Health Policy Institute
HPI's mission is
to enhance health
in the Pittsburgh region
by improving the policies
and other decisions
that influence health

 

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HPI Structure

Located in the Department of Health Policy & Management of the Graduate School of Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh to ensure an objective, community-oriented perspective in its work, HPI is guided by an Advisory Group comprised of foundation, business, healthcare, community, and university leaders. Grants from organizations represented by Advisory Group members and direct support from GSPH's Department of Health Policy & Management make possible HPI's work.

HPI pursues its mission to enhance health in the Pittsburgh region by improving healthcare decisionmaking through a variety of interrelated activities. The specific mix of activities varies according to the Advisory Group's assessment of the most productive use of resources.   HPI's staff includes Beaufort B. Longest, M. Allen Pond Professor of Health Policy and Management, as Director, Samuel A. Friede, Director, Governance Initiative and Linda S. Kalcevic, MLIS, Administrator.

Currently, HPI's key activities include:

Governance Initiative
Now in its 10th successful year, HPI’s Governance Briefings have proven to be one of the most effective programs in the Institute’s 28-year history. Briefings support board members and CEOs of the region’s healthcare organizations in their decision making by providing timely insights and information on contemporary governance challenges. These 90-minute monthly briefings are presented by healthcare leaders.

Available at no charge to all with interest in the topics, the briefings are well attended and highly rated by participants.  

Professional & Community Service
Dr. Longest is a member of the editorial board of the Health Services Research; Fellow, University of Pittsburgh’s Institute of Politics; and board member of the Johnson Institute for Responsible Leadership. He is a reviewer for Cardiovascular Biomarker Standardization Program interagency-agreement proposal, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute.

Mr. Friede serves on boards of Armstrong County Memorial Hospital and Center for Organ Recovery and Education and the ethics committee of
St. Clair Hospital. He is a consultant for Adagio Health, Baptist Homes, Presbyterian SeniorCare, and a planning facilitator for Children’s Community Pediatrics.

Publications and Presentations
Dr. Longest's publications include Managing Health Services Organizations and Systems, 5th ed. Managing Health Projects in Health Systems in Project Manager’s Handbook. Presentations included Health Policymaking & Medicare at the VA Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center; Health Reform and the Democratic Presidential Candidates for the Society of General Internal Medicine; Health Care Reform in the United States: A New Beginning or a New Continuation? at Pitt's European Union Center of Excellence and European Studies Center. He appeared on OnQ (WQED) Pittsburgh, Health Insurance 101.

Mr. Friede presented The Well Functioning Board at Bethlen Communities; How the Board and Management Can Work Collaboratively to Enhance Governance for the Healthcare Executives Association of Northeast Ohio; The Collaborative Roles and Responsibilities of the Board and Management at Ashtabula County Medical Center; and Engaging Network Board Members: Working Diligently & Enjoying Governance for the Faith-Based Network.

Collaborations
HPI undertakes a variety of collaborative and participatory activities through which its impact is extended, including UPMC, the University of Pittsburgh’s Institute of Politics, School of Law, and the Center for Continuing Education in Health Sciences. In addition, HPI participates in national and regional initiatives and activities that improve health and healthcare.

Academic Involvement
Dr. Longest and Mr. Friede participate in educating future generations of healthcare leaders by actively participating in academic programs of the Department of Health Policy & Management in the Graduate School of Public Health, and in other programs of the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Longest teaches Health Policy, an introduction to health policymaking in the United States and Managing Health Programs & Projects.

Mr. Friede teaches Fundamentals of Healthcare Governance, Integrated Delivery Systems and Networks, and Health and Medical Care Organization. As assistant professor of public health practice and director of external relations, he coordinates residencies, practica, mentorships, the executive-in-residence program, and assists graduating students with fellowships and/or employment.