Webinars

Decoding Multiple Chronic Conditions (MCCs) in Older Adults: Relevance, Epidemiology, and Policy Perspectives
June 26, 2024

During this session, presenters defined multiple chronic conditions (MCCs) and discussed its relevance to population health, health care, and public policy. Presenters also explored epidemiology, policy challenges, and knowledge gaps as they relate to the study of older adults with MCCs. Featured moderated & speakers included:

Moderators:

• Cynthia M. Boyd, MD, MPH, Johns Hopkins University
• Jay Magaziner, PhD, University of Maryland

Speakers:

• Arlene Bierman, MD, MS, AHRQ
• Rafael Samper-Ternent, MD, PhD, University of Texas
• Stephanie Studenski, MD, MPH, University of Pittsburgh

Brief Overview of Useful Analytic Techniques for Research on Multiple Chronic Conditions
February 29, 2024

During this webinar Drs. Terrence Murphy and Karen Bandeen-Roche provided an overview of missing data methods, joint models (survival and longitudinal), risk prediction models, cluster analyses, and propensity score methods. Dr. Michael Griswold (University of Mississippi) presented on Personalized Medicine through Interactive Visualization and Dr. Thomas Travison (Harvard) discussed the evolving use of interdisciplinary data science in the conduct of aging research.

Featured moderated & speakers included:

• Karen Bandeen-Roche, PhD, Johns Hopkins University
• Terrence E. Murphy, PhD, MS, Pennsylvania State University
• Michael Griswold, PhD, University of Mississippi
• Thomas Travison, PhD, Harvard University

Unlocking the Potential of Learning Health Care Systems
January 19, 2024

During this webinar, Leah R. Hanson, PhD (HealthPartners) and Jeff Williamson, MD (Wake Forest) discussed the learning health care system (LHS) research cycle, and its relevance to the study of multiple chronic conditions and provide case studies and best practices for implementation.

Featured speakers included:

• Leah R. Hanson, PhD, HealthPartners Institute
• Jeff D. Williamson, MD, MHS, Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Patient, Family Caregiver, and Other Stakeholder Engagement
November 20, 2023

This webinar reviewed opportunities for patient, family, and community engagement in research. They discussed insights into engagement with these groups during all phases of research planning, implementation, and evaluation and how engaging people who live with multiple chronic conditions (MCCs) can help to fully understand the burden of care.

Featured speakers included:

• Libby Hoy, Founder/CEO, PFCCpartners
• Patricia Rodriguez Espinosa, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor, Stanford University
• Alyce Adams, PhD, Professor, Stanford University

Research Design Webinar - Evidence: Tradeoffs Between What We Need and What We Want
June 14, 2023

This webinar reviewed the pros and cons of different types of evidence, including traditional trials, pragmatic trials, quasi-experimental studies, and expert opinion. Featured speakers included:

Keynote Speaker:

• David Reuben, MD Professor, University of California, Los Angeles

Discussion Panelists:

• Heather Allore, PhD Professor, Yale University
• Jerry Gurwitz, MD Professor, UMass Chan Medical School

Being a MCCs Researcher Webinar - Surviving and Thriving in a Complex Field: Tips for the Successful MCC Researcher
June 6, 2023

This webinar highlighted researchers can foster effective teams, how to ensure that findings translate into practice or policy change and making intentional choices to support career success and satisfaction. Featured speakers included:

• Heather Whitson, MD, MPH, Professor, Duke University
• Albert Siu, MD Professor, Icahn School of Medicine
• Cathleen Colón-Emeric, MD, MHS, Professor, Duke University

Inclusion Across the Lifespan, Health Equity, and Vulnerable Populations: Key Issues for Vulnerable Population Groups
May 16, 2023

This webinar highlighted the importance of including underrepresented and vulnerable population groups in clinical research. Featured speakers included:

• Jane Jih, MD, MPH, MAS, Associate Professor, University of California San Francisco
• Karen M. Goldstein, MD, MSPH, Associate Professor, Duke University

The webinar was moderated by:

• Ana Quiñones, PhD, Associate Professor, Oregon Health & Science University
• Barrett Bowling, MD, MSPH, Associate Professor, Duke University

Measuring Multimorbidity and Important Outcomes in Older Adults
December 15, 2022

This webinar reviewed approaches and concepts for measuring multimorbidity and related domains using EHR and claims data, person-centered, and universal outcome measures. Featured speakers included:

• Sandra Shi, MD, MPH – EHR/Claims-based Measures
  Instructor of Medicine, Marcus Institute for Aging Research, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School
• Tingzhong (Michelle) Xue, PhD-c, RN – Person-Centered Measures
  PhD Candidate, Duke University School of Nursing
• Natalia Festa, MD, MBA – Universal Outcome Measures
  Doctoral Candidate, Yale Investigative Medicine Program
  Research Fellow, Yale Program on Aging and National Clinician Scholars Program

The call was moderated by:

• Michael Steinman, MD, Professor of Medicine, UCSF, Co-Principal Investigator, US Deprescribing Research Network
• Sarah Berry, MD, MPH, Associate Director, Musculoskeletal Research Center, Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging, Research Associate, Professor of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School