Dr. Sara Singer

Biography

Sara Singer's research philosophy is rooted in a deep understanding of the healthcare system, influenced by her upbringing in a medical family. She has an MBA from Stanford and a PhD from Harvard in Health Management and Organizational Behavior. Her work focuses on how organizational behavior and management practices impact quality and innovation in healthcare delivery. Dr. Singer conducts studies on teams and organizations to determine how leaders and policymakers can improve healthcare systems through changes in leadership, culture, and interpersonal interactions. Her research program addresses the complexities of ensuring patient safety amid uncertainties in diagnosis and treatment, integrating fragmented services, and sustaining technological innovations. Dr. Singer has pioneered work in applying organizational theory to healthcare and is recognized as an expert in culture, safety, integrated care, and the implementation of innovations. Her efforts have contributed to the acceptance of cultural solutions as key elements in initiatives aimed at enhancing the safety and quality of healthcare. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of the patient's role in achieving care integration and improving organizations' capacity to positively impact health and well-being across communities and environments.

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