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Kathleen M.B. Balestracci is an Associate Research Scientist in Cardiovascular Medicine and Director of the Center for Outcomes Research & Evaluation (CORE) at Yale University School of Medicine. She specializes in developing quality measures for healthcare delivery, with expertise in patient-reported outcomes (PRO) and electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs). Her roles include overseeing quality measurement initiatives and leading evaluations of mental health programs like the Intensive In-Home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Service (IICAPS).
Dr. Balestracci holds a PhD in Epidemiology and Public Health from Yale University, an MSW in Policy & Planning from the University of Connecticut, and a BA in Sociology & Anthropology from Haverford College. Her research interests span healthcare quality improvement, health policy, and the application of PRO measures in clinical settings.
Her work has addressed critical issues such as outpatient surgical care trends, barriers to implementing patient-centered payment models, and treatment approaches for at-risk youth. Collaborations with organizations like CORE and the Child Study Center highlight her interdisciplinary approach to advancing healthcare systems.
Her contributions include pioneering evaluations of in-home psychiatric services and foster care outcomes, reflecting a commitment to evidence-based solutions for vulnerable populations.