This document provides biographical information on Bradley Gray including his education and professional experience. Gray has a PhD in Economics from University of Wisconsin-Madison and has held several research positions focusing on health economics, health policy, and quality of care. He has published numerous peer-reviewed papers on these topics and is currently a senior researcher at the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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The goal of this webinar was to help healthcare professionals improve care coordination for patients with advanced illness and to reduce hospital readmissions and length of stay.
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This paper presentation summarizes finding from the literature for my final paper in HLTHCOMM 410: The U.S. Healthcare System during Fall 2017. The presentation focuses on how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicaid expansion impacted access, quality, and cost of care, as well as population health, for the newly eligible group of non-elderly adults.
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Patients at Risk: The Rise of the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant in Healthcare exposes a vast conspiracy of political maneuvering and corporate greed that has led to the replacement of qualified medical professionals by lesser trained practitioners. As corporations seek to save money and government agencies aim to increase constituent access, minimum qualifications for the guardians of our nation's healthcare continue to decline-with deadly consequences. This is a story that has not yet been told, and one that has dangerous repercussions for all Americans.With the rate of nurse practitioner and physician assistant graduates exceeding that of physician graduates, if you are not already being treated by a non-physician, chances are, you soon will be. While advocates for these professions insist that research shows that they can provide the same care as physicians, patients do not know the whole truth: that there are no credible scientific studies to support the safety and efficacy of non-physicians practicing without physician supervision.Written by two physicians who have witnessed the decline of medical expertise over the last twenty years, this data-driven book interweaves heart-rending true patient stories with hard data, showing how patients have been sacrificed for profit by the substitution of non-physician practitioners. Adding a dimension neglected by modern healthcare critiques such as An American Sickness, this book provides a roadmap for patients to protect themselves from medical harm. .
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Literature Review Assignment
STUDENT NAME
Class
Date
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Part A: Annotated Bibliography
Article 1: Immigration as a Social Determinant of Health
Castañeda, H., Holmes, S. M., Madrigal, D. S., Young, M.-E. D., Beyeler, N., & Quesada, J.
(2015). Immigration as a Social Determinant of Health. Annual Review of Public
Health, 36(1), 375–392. doi: 10.1146/annurev-publhealth-032013-182419
Abstract
Although immigration and immigrant populations have become increasingly important foci in
public health research and practice, a social determinants of health approach has seldom been
applied in this area. Global patterns of morbidity and mortality follow inequities rooted in
societal, political, and economic conditions produced and reproduced by social structures,
policies, and institutions. The lack of dialogue between these two profoundly related
phenomena—social determinants of health and immigration—has resulted in missed
opportunities for public health research, practice, and policy work. In this article, we discuss
primary frameworks used in recent public health literature on the health of immigrant
populations, note gaps in this literature, and argue for a broader examination of immigration as
both socially determined and a social determinant of health. We discuss priorities for future
research and policy to understand more fully and respond appropriately to the health of the
populations affected by this global phenomenon.
Annotated Bibliography
The article reports on the importance of identifying social determinants and the effects of
socially determined structures among immigrant populations in the United States. The study
identifies ways in which immigrants health outcomes are based on biases due to using
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information based on group behaviors instead of on an induvial case. The impact of migrant and
immigrant individuals, physical and mental health in these communities’ changes as social,
economic, and political policies take place. This article is helpful in that broadens the
immigration experience including more central factors than just language, income, or education
as the cause of all health related problems in this community. But to show factors of power
structures and the ability to put in place effective health interventions that respond to direct
causes of poor or declining health in these populations.
Article 2: Fear by Association: Perceptions of Anti-Immigrant Policy and Health Outcomes
Vargas, Edward & Sanchez, Gabriel & Juárez, Melina. (2017). Fear by Association: Perceptions
of Anti-Immigrant Policy and Health Outcomes. Journal of Health Politics, Policy and
Law. 42. 3802940. 10.1215/03616878-3802940.
Abstract
The United States is experiencing a renewed period of immigration and immigrant policy
activity as well as heightened enforcement of such policies. This intensified activity can affect
various aspects of im ...
Health Care SpendingNo one is immune to the rising costs of heal.docxCristieHolcomb793
Health Care Spending
No one is immune to the rising costs of health care. Consider the following news stories:
“In 2008, the average premium for a family plan purchased through an employer was $12,680, nearly the annual earnings of a full-time minimum wage job” (Halle & Seshamani, 2009, Introduction, para. 1).
“President Obama’s health care law is putting new strains on some of the nation’s most hard-pressed hospitals, by cutting aid they use to pay for emergency care for illegal immigrants, which they have long been required to provide” (Bernstein, 2012, para. 1).
“Doctors in America are harboring an embarrassing secret: Many of them are going broke. This quiet reality, which is spreading nationwide, is claiming a wide range of casualties, including family physicians, cardiologists and oncologists…Doctors list shrinking insurance reimbursements, changing regulations, rising business and drug costs among the factors preventing them from keeping their practices afloat” (Kavilanz, 2012, para. 1, 2, 5).
In this Discussion, you examine the overall state of health care costs in America, the different factors impacting the finances of health care organizations, and the effect of rising costs on all stakeholders.
To prepare:
Review the Learning Resources on the level of health care spending in the United States.
Consider the ramifications of continuing at this level of spending as well as issues involved with reducing spending.
Reflect on which stakeholders (payers, providers, and the general population) should be responsible for making decisions on health care spending.
I need to Post an assessment of the consequences (on payers, providers, and the general population) of continuing current levels of health care spending in the United States as well as the potential consequences of reducing the level of spending. Explain which stakeholders should make health care spending decisions and why.
And
Read a selection of my colleagues’ responses and Respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days using one or more of the following approaches:
Ask a probing question, substantiated with additional background information, and evidence.
Offer and support an alternative perspective using readings from the classroom or from your own review of the literature in the Walden Library. (I will send the responses soon)
Validate an idea with your own experience and additional sources.
Required Readings
Baker, J., & Baker, R. W. (2014). Health care finance: Basic tools for nonfinancial managers (4th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning.
Chapter 1, “Introduction to Health Care Finance” (pp. 3–10)
In this chapter, you are introduced to the four key elements of financial management as well as the two types of accounting. These help set the stage for the weeks to come.
Chapter 4, “Revenues (Inflow)” (pp. 31–40)
This chapter focuses on how health organizations receive revenue for services and highlights the different sources of revenu.
Advocating Through PolicyAs noted by Dr. Stanley and Dr. Wlatashiadegale
Advocating Through Policy
As noted by Dr. Stanley and Dr. White in this week’s media presentation, professional nurses should be engaging in advocacy efforts to improve health and nursing practice through involvement in the policy process at the institutional, local, state, or federal levels. This array of possibilities for involvement provides opportunities for all nurses, regardless of time, or other possible constraints. Successful policy making is a collaborative effort, and one that commands mutual respect from all involved. Your involvement in policy making can lead to expanded opportunities as both a nurse leader and as a respected member of an interprofessional health care team.
Note
: This Discussion provides a forum for discussing advocacy opportunities and honing your presentation skills in a small group setting.
To prepare:
Reflect on the insights offered by Dr. Stanley and Dr. White on engaging in advocacy through the policy process.
Identify a practice issue that is of interest to you and that could benefit from advocacy efforts through the policy process.
Consider the stakeholders and any special interest or professional organizations that would support your issue.
Develop a short, yet persuasive PowerPoint (up to 3 slides IN APA FORMAT) as follows:
1) Identify the practice issue that would benefit from being addressed through the policy process
2) Represent the key stakeholders (i.e. use graphical images when possible)
3) Propose one strategy for how a nurse could advocate for this issue
The PowerPoint should be succinct, visually appealing, and effective.
By Tuesday 5/8/18 6pm
Post
your PowerPoint presentation.
Required Readings
Bodenheimer, T., & Grumbach, K. (2016).
Understanding health policy: A clinical approach
(7th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Medical.
Chapter 17, “Conclusion: Tensions and Challenges”
This chapter concludes with final thoughts on the challenge of providing quality health care and controlling health care costs. The solution is likely to be resolved only by a collaborative approach, involving all health care stakeholders, and by health professionals taking the lead.
Howard, J., Levy, F., Mareiniss, D. P., Craven, C. K., McCarthy, M., Epstein-Peterson, Z. D., & et al. (2010). New legal protections for reporting patient errors under the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act: A review of the medical literature and analysis.
Journal of Patient Safety, 6
(3), 147-152
.
The authors studied the dissemination of information on the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act (PSQIA), a federal act that affords protection to those reporting medical errors. They found medical literature to be inadequate in this regard, and as a result, medical personnel were uninformed on their legal protections. This lack of information has become a barrier to policy implementation.
Jacobson, N., Butterill, D., & Goering, P. ...
Policy Analysis SummaryHealth care policy can facilitate or i.docxtaishao1
Policy Analysis Summary
Health care policy can facilitate or impede the delivery of services. For the past several weeks, you have been engaging in an authentic activity by critically analyzing a specific health care policy and various aspects of the impact associated with its implementation. A critical step in the policy process is communicating your findings with others. This week, you will share information from your policy analysis and its implications.
To prepare:
Briefly summarize your policy analysis, focusing on the implications for clinical practice that may be most relevant or interesting for your colleagues. Include how evidence-based practice influenced the policy, policy options, or solutions.
By tomorrow 05/08/2018 10 pm, write a minimum of 250 words in APA format with at least 3 scholarly references from the list of required readings below. Include the level one headings as numbered below”
Post
a 2-paragraph succinct summary of your policy analysis paper.
Include at least two
of the options or solutions for addressing the policy and the resulting implications for nursing practice and health care consumers.
Required Readings
Bodenheimer, T., & Grumbach, K. (2016).
Understanding health policy: A clinical approach
(7th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Medical.
Chapter 17, “Conclusion: Tensions and Challenges”
This chapter concludes with final thoughts on the challenge of providing quality health care and controlling health care costs. The solution is likely to be resolved only by a collaborative approach, involving all health care stakeholders, and by health professionals taking the lead.
Howard, J., Levy, F., Mareiniss, D. P., Craven, C. K., McCarthy, M., Epstein-Peterson, Z. D., & et al. (2010). New legal protections for reporting patient errors under the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act: A review of the medical literature and analysis.
Journal of Patient Safety, 6
(3), 147-152
.
The authors studied the dissemination of information on the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act (PSQIA), a federal act that affords protection to those reporting medical errors. They found medical literature to be inadequate in this regard, and as a result, medical personnel were uninformed on their legal protections. This lack of information has become a barrier to policy implementation.
Jacobson, N., Butterill, D., & Goering, P. (2003). Development of a framework for knowledge translation: Understanding user context.
Journal of Health Services Research & Policy, 8
(2), 94–99.
Lau, B., San Miguel, S., & Chow, J. (2010). Policy and clinical practice: Audit tools to measure adherence.
Renal Society of Australasia Journal, 6
(1), 36–40.
The authors study the compliance to renal-care policies by health care professionals. They conclude with the necessity for nurses to support evidence-based protocols as well as to obtain continuing education on new protocols.
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Participation in lung cancer screening is lower in populations with the highest burden of lung cancer risk (through the social patterning of smoking behavior) and lowest levels of healthcare utilization (through care which is structurally inaccessible). This leads to a widening of health inequities. In this webinar, participants will learn about inequities across the lung cancer care continuum. They will also learn to understand the need to take an equity-oriented approach to lung cancer screening, and consider future directions for improving access to lung cancer screening in all eligible population groups.
1. BRADLEY GRAY
257 Grand street, Apt B
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Education
Ph.D, Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1997
Field: Public Economics / Health
Dissertation: “Three Essays Examining the Health Economics of Women and Their
Children”
M.S., Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1995
M.S., Applied Economics, University of California, Santa Cruz, 1985
B.A., Economics, University of California-Santa Cruz, 1984
Professional Positions
2008-Present Senior Health Services Researcher, American Board of
Internal Medicine (ABIM), Philadelphia, PA, USA
Conducted studies, wrote grants and manage multi-person health
services research projects. Study topics included: quality
measurement, measurement of the effects ABIM products on
quality of care for participating physicians, health policy, physician
workforce, patient centered care, determinants of access to care,
care quality for at risk populations, cost effectiveness analysis,
physician labor markets, and modeling the effect of care quality on
morbidity and mortality.
2005-2008 ResearchAnalyst, CNA Corporation, Alexandria, VA, USA.
Produced reports and presentation for clients, wrote analysis plans,
managed junior analysts and work related to grant applications.
Practice areas: health Policy, value of life assessment, pay-for-
performance, veterans’ disability benefits, and physician work
force.
2004-2005 Economist, Center for Economic Studies, U.S. Census Bureau,
Suitland, MD, USA
Conducted health policy research and managed data from the
insurance component of the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey.
2000-2004 Assistant Professor, School of Public Health, University of
Illinois at Chicago. Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
2. Taught graduate-level courses (Health Policy and Health
Economics), wrote grants, and conducted health-policy research on
the Medicaid program, health disparities and the Federal Employs
Health Benefits program as well a studies related to risky
behaviors and substance abuse (drinking and driving among
college students, sales of tobacco products to minors, and condom
use by adolescents in Ghana).
1998-2000 Assistant Professor, Dept. of Health Administration, Tulane
University School of Public Health, New Orleans, LA, U.S.A.
Taught graduate-level courses (Health Economics and Cost-
Effectiveness Analysis), wrote grants, and conducted health-policy
research on Medicaid physician fees and the Federal Employees
Health Benefits program.
1997-1998 Economist, Federal Trade Commission, Washington DC, USA
Provided litigation support and research related to hospital
mergers.
1994-1997 ResearchAssistant, University of Wisconsin-Madison Medical
School, Madison Wisconsin.
Conducted health policy and clinical research
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Vandergrift V. Gray B. Reschovsky R. Holmboe E. Lipper R. “The role of internal medicine
subspecialists in patient care management” in press AJMC, August 2016.
Gray B., Vandergrift J., Guodong G., McCoullough J., Lipner R. “Do ratings of internists
gathered through internet searches predict the quality of care they deliver to patients with
diabetes or hypertension?” JAMA IM, December, 2014
Gray B, Vandergrift J, Johnson M., Reschovsky J, Holmboe E. Lynn L, McCoullough J, Lipner
R., “Did the American Board of Internal Medicine’s maintenance of certification program effect
the quality of care to Medicare beneficiaries treated by internists?” JAMA, December, 2014,
Presented at the 2013 Academy Health Meetings, New York Medical School Grand Rounds,
2013.
Gray B. Reschovsky J., Holmboe E., Lipner R. “Do Early Career Indicators Of Clinical Skill
Predict Subsequent Career Outcomes and Practice Characteristics for General Internists?” Health
Services Research, 2013.
3. Gray, B. Schuetz C., Weng W., Peskin B., Rosner B., Lipner R. “Health benefits of meeting
three types of diabetes care standards grouped by physician control”, Health Affairs, January
2012
Gray, B., and Grefer, J. “The impact of compensation on physician retention, an instrumental
variables investigation,” Journal of Defense and Peace Economics. February 2012
Gray B. and Weng, W., Holmboe, E, “An assessment of patient based and practice infrastructure
based measures of the patient centered medical home. Do we need to ask the patient?” Health
Services Research, August 2011
Selden T. and Gray, B. and Selden T. “Tax Subsidies for Employment-Related Health
Insurance: Simulation Results for 2006 from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey,” Health
Affairs (November / December 2006).
Gray, B., and Selden, T. “Adverse Selection and the Capped Premium Subsidy in the Federal
Employees Health Benefits Program,” Journal of Risk and Insurance, v69, n2: 209-24 (June
2002).
Feldman, R., Thorpe, K., and Gray, B. “An Analysis of the Federal Employees Health
Insurance Program,” Journal of Economic Perspectives, v16, n2: 207-17 (Spring 2002).
Research supported by Robert Wood Johnson Grant.
Bedimo, A., Pinkerton, S., Cohen, D., Gray, B., and Farley, T. “Condom Distribution: a Cost-
Utility Analysis,” International Journal of STD & AIDS, v13, n6: 384-92 (June 2002).
Chaloupka, F., and Gray, B. “Factors Associated with Higher Rates of Illegal Tobacco Sales to
Youths,” Evidence-Based Healthcare, v5, n2: 29 (June 2001). Research supported by Robert
Wood Johnson Grant.
Gray, B. “Medicaid Physician Fees and Birth Outcomes,” Journal of Health Economics, v20,
n4: 571-90 (July 2001).
Gray, B., Morgan, G., and Shirer, R. “Condom Use and Partner Characteristics among Young
Adult Males in Urban Ghana Aged 15-24,” Social Biology, v48, n3-4: 234-255 (Fall-Winter
2001). Research supported by USAID.
Remler, D., Gray, B., and Newhouse, J. “How Does Managed Care Affect Physician’s
Administrative Burden?,” Inquiry, 37(3):304-16 (Fall 2000).
Thorpe, K., Florence, C., and Gray, B. “Market Incentives, Plan Choice, and Price Increases,
The Impact of the Maximum Dollar Contribution on Plan Choice and Premium Growth: The
Case of the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program,” Health Affairs (November/December
1999). Research supported by Robert Wood Johnson Grant.
Stoddard, J., and Gray, B. “Maternal Smoking and Medical Expenditures for Childhood
4. Respiratory Illness,” American Journal of Public Health (March 1997).
Gray, B., and Stoddard, J. “Patient-Physician Pairing and Race: Do Minority Physicians
Disproportionately Serve Minority Populations?,” Journal of Community Health (Spring 1996).
Revise and Resubmit
Gray B., Vandergrift J, Lipner R, Green M. “Comparison of Content on the American Board of
Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification Examination with Conditions Seen in
Practice by General Internists”, currently revise and resubmit at JAMA
Vandergrift J, Gray B., Weng W “Do State Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Requirements for Physicians Improve Clinical Knowledge?”, currently revise and resubmit
Health Services Research
SelectedManuscripts in Progress
Gray B, Vandergrift J, Landon B, Reschovsky J, Lipner R. , “Does maintenance of certification
(MOC) signal physician quality? The American Board of Internal Medicine MOC requirement
and Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) process quality measures”,
presented at Academy Health 2016 Measurement and Value special interest meeting, currently
under review at Annals of Internal Medicine
Gray B, Vandergrift J, Lipner R. “Association between the American Board of Internal
Medicine’s Maintenance of Certification requirement and mammography screening for Medicare
beneficiaries”, under review at Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Gray B., Vandergrift J “Is the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA’s)patient centered
medical home practice infrastructure score associated with cost and quality of primary care?”, abstract
presented at Academy Health 2016 Meeting.
Gray B., Vandergrift J, McCullough J, “Did the Health Information Technology for Economic
and Clinical Health (HITECH) act support Patient Centered Care?” Poster presented Academy
Health Meeting 2015
Gray B., Vandergrift J, “Do Medicaid physician fees matter? Primary Care Medicaid physician
fee generosity and access to board certificated physicians across skill levels”, Poster presented
Academy Health Meeting 2015.
Gray B., Vandergrift J., Lipner R. “What can consumers learn about provider quality of care
from patient reports?” Presented Academy Health Meeting 2014
Gray, B., Park, J., Lipner R. “What Factors Predict Primary Care Choice Among Top
Performing Physicians in Internal Medicine?” Poster presented at 2010 Academy Health
Meeting,
5. Weng W., Gray B., Lipner R., “Racial disparity in the quality of diabetes care: Do minorities go
to different types of physicians or are physicians treating minorities differently”, Poster
presented at the 2010 Academy Health meetings and submitted to Health Affairs.
Gray, B., Levy, R., and Schaefer, L. “A review of Pay-for-Performance,” working paper
completed November 2007.
Gray, B., Gruber, J., and Simon, K. “The Impact of Medicaid coverage for Smoking Cessation
Programs on Smoking by Pregnant Woman.”
Gray, B., and Liang, L. “The Impact of College Policies on Drinking and Driving,” March 15,
2005. Presented at the Health Economic Association meetings 2006.
Policy Briefs
Gray, B. “Local and State Tobacco Policy Considered, the Impact of State Policies on Clerks’
Willingness to Sell Tobacco Products to Minors,” Policy Forum, 2003, Vol 16, #1, Institute for
Government and Public Affairs, University of Illinois at Chicago.
Gray, B. “Medicaid Fees Could Put Infants at Risk,” Policy Forum, 2001, Vol 14, #6, Institute
for Government and Public Affairs, University of Illinois at Chicago.
ResearchPublications at CNAC
Gray, B., Haelee, K., Felix, T., Laurie, M., and McMahon, J. “Draft Literature Review: Selected
Topics Related to Veterans’ Disability Compensation,” Working Paper CNA, 4825 Mark Center
Drive, Alexandria, Virginia, 22311-1850, CRM D0012960.A2/Final, May 2006.
Gray, B., Haelee, K., Felix, T., Laurie, M., McMahon, J. “Quality of Life Literature Review
Appendix” Working Paper CNA, 4825 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, Virginia, 22311-1850,
CRM D0012961.A2/Final, May 2006.
Gray, B. “The future cost of the Veterans Administrations disability benefit, 2006-2033,” CNAC
working paper, November 2007.
Research Grants
Lipner, R, Gray, B, “The effects of recertification on quality of care”, American Board of
Internal Medicine Foundation, June 2010.
Gray, B, Holmboe E. “Impact of Practice Infrastructure Supports on Patient Experience of
Care”, $25,000. Common Wealth Foundation, March 2009
6. Gray, B., and Simon, K. “The Impact of Medicaid Fees on Birth Outcomes,” Primary
investigator, $490,000 National Institute of Health Grant (Score 243, percentile 32.6),
Resubmitted July 1, 2005. Grant was declined
Liang, L., Gray B., and Taurus, J. “Excessive Drinking and Drinking and Driving among
College Students,” the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Substance Abuse Policy Research
Program, September 2003-March 2004, $99,984, Robert Wood Johnson grant.
Gray, B. “The Impact of Medicaid Physician Fees on Birth Outcomes among Eligible
Populations,” Primary investigator, $15,000, University of Illinois at Chicago, Campus Review
Board.
Kaestner, R., and Gray, B. “Did Title IX Impact the Health of Women?” Co-primary
investigator, NIH R01 grant, Submitted ($500,000). Grant was declined
Gray, B., and Simon, K. “The Impact of Medicaid Coverage for Smoking Cessation on Maternal
Smoking.” Primary investigator, letter of intent accepted by the Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation 2001.
Medicare
Completed CMS Medicare claims analysis training course.
Lead researcher on a large Medicare project that examines the effects of quality improvement
exercises and knowledge gained through preparation for certification examinations on outcomes
for a panel of over a million Medicare beneficiaries treated by internist subject to a
recertification requirement.
Classes Taught
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (graduate)
Health Policy (graduate)
Health Economics (graduate)
Introduction to Macroeconomics (undergraduate)
Introduction to Microeconomics (undergraduate)
Journal Referee
JAMA, Health Services Research, JGIM
Computer Programming
Extensive experience in analyzing large multi-year complex survey and claims databases using
the SAS (SAS macro) and STATA software packages.