Dr. José Zubizarreta, PhD

Zubizarreta elected ASA Fellow

American Statistical Association elects José Zubizarreta as a Fellow for contributions to the design and analysis of observational studies

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The Hidden Cost of Firearm Injuries

Survivors of gun violence and their families face increased risk of mental health disorders, higher health care spending, according to new research

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Oncology Care Model Produces Modest Savings

Amid increasing interest in controlling health care spending and improving quality of care, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have been testing new payment models that increase accountability of providers for the quality and costs of care that they deliver.

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Quality of Care in Oncology Practices

Amid increasing interest in value-based payment models for specialty care, the ability to identify high-quality oncology practices remains uncertain.

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Lifesaving Care

More primary care physicians could mean gains in life expectancy, fewer deaths.

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Does the Physician Matter?

Variation in admission rates raises questions about emergency department physician assignment.

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Willison Publishes Book on Chronic Homelessness

“Ungoverned and Out of Sight: Public Health and the Political Crisis of Homelessness in the United States” offers a critical investigation into the relationship between local governments, chronic homelessness, and public health.