Author Archives: Priscilla Novak, Deanna Barath, Ivy Benjenk, Jie Chen

About Priscilla Novak, Deanna Barath, Ivy Benjenk, Jie Chen

Dr. Jie Chen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the School of Public Health, the University of Maryland at College Park. Dr. Chen’s research fields include health care disparities, health care delivery systems, health policy, behavioral health, aging, and economic evaluation. Her work uses a multidisciplinary perspective and involves collaboration with clinical leaders, community partners, and organizational decision-makers. Her current research focuses on the integration of healthcare organizations, promoting the behavioral health of vulnerable populations and mental health among older adults. Dr. Chen is also interested to study the impact of health policy initiatives and changing economic conditions on health care access, utilization, and health disparities. An additional field of her research involves economic evaluation, including cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit analysis of community intervention and state/federal policies.

Local health departments and COVID-19

By | April 27, 2020
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Public Health Systems Say No to COVID-19

The rapid emergence of COVID-19 reminds us of the importance of the public health system. Local health departments (LHDs) play a central role in emergency preparedness and response. Effective epidemic response rests on the performance of the essential public health activities— assessment, policy development, and assurance—by LHDs. Evidence suggests that LHDs can improve population health… Read More »