Quinn R Pack

Quinn R Pack is an Associate Professor at UMass Chan Medical School, specifically at the Baystate Regional Campus. He holds dual appointments in the Department of Medicine and the Department of Healthcare Delivery and Population Sciences.

• Brigham Young University - BS Chemistry
• Mayo Medical School - MS Clinical Investigation
• University of Michigan Medical School - MD

Dr. Pack's research focuses primarily on cardiac rehabilitation, cardiology, and healthcare delivery systems. His work examines patient participation in cardiac rehabilitation programs, predictors of rehabilitation utilization, and outcomes associated with cardiac rehabilitation. He has conducted extensive research on barriers to cardiac rehabilitation, including smoking status, employment status, and geographic factors.

His publication record shows consistent research productivity with a focus on cardiac rehabilitation quality improvement, patient adherence, and healthcare delivery models. Recent work includes examining hospital-level variation in cardiac rehabilitation use among Medicare beneficiaries and exploring opportunities for hybrid care models through county-level cardiac rehabilitation and broadband availability analysis.

• Co-author on American Heart Association Scientific Statements on Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Research on cardiac rehabilitation utilization and barriers
• Studies on tobacco use and cardiac rehabilitation participation
• Work on predicting early dropout in cardiac rehabilitation

Dr. Pack collaborates extensively with colleagues at UMass Chan, particularly with Dr. Peter Lindenauer and Dr. Tara Lagu, as well as with researchers from other institutions. His work often involves large datasets and national surveys to understand patterns of cardiac rehabilitation utilization and identify opportunities for quality improvement.

His research has important implications for improving access to and effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation programs, particularly for vulnerable populations and in rural settings where healthcare resources may be limited.