 Rodney
Hayward, M.D., Associate Director of the University
of Michigan Clinical Scholars Program, is the recipient
of the 2005 Under Secretary’s Award for Outstanding
Achievement in Health Services Research. The award was
presented during the 2005 VA
Health Services Research and Development (HSR&D)
national meeting.
The award recognizes a VA researcher whose work has
led to major improvements in the quality of veterans’
health care, has made key contributions to the future
of HSR&D through excellence in training and mentorship,
and has enhanced the visibility and reputation of VA
research through national leadership.
Hayward is the Director of the VA
Center for Practice Management & Outcomes Research
and a Professor of Medicine & Public Health at the
University of Michigan. He received his training in
health services research as a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical
Scholar at UCLA. Dr. Hayward's current and past work
includes studies examining measurement of inpatient
quality, access to medical care, environmental and educational
factors affecting physician practice patterns, and quality
improvement. His current work is focused on quality
measurement and provider practice patterns, and the
organization of care for chronic illnesses (e.g., diabetes).
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