Fletcher Allen, a Vermont university hospital and medical center, serves all of
Vermont and the northern New York region. Located in Burlington, Fletcher Allen is a regional, academic healthcare center and teaching hospital in alliance with the University of Vermont.
Research
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The Center’s research focuses on studying management issues in the integration and coordination of health care delivery. The aim is to provide implementable insights, which result in the improvement of access, finances, operations, and quality in the delivery of care. The research will identify and disseminate successful innovations and best management practices.
Research Underway
Understanding the Relationship Between Physician Productivity and Perceived Fairness: An In Depth Look at the Compensation Plan
Primary Investigator: Dr. David Jones, University of Vermont School of Business Administration
Summary: This research will seek to understand provider perceptions of, and responses to, the compensation practices at Fletcher Allen, one year post implementation.
Understanding Radiology Referral Patterns in the State of Vermont
Primary Investigator: Dr. Tom Noordewier, University of Vermont School of Business Administration
Summary: Vermont is 50th in the nation in the number of per capita images. The research will seek to understand why this is the case and potentially offer some solutions on improving this statistic.
Understanding Physician Productivity After an Electronic Medical Record Implementation
Primary Investigator: Dr. Paul Taheri, MD, MBA, UVM College of Medicine and School of Business Administration
Summary: One and a half years into an electronic medical record implementation, this study will look at individual physician productivity to try and identify trends and potential recommendations for ensuring success.
Research in Planning
A Review of Blood Bank Supply Practices and Improving Spoilage Statistics
Primary Investigators: Drs. Marilyn Lucas and David Novak, University of Vermont School of Business Administration
Summary: This research, slated to begin in January of 2011 will focus on understanding the complex inventory and stocking issues at the blood bank.
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