Pediatric Physicians' Organization at Children's
Status:
Active
Registered Date:
PBRN Acronym:
PPOC
PBRN Type:
Pediatric Network (at least 75% are pediatricians or specialize in child health)
Network Category:
Established
City:
Wellesley
State:
Massachusetts
Zip:
02481
Main Phone:
617-919-4074
Website:
PBRN Director Name:
Louis Vernacchio
PBRN Director Email:
louis.vernacchio@childrens.harvard.edu
PBRN Principal Investigator 1 Name:
Louis Vernacchio
PBRN Principal Investigator 1 Email:
louis.vernacchio@childrens.harvard.edu
Geographic Coverage:
State-wide
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
Massachusetts
Network Founded:
2008
PBRN Mission Statement:
To enhance member pediatricians' ability to deliver the highest quality patient care to the children they serve. In addition, the PPOC will improve the professional satisfaction and operational effectiveness of its members. This mission can best be achieved through integration of the collective expertise of its members in collaboration with Children's Hospital and the Physicians' Organization at Children's.
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Cancer
Comparative effectiveness research on improving healthcare systems and/or patient experiences
Coordination of care for complex patients
Obesity, physical activity, and/or diet and nutrition
Substance abuse (alcohol and drug abuse)
Current or Past Research Interests Comments :
Cancer: Otitis media
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
300
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
80
Approximate Number of Patients:
300000
