Implementation science is the “study of methods to promote the adoption and integration of evidence-based practices, interventions, and policies into routine health care and public health settings to improve the impact on population health” (National Institutes of Health). The Einstein CTSA Health Research Implementation Core strives to bring together researchers and operational leaders across Montefiore Einstein to further implementation science and its positive impact on our patients and community.
The Health Systems Collaborative provides resources for designing and implementing research programs that efficiently translate effective strategies to improve health into practice in clinical settings and the community through expertise in patient centered outcomes research (PCOR), comparative effectiveness research (CER) and dissemination and implementation science (DIS). The Collaborative partners with the Montefiore Care Management Organization, Office of Community and Population Health, and Montefiore Medical Group.
The Goals of the Health Systems Collaborative are to:
- Facilitate multidisciplinary health research that engages the clinical delivery system
- Advance MHS as a vehicle for implementation and dissemination of research advances
Services:
- Consultative services for faculty and staff interested in implementation science research
- Monthly works-in-progress seminars for faculty and staff pursuing implementation science research
- Organizing quarterly Implementation Science Grand Rounds for internal and external participants
Contact Sarah Lewis at sarah.lewis@einsteinmed.edu for more information.
Grand Rounds
Implementation Science Grand Rounds are held quarterly and feature accomplished and important Implementation Science researchers discussing their work and research for the Montefiore Einstein community and beyond. For more information contact sarah.lewis@einsteinmed.edu.
Past Grand Rounds:
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Nathalie Moise M.D., M.S., FAHA: Blueprints for change: Designing Precise, Mechanism-driven implementation strategies
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Andrew Beck M.D., M.P.H.: Developing and implementing an institutional approach to the pursuit of excellent and equitable pediatric health outcomes
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John Pateña M.P.H., M.A.: Global mental health implementation science: Scaling-up task-sharing psychological interventions in low- and middle-income countries
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Jason Adelman M.D., M.S.: Will my innovation help improve clinical practice? A Learning Health System Approach to Evaluate Interventions to Improve Patient Care
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Kevin Fiori MD, MPH, MS: Experiments in Implementation Research: Community Health Worker programs from Northern Togo to the South Bronx
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Peter Margolis, M.D. Ph.D.: Healthier Together: Digitally-enabled learning health networks of patients, clinicians, and researchers to transform care
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How Does Community Engagement Influence Patient-Centered Research? A Case Study from Baltimore
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Healthcare's hard look in the mirror: learning from the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Rinad Beidas, Ph.D.: Harnessing implementation science for impact
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Anne Sales, Ph.D., R.N.: Current state of methods in implementation and implementation science
Education and training:
EQUIP at Montefiore Einstein
The EQUIP Center for Learning Health System (LHS) Science brings together three world-class academic institutions in New York City — Columbia University, Weill Cornell Medicine, and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and their affiliated healthcare delivery systems, NewYork-Presbyterian and Montefiore Health System. We provide faculty who are new or early stage researchers with funding, education, training, mentorship, tools, and resources to successfully complete a systemwide LHS research project and build a foundation of knowledge and skills to pursue future LHS research. Led by Columbia, the EQUIP Center will train, fund, and support embedded LHS Scientists by leveraging the complementary and multidisciplinary strengths of each institution, all well-represented in the Center leadership and integrated across 3 cores: administration, research education, and research and data analysis.
Local PI: Sharon Rikin, MD, MS
EQUIP at Montefiore Einstein
Shiu Y. Kwok, MD PhD Learning Health Systems Pilot Grants
The Shiu Y. Kwok, MD PhD Learning Health Systems Pilot Grants supports faculty conducting Learning Health Systems (LHS) projects with pilot project funding and intensive mentorship "studios" to drive innovation, implementation, and impact within the Montefiore Health System. The initiative promotes the adoption, adaptation, integration, scalability, and sustainability of evidence-based interventions, tools, policies, and guidelines to improve health and well-being in areas of health system priorities.
LHS bring together researchers, clinicians, and community members to accelerate, innovate, and implement rigorous quality improvement and implementation science projects to narrow the gap between evidence and practice. Projects should focus on 1) Implementing methods to promote the adoption and integration of evidence-based practices and interventions into outpatient and inpatient healthcare settings, 2) Identifying barriers and facilitators to adoption of best practices in outpatient and inpatient settings, or 3) Conducting trials to identify more effective strategies for real-world implementation of evidence-based practices into routine clinical care. Projects that address priorities identified by health system leaders will be given preference.
Health System Research Priorities
- Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Practice: Integrate tools for diagnostics, decision support, and workflow optimization
- Patient Experience: Enhance patient-centeredness of care delivery
- Workforce Initiatives and Healthy Work Environment: Address burnout, retention, and team-based care
- Increasing Participation in Clinical Trials: Improve diversity, access, and integration of trials into routine care
- Age-Friendly Health Systems: Improve comprehensive, coordinated care for people age 65 and older
Grant Program Overview
Two proposals and Shiu Y. Kwok, MD PhD Learning Health Systems Scholars will be selected each year. The scholars will participate in monthly “studios,” which are a series of group meetings between the scholars, Learning Health System leaders, and other individuals with subject matter or operational expertise in the specific project (e.g. health informatics, specific clinical expertise). During these meetings, the scholars will receive mentorship and research design expertise, project implementation and dissemination support, support with statistical analysis. Scholars will also participate in existing monthly learning health systems working group meetings. Scholars will complete a capstone presentation on progress, outcomes, and next steps at the end of one year.
Timeline and Deadlines:
- The 2025 deadline has passed. Please check back here in Summer 2026 for information regarding the next funding cycle.
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