Use of Managerial Epidemiology by Healthcare Leaders in Ambulatory Settings

The use of managerial epidemiology (ME), an application of epidemiology tools and principles to management decision-making within healthcare organizations, can better serve the health of the population and could improve the triple aim of inadequate access, high costs, and poor quality. However, adoption of this practice is weak and its utilization by current healthcare leaders has been studied. Twelve healthcare leaders were interviewed to understand their perspectives on the using ME and its adoption. The findings validated its importance, provided steps for accelerated adoption, and highlighted utilization during a pandemic, which has implications for improving health and healthcare performance globally.

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Schenning, C. (2020, October 1-2). Use of managerial epidemiology by healthcare leaders in ambulatory settings [Poster presentation]. Walden University Research Conference 2020 (online). https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/researchconference/2020/posters/6/