BSR Upcoming Workshop Spotlight: Changing Ownership of Health Care Entities in the U.S.

BSR is hosting a virtual workshop on Changing Ownership of Health Care Entities in the U.S. on Thursday, September 4 and Friday, September 5 from 10 AM to 2 PM ET to explore trends in health care delivery, focusing on health care contexts (e.g., hospitals, nursing homes) that are consolidating and/or being acquired by investment-oriented groups, such as private equity firms (PE) or real-estate investment trusts (REITs).

To further the understanding of what these trends mean for patient health outcomes, this workshop will feature sessions that:

• Describe more recent trends in hospital/health system consolidation; acquisition of nursing homes; and hospices by large chains

• Identify the different types of institutions increasingly involved in health care over the last two decades, particularly newer players

• Describe implications for patient health, as well as data needs and reasons for gaps in this evidence

• Explore responses from society and communities, such as providers, employers, and policymakers

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“Medication Adherence in Hypertension: A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial”

Saul Blecker, MD, MHS is an Associate Professor of Population Health and Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. He is a general internal medicine physician and researcher focused on improving the quality of care and outcomes for patients with chronic disease. In his research, Dr. Blecker uses electronic health record (EHR) and other large clinical datasets to understand gaps in evidence-based care delivery. He utilizes findings from this data-driven work to guide the development and implementation of electronic tools to improve patient care. Additionally, he uses a combination of advanced analytics, implementation science and practice redesign to address patient adherence to evidence-based therapies.

“Medication Adherence in Hypertension: A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial”

Presentation by and discussion with first author Saul Blecker, MD, MHS

Thursday, September 25, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00PM ET

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Using an Experimental Medicine Approach to Design Behavioral Interventions for Older Adults Living Alone with Cognitive Decline: Guidance for Preparing Proposals to the ASU Roybal Center Webinar

Sep 18, 2025 11:00 AM MST

The ASU Roybal Center funds NIH Stage 0–IV behavioral trials focused on developing and testing technology-enabled lifestyle interventions for older adults living alone with cognitive decline. Funded trials apply a mechanism of behavior change (MoBC) approach to identify and test the specific processes or pathways through which interventions are expected influence behavior. This webinar will provide an overview of the Center’s funding priorities and offer guidance on preparing proposals and designing trials that align with the Center’s mission and scope.

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