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Variation and Disparity in Prostate Cancer Treatment

Gilbert S (Principal Investigator), Herndon, J (Co-Investigator). Variation and Disparity in Prostate Cancer Treatment in the State of Florida. American Cancer Society Chris DiMarco Institutional Research Grant.  01/01/10-12/31/11; Award amount: $30,000.

Florida Healthy Kids Program Evaluation, 2008-2011

Herndon, J (Principal Investigator), Shenkman, EA (Co-Principal Investigator). Florida Healthy Kids Program Evaluation, 2008-2011. Florida Healthy Kids Corporation. 9/01/08-08/31/11; Award amount: $1,216,143.

Evaluating Healthcare Quality in Texas Medicaid and CHIP

Shenkman, EA (Principal Investigator), Herndon J (Co-Investigator). Evaluating Health Care Quality in Texas Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program. State of Texas. 12/13/2007-08/31/2012; Award amount: $21,783,304.

Florida Healthy Kids Quality Evaluation, 2011-2013

Herndon, J (Principal Investigator), Shenkman, E (Co-Principal Investigator). Florida Healthy Kids Program: External Quality Review and Performance Improvement Evaluation, 2011-2013. Florida Healthy Kids Corporation. 9/01/11-08/31/13; Award amount: $815,828.

Occupational Safety and Infection Control

Shenkman, EA(Co-Principal Investigator), Knapp, C (Co-Investigator), Radonovich (Principal Investigator). Occupational Safety and Infection Control. US Department of Veterans Affairs. 2008-2009; Award amount: $22,277.  …

Dr. Knapp receives grant from Florida Healthy Kids

Dr. Caprice Knapp has received a grant of over one million dollars from Florida’s Healthy Kids Corporation.  Dr. Knapp’s grant, entitled “Florida Healthy Kids Medical Quality Assessment,” will extend over the next two years.  Please click here for more information.

The New York Times quotes Dr. Wagenaar

The New York Times quoted Dr. Alex Wagenaar in an article about how the negative effects of drugs frequently gain prominence, while the negative effects of alcohol are often overlooked. When the article was posted on Feb. 18, it was the eighth most emailed and fourth most viewed on the…

Dr. Caprice Knapp announces new book

Dr. Caprice Knapp and Mrs. Vanessa Madden are proud to announce the publication of their book Pediatric Palliative Care: Global Perspectives. This book describes pediatric palliative care in 23 countries around the world. Chapter authors describe characteristics of children with life-limiting illnesses, services available, organization of care at the local…

Social and Health Effects of Changes in Alcohol Prices

Wagenaar, Alexander C. (Principal Investigator), Staras, Stephanie (Co-Investigator)  Social and Health Effects of Changes in Alcohol Prices: A Research Collaborative.  Johns Hopkins University.  09/01/2011–8/31/2012; Award amount: $227,254.

New Graduate Program!

The Department of Health Outcomes and Policy is pleased to announce its new graduate program, offering both a Master of Science in Health Outcomes and Policy as well as a Graduate Certificate in Health Outcomes and Policy.  Please click here to visit the Graduate Programs page,…