Sheps Center: Turning Digital Fumes into a Breath of Fresh Air

Gordon H. DeFriese Distinguished Lecture on Health Services Research and Health Policy: Turning Digital Fumes into a Breath of Fresh Air

The Sheps Center is excited to once again host the Gordon H. DeFriese Distinguished Lecture on Health Services Research and Health Policy, which has been a pinnacle event for the Center over the years. This lecture is a wonderful opportunity to hear from leading health services researchers and connect with colleagues across campus. This free event is open to all faculty, staff, students, and the public.

The hybrid lecture will take place in person in the Reeves Auditorium at the NC Botanical Garden AND via Zoom. The presentation will also be recorded for those who cannot attend live.

Speaker: Julia Adler-Milstein, PhD

Julia Adler-Milstein, PhD, is a Professor of Medicine and Director of the Center for Clinical Informatics and Improvement Research (CLIIR). Adler-Milstein is a leading researcher in health IT policy, with a specific focus on electronic health records and interoperability. She has examined policies and organizational strategies that enable effective use of electronic health records and promote interoperability. She is also an expert in EHR audit log data and its application to studying clinician behavior. Her research – used by researchers, health systems, and policymakers – identifies obstacles to progress and ways to overcome them.

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