Dr. Susan Miller

Professor

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Biography

Susan C. Miller is a Professor Emerita in Health Services, Research & Practice at Brown University School of Public Health. She obtained her PhD in gerontology and epidemiology, focusing her research on palliative hospice care and nursing home quality access. Dr. Miller is the principal investigator of various NIA-funded studies examining the impact of palliative care consultations on nursing homes and hospital emergency room usage near the end of life. Her work includes analyzing nursing home end-of-life care and the long-term care utilization and quality influenced by state policies and culture change practices. Throughout her career, she has held significant administrative and educational roles, contributing to systemic improvements in healthcare for older adults. Dr. Miller has been instrumental in several funded studies exploring factors influencing nursing home care and the impact of hospice care on quality indicators, aiming to inform policymakers and enhance access to quality long-term care, specifically for end-of-life scenarios.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emerita

1997-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Brown University • Providence, RI

Professor Emerita in Health Services, Policy Practice focusing on research and academic contributions in health services.

Awards

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Lifetime Achievement Award

2016-01-01
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Annual Paper Award

2016-01-01
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Ollie Randal Symposium Award

2011-01-01

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics