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Shubing Cai, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (SMD). Her research focuses on improving healthcare outcomes for elderly populations, particularly those with dementia, and addressing disparities in access to care. She examines nursing home quality, policy impacts on healthcare utilization, and the role of Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) in reducing institutionalization. Dr. Cai has received several awards, including the Erickson Foundation Award and the James G. Zimmer New Investigator Award, recognizing her contributions to geriatric research.
Her work spans gerontology, healthcare policy, and public health, with a focus on racial disparities in care transitions, end-of-life care, and opioid use patterns among vulnerable elderly groups. Recent studies include evaluating the National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care and analyzing how racial/ethnic composition influences outcomes in nursing homes during the pandemic.
- Key Research Areas: Dementia care management, nursing home quality improvement, HCBS policy analysis, racial equity in healthcare.
- Notable Contributions: Over 60 peer-reviewed articles on aging services, disparities in end-of-life care, and the impact of public health policies.
Dr. Cai collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to bridge clinical, policy, and demographic perspectives, aiming to optimize care for older adults with complex health needs.
