Institute for Health Care Studies

The mission of the Institute for Health Care Studies (IHCS) is to improve the health care available to Michigan residents through research, policy analysis, education and outreach, and support of quality improvement activities. The institute achieves its mission through an ongoing commitment to several specific functions:

Supporting externally-funded health services research by MSU faculty members on issues of quality of care, access to care and eliminating disparities in quality of care

Organizing conferences, workshops, and seminars for various audiences; participating in the educational functions of several MSU colleges; and participating in the educational activities of other organizations

Conducting health-policy analysis and health-policy research for decision-makers at local, state and national levels

Providing data management and other research support services for MSU faculty who are conducting clinical, epidemiological and health services research

Institute for Health Care Studies Web site
http://www.ihcs.msu.edu/

Director
Denise Holmes, M.S.

Contact Information
Institute for Health Care Studies
D132 West Fee Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824
Phone: (517) 432-4325
Fax: (517) 353-4701