Research Services
We provide tailored research solutions to help community health centers improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Our team conducts comprehensive data analysis, patient outcome studies, and population health assessments. Our expertise extends to establishing new research departments for FQHCs, community health centers and non-profits offering actionable insights to enhance care delivery, optimizing resources, and identifying funding opportunities. Whether you need support with clinical research/trials, program evaluations, or grant writing, our evidence-based approach ensures your health center thrives in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.
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We help you establish new research units and infrastructure for FQHCs/ Community Health Centers. Building from ground up offering you:
Fractional Research Director
Research staff recruitment, training and onboarding
Brainstorming and initiating tailored research project
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Collaborate with your health center to design and implement clinical trials that assess new treatments or interventions. Our team ensures compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements, helping you generate reliable, actionable data.
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Use data analytics to assess the health needs of the populations you serve. This includes analyzing demographics, health behaviors, and outcomes to inform targeted interventions that improve overall community health.
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Investigate how various treatments and interventions impact patient outcomes. We analyze patient data to identify trends, measure success, and recommend improvements, helping your health center offer more effective care.
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Customized research training tailored to the needs of your health centers
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Measure the success of your existing health programs. Our team provides comprehensive evaluations that identify strengths and areas for improvement, ensuring your programs meet community needs and provide high value.
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Enhance your chances of securing funding by integrating rigorous research into your grant proposals. We assist with gathering relevant data, performing needs assessments, and framing your proposal to meet funders' requirements.
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Provide end-to-end data management services, from collection to advanced statistical analysis. We turn your data into actionable insights that help optimize operations, improve patient care, and drive strategic decisions.
Our Work
Nguyen, A. M., Klege, R. A., Menders, T., Verma, C., Marcello, S., Crabtree, B. F. “Strategies for Implementing Behavioral Health in Health Centers.” Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 2024.
Berko, J. C., Klege, R. A., Goodman, D. T., Casimir, G., Gabriel, C. J. “Dental-Nutrition Counselling for Overweight and Obese Children: Evidence from a Pilot Study.” International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 2024.
Amuakwa-Mensah, F., Amuakwa-Mensah, S., Klege, R. A., Adom, P. K. "Stockpiling and food worries: Changing habits and choices in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic." Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, 2021.
Amuakwa-Mensah, F., Klege, R. A., Adom, P. K., Köhlin, G. "COVID-19 and handwashing: Implications for water use in sub-Saharan Africa." Water Resources and Economics, 2021.
Bateman Jr, M. T., McCarthy, C., & Alli, K. (2020). Linked pharmacist-provider new patient visits in primary care. The American Journal of Managed Care, 26(5), e162-e165.
Budde, K. S., Friedman, D., Alli, K., Randell, J., Kang, B., & Feuerstein, S. D. (2017). Integrating behavioral health and primary care in two New Jersey federally qualified Health Centers. Psychiatric Services, 68(11), 1095-1097.
McCarthy, C., Bateman Jr, T., Gregg, S., Madsen, D., Wagner, M., & Alli, K. (2015, May). Impact of pharmacist-led training of nurses and medical assistants on medication reconciliation knowledge in a Federally Qualified Health Center. In PHARMACOTHERAPY (Vol. 35, No. 5, pp. E79-E79). 111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ USA: WILEY-BLACKWELL.
Klege, R. A., Nguyen, A. M., Menders, T., Verma, C., Berko, J. "Facilitators and Challenges of Implementing Behavioral Health Model: Evidence from a New Jersey Demonstration Project. Manuscript presented at Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA) Conference 2021. Phoenix, AZ
Bateman MT, McCarthy CE, Madsen D, Gregg S, Alli K, Wagner ML. Clinical pharmacist-led point-of-care hemoglobin A1c initiative to improve management of diabetes mellitus. Poster presented at: National Association of Community Health Center 2016 Community Health Institute and Expo. 2016 Aug 28-30; Chicago, IL.
McCarthy CE, Bateman MT, Gregg S, Madsen D, Wagner ML, Alli K. Impact of pharmacist-led training of nurses and medical assistants on medication reconciliation knowledge in a Federally Qualified Health Center. Poster presented at: American College of Clinical Pharmacy Virtual Poster Symposium. 2015 May 18.
Wagner ML, Bateman MT, McCarthy C, Alli K. Integration of clinical pharmacy services in a Federally Qualified Health Center [abstract]. 2017 Community Health Institute (CHI) & eXpo Poster Presentation Guide. 2017 Aug.
Others
Klege, R. A., Amuakwa-Mensah, F., Visser, M. "Tenancy and energy choices in Rwanda. A replication and extension study." World Development Perspectives, 2022.
Klege, R. A., Visser, M., Datta, S., Darling, M. "The Power of Nudging: Using Feedback, Competition, and Responsibility Assignment to Save Electricity in a Non-residential Setting." Environmental and Resource Economics, 2022.
Klege, R. A., Visser, M., Clarke, R. P. "Competition and gender in the lab vs field: Experiments from off-grid renewable energy entrepreneurs in Rural Rwanda." Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics, 2021.
Barron, M., Clarke, R. P., Elam, A., Klege, R. A., Shankar, A., Visser, M. 'Gender and Entrepreneurship in the Renewable Energy Sector of Rwanda' in IDS Bulletin, 2020.
Amuakwa-Mensah, F., Klege, R. A., Adom, P. K., Amoah, A., Hagan, E. "Unveiling the energy saving role of banking performance in Sub-Sahara Africa." Energy Economics, 2018.