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Integrating Medicine & Policy to Achieve Healthcare Transformation

Late Translational, health services and outcomes research is essential for improving patient care, enhancing population health, and shaping effective healthcare policy through rigorous evaluation and implementation of evidence-based strategies.

Our Mission: IMPACT HSR builds a vibrant, productive community of clinician-scientists and PhD investigators at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine (SFESOM), dedicated to late translational (T3/T4), health services, and outcomes research. We foster a collaborative, supportive culture that emphasizes career development, mentorship, mutual support, and excellence to maximize our collective impact. 

Our Vision: Transform healthcare and improve patient and population health outcomes by advancing innovative late translational (T3/T4), health services, and outcomes research that directly enhances patient care and shapes healthcare policy.

Facilitate Recruitment

Partner with departments on co-recruitment, provide competitive funding packages, and support siloed HSR faculty

Build Community

Foster a community of multidisciplinary health services researcher and promote a culture of collaboration, mentorship, and support

Enhance Research and Innovation

Facilitate access to key resources and support for large-scale collaborative research opportunities

Career Development and Mentoring

Provide structured mentorship and training to faculty including grant writing, leadership, and communication

THE LATEST FROM IMPACT HSR

IMPACT HSR Symposium Brings Together Health Services Researchers at Utah

The program featured keynote addresses by:

  • Andrew Ibrahim, MD, MSc, Director, Center for Healthcare Outcomes & Policy, University of Michigan.
  • Daniel Mullins, PhD, Executive Director, PATIENTS Program, University of Maryland.

Additional highlights included lightning talks from University of Utah health services researchers, a panel on health services research by university leaders, and a networking lunch.

Read more about our inagural symposium

IMPACT HSR Program Newsletter

Our mission is to foster a collaborative, multidisciplinary community dedicated to research that improves healthcare delivery and informs health policy. IMPACT HSR is open to all faculty, trainees, and staff engaged in or interested in late-translational, health services, and outcomes research.

Read the latest update from IMPACT HSR

Announcing the IMPACT HSR Program

The Integrating Medicine and Policy to Achieve Healthcare Transformation (IMPACT) Program is a new Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Program designed to accelerate late translational (T3/T4), health services, and outcomes research across our departments and divisions.

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