Author Archives: Elizabeth Bradley, Nan Tracy Zheng, Emily Cherlin, and Rosemary Hurzeler

About Elizabeth Bradley, Nan Tracy Zheng, Emily Cherlin, and Rosemary Hurzeler

Elizabeth H. Bradley, PhD, the Brady-Johnson Professor of Grand Strategy and Faculty Director of the Yale Global Health Leadership Institute, is renowned internationally for her work on health system design and large-scale implementation of efforts to improve management capacity in health care delivery within the US and abroad. Dr. Bradley’s work has contributed to important findings about organizational change and quality of care within a variety of health care settings including hospitals, nursing and palliative care facilities. Dr. Bradley has worked on projects, many of which have identified opportunities for improvement in end-of-life care and holistic approaches to serious illnesses.

Quality Measurement in Home Care: Avoiding Unintended Effects

In theory, quality measurement and reporting generally benefits patients and their families, as (PDF link) public data on quality increases transparency and provider accountability. It also may benefit providers as a tool for quality assurance and improvement; however, the evidence does not always provide a clear picture. Unique challenges exist for patients receiving home care… Read More »