                                                             INDIANAPOLIS — Use of hospice services does […]
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April 21, 2016
April 21, 2016
Regenstrief, IU study finds machine learning as good as humans’ in cancer surveillance
April 21, 2016 INDIANAPOLIS — Machine learning has come of age in public health reporting according to researchers from the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. They have found that existing algorithms and open source machine learning tools were as good as, or better than, human […]
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April 19, 2016
April 19, 2016
Half of long-stay nursing home residents go to hospital ED regardless of cognitive status
April 19, 2016 INDIANAPOLIS — A new study from the Indiana University Center for Aging Research and the Regenstrief Institute has found that almost half of all long-stay nursing home residents experience at least one transfer to an Emergency Department over the course of a year regardless of their cognitive status. While a high percentage […]
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April 12, 2016
April 12, 2016
Strategies and milestones for Alzheimer’s patient and caregiver support outlined
April 12, 2016 INDIANAPOLIS — The National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) was signed into law in 2011.  Over the past five years milestones have been identified to meet the plan’s biomedical research goal. However, similar milestones have not been created for the goals on patient care and caregiver support. Now, the Alzheimer’s Association National Plan […]
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April 07, 2016
April 07, 2016
New low-cost workforce extends primary care to homes of older adults
April 7, 2016 INDIANAPOLIS — A new study from the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Regenstrief Institute has found that person-centered dementia care, which involves both patients and their caregivers, can be effectively provided by an engaged low-cost workforce — care coordinator assistants. Under the close supervision of clinical professionals, the care coordinator […]
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March 31, 2016 • News
The right stuff? Hospital readmission penalties approaching for nursing home patients
March 31, 2016 • News
The right stuff? Hospital readmission penalties approaching for nursing home patients
March 31, 2016 INDIANAPOLIS — A significant number of older adults are not ready to go home when they leave the hospital. About one-fifth are discharged to one of the nation’s 15,000 skilled nursing facilities for rehabilitative care. With new federal legislation set to penalize both the hospital and skilled nursing facility if rehospitalization occurs […]
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March 28, 2016
March 28, 2016
Improving care for nursing home residents: CMS ups support of OPTIMISTIC to $30.3 million
March 28, 2016 INDIANAPOLIS — With the announcement of an additional $16.9 million for a total of more than $30 million of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services funding since 2012, Indiana University’s OPTIMISTIC project commences the second phase of an innovative endeavor with a goal of improving the health and health care of long-term […]
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March 02, 2016
March 02, 2016
Can Indiana get healthier through technology?
The amount of information about you, your habits and your health that is stored by various places you visit might surprise you. Whether it’s the grocery store, gym, bike-share service, family doctor or pharmacy, databases around town could offer you a remarkably clear picture of your personal health — IF they were unified. Could Indy […]
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February 29, 2016
February 29, 2016
Extracting value from chaos: The promise of health information technology
February 29, 2016 INDIANAPOLIS — Expectations for health information technology abound. A paper from the Regenstrief Institute takes a sweeping look at a variety of categories of health IT including electronic medical records; health information exchange; telemedicine; patient portals and personal health records; mobile devices, wearable sensors and monitors; and social media. The authors evaluate […]
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February 08, 2016 • News
February 08, 2016 • News
Workshops aim to increase collaboration between technology, healthcare
February 8, 2016 INDIANAPOLIS — Once again, Indiana is a leader in life-saving technology. On Tuesday, January 26, a unique workshop brought together professionals from all aspects of health care to discuss “Indiana’s Opportunities to Lead in Digital Health.” Presenters Dr. Nir Menachemi from the Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health and […]
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January 28, 2016
January 28, 2016
IU, Regenstrief study: Cognitive training effects differ by older adult’s education level
January 28, 2016 INDIANAPOLIS — The first study to investigate the effects of cognitive training on the cognitive functioning of older adults by education level has found that individuals with fewer than 12 years of schooling benefit more from cognitive training than their more highly educated counterparts. While the effects of reasoning and memory training […]
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January 27, 2016
January 27, 2016
Grant to Regenstrief and IU supports study of dental treatment outcomes across U.S.
January 27, 2016 INDIANAPOLIS — With support from a three-year $1.2 million grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research’s National Dental Practice-Based Research Network, researchers from the Regenstrief Institute and the Indiana University School of Dentistry will conduct an analysis of electronic dental records of patients treated by community dentists across the United States […]
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January 21, 2016
January 21, 2016
Low reflective ability is risk for professionalism lapses during medical school and beyond
January 21, 2016 INDIANAPOLIS — Might it be possible to identify and then reach out to help medical students whose actions may put them at risk of lapses in professionalism in medical school and beyond? Professionalism lapses are the most common cause for disciplinary action against practicing physicians. A new study from the Indiana University […]
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