Introduction
The Safety Net Providers' Strategic Alliance (SNPSA) is a safety net practice-based research network (PBRN) started in 2004 that includes federally qualified community health centers, free-clinics, and health clinics for the homeless. SNPSA is comprised of 20 practices and 120 primary care clinicians. The network’s clinicians and practice administrators comprise a steering committee that meets quarterly to conduct research project development, implementation, interpretation, dissemination and application of findings. SNPSA has conducted 16 PBRN studies. Through their participation, SNPSA clinicians obtain training in research design and practice-based research methods, and a subset engage in year-long PBRN training fellowships. SNPSA members seek to use research findings to improve practice and support health policy advocacy to close gaps in the safety net.
Network Leadership
Ann Reichsman, MD - Network Director
As Medical Director at Neighborhood Family Practice, Dr. Reichsman is recognized as leader in the delivery of high quality community health care. Dr. Ann Reichsman graduated from Antioch College in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences and a minor in Dance. She received her MD degree from the State University of New York: Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York in 1977. Dr. Reichsman did her Residency in Family Medicine at MetroHealth Medical Center. Dr. Reichsman is Board Certified in Family Medicine. She currently has the academic appointment of Assistant Clinical Professor at the School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University. In 1996 Dr. Reichsman was recognized as the Family Physician of the Year by the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians. In 2008 Dr. Reichsman was named the Physician Health Care Hero by Crain's Cleveland Business Magazine.
As Medical Director at Neighborhood Family Practice, Dr. Reichsman is recognized as leader in the delivery of high quality community health care. Dr. Ann Reichsman graduated from Antioch College in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences and a minor in Dance. She received her MD degree from the State University of New York: Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York in 1977. Dr. Reichsman did her Residency in Family Medicine at MetroHealth Medical Center. Dr. Reichsman is Board Certified in Family Medicine. She currently has the academic appointment of Assistant Clinical Professor at the School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University. In 1996 Dr. Reichsman was recognized as the Family Physician of the Year by the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians. In 2008 Dr. Reichsman was named the Physician Health Care Hero by Crain's Cleveland Business Magazine.
Kelly Burgess, MPA - Clinical Research Facilitator
Kelly Burgess is a Research Associate and Clinical Research Facilitator with thePBRN Shared Resource in the Department of Family Medicine & Community Health at Case Western Reserve University. She is directly involved in planning, developing, and executing research and quality improvement projects in collaboration with primary care providers, community organizations, academic investigators, and community members. She has specialized training and experience in the areas of program evaluation and quality improvement, data analysis, social & organizational network analysis, and network facilitation. Kelly would like to meet with you to discuss your practice-based research ideas and how the PBRN may be helpful to you and your practice!Kelly Burgess is a Research Associate and Clinical Research Facilitator with the PBRN Shared Resource in the Department of Family Medicine & Community Health at Case Western Reserve University. She is directly involved in planning, developing, and executing research and quality improvement projects in collaboration with primary care providers, community organizations, academic investigators, and community members. She has specialized training and experience in the areas of program evaluation and quality improvement, data analysis, social & organizational network analysis, and network facilitation. Kelly would like to meet with you to discuss your practice-based research ideas and how the PBRN may be helpful to you and your practice!
Kelly Burgess is a Research Associate and Clinical Research Facilitator with thePBRN Shared Resource in the Department of Family Medicine & Community Health at Case Western Reserve University. She is directly involved in planning, developing, and executing research and quality improvement projects in collaboration with primary care providers, community organizations, academic investigators, and community members. She has specialized training and experience in the areas of program evaluation and quality improvement, data analysis, social & organizational network analysis, and network facilitation. Kelly would like to meet with you to discuss your practice-based research ideas and how the PBRN may be helpful to you and your practice!Kelly Burgess is a Research Associate and Clinical Research Facilitator with the PBRN Shared Resource in the Department of Family Medicine & Community Health at Case Western Reserve University. She is directly involved in planning, developing, and executing research and quality improvement projects in collaboration with primary care providers, community organizations, academic investigators, and community members. She has specialized training and experience in the areas of program evaluation and quality improvement, data analysis, social & organizational network analysis, and network facilitation. Kelly would like to meet with you to discuss your practice-based research ideas and how the PBRN may be helpful to you and your practice!