Experience
Thank you for visiting! I am a mission-driven research epidemiologist who has been involved in applied public health for nearly 20 years. Most recently I’ve been focused on measuring the financial impact of innovative care delivery models for behavioral health and mental health care models within digital and telehealth environments. My experience has focused on health equity, social risks, infectious diseases, vaccines, and other population health outcomes. I bring academic rigor to health organizations looking to make people healthier and happier while reducing costs and have partnered with payers, government agencies, integrated health networks, and community-based organizations in her professional experience.
My work as a first author and contributing researcher has been presented at national conferences and webinars, and published in journals such as PLoS Medicine, Journal of General Internal Medicine, Vaccine, American Journal of Managed Care, and American Journal of Public Health. My methodological training includes Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Boston University School of Public Health. I have a PhD in Clinical and Population Health Research from the University of Massachusetts Medical School, an MPH in Global Health/Epidemiology from Boston University School of Public Health, and a BA in French and Chemistry from Colgate University in Hamilton, NY.
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Selected Experience
Publications in Peer-reviewed Journals
1. Huang S, Yokoe D, Stelling J, Placzek, H, et al. (2010) Automated Detection of Infectious Disease Outbreaks in Hospitals: A Retrospective Cohort Study. PLoS Medicine 7(2): e1000238. doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.1000238. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20186274.
2. Placzek H., Madoff L. (2011) The Use Of Immunization Information Systems in Vaccine Effectiveness Studies. Vaccine. 29; 399–411. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21087687.
3. Huang S, Placzek H, et al. (2011) Use of Medicare Claims to Rank Hospitals by Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Risk Following Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. Aug;32(8):775-83. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21768761
4. Placzek H, Madoff, L. Identification of Influenza Cases During the H1N1 Pandemic in Massachusetts Using Population-Based Hospital Discharge Data. Version 21. PLoS Currents: Influenza. 2011 Aug 1 [revised 2011 Aug 14]. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3156440/.
5. Huang S, Datta R, Rifas-Shiman S, Kleinman K, Placzek H et al. (2011) Colonization with Antibiotic-Susceptible Strains Protects against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus but not Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci Acquisition: A Nested Case-Control Study. Critical Care. 2011, 15:R210
http://ccforum.com/content/15/5/R210.
6. Placzek H, Madoff L. Effect of Race/Ethnicity on Pandemic H1N1-Related ICU Stay in Massachusetts. American Journal of Public Health. 2014 Jan;104(1):e31-8. Available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24228651.
7. Datta R, Kleinman K, Rifas-Shiman S, Placzek H et al. Confounding by indication affects antimicrobial risk factors for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus but not vancomycin-resistant enterococci acquisition. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control. 2014 Jun 1;3:19. doi: 10.1186/2047-2994-3-19. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24932407
8. Placzek H, Madoff L. Association of Age and Comorbidity on 2009 Pandemic H1N1-Related ICU Stay in Massachusetts. American Journal of Public Health. 2014 Nov;104(11):e118-25. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2014.302197. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25211746
9. Placzek H,et al. Prior Authorization in the Treatment of Patients with Fibromyalgia or Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. Pain Practice. 2015 Jan;15(1):E9-19. doi: 10.1111/papr.12258. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25387598
10. Eisenberg DF, Placzek H, et al. Cost and Consequences of Non-compliance of Osteoporosis Treatment. Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy. 2015 Jan;21(1):56-65. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25562773
11. Placzek H, et al. (2015) Clinical and Economic Burden of Commercially Insured Patients with Acromegaly in the United States: A Retrospective Analysis. Journal of Managed Care Pharmacy. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26679960
12. Placzek H, Krishna A, Gu T, Yu J, Modi A. (2015) Health care resource use and costs in women with osteoporosis who remain at high risk for fracture despite adherence to bisphosphonate treatment: an observational study. Current Medical Research and Opinion. Submitted for publication in June 2018.
13. Kansagra S, Placzek H, et al. Implementing a Large-Scale Screening and Linkage Program to Address Social Determinants of Health at a Safety Net System. Health Services Research. Submitted for publication in June 2018.
14. Berkowitz S, Placzek H., et al. Mechanisms Associated with Clinical Improvement in Interventions that Address Health-Related Social Needs: A Mixed Methods Analysis. Population Health Management. Submitted for publication in September 2018.
15. Hsu C, Placzek H, et al. Assessment of Social Determinants of Health and Navigation to Resources: Patient Perspectives on Program and Resources. Journal of General Internal Medicine. Preparing for submission in November 2018.
16. Manian N, Placzek H, Darby B, et al. Relationship between intervention dosage and success of resource connections in a social needs intervention. Public Health. 2020 Aug;185:324-331. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2020.05.058. Epub 2020 Jul 26. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32726729/
17. Schilling P, Placzek H, Chen S. Risk-adjusted cost performance for 90-day total knee arthroplasty episodes: Data and methods for comparing U.S. hospitals nationwide. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2020 Jun 3;102(11):971-982. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32251141/
18. Schilling P, Placzek H, Chen S. Risk-adjusted cost performance for 90-day total hip arthroplasty episodes: Data and methods for comparing U.S. hospitals nationwide. J Arthroplasty. 2020 Dec;35(12):3452-3463. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.06.042. Epub 2020 Jun 19. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32713725/
19. Placzek H, Hsu C, Levin S, Cheadle A. Intersecting Systemic and Personal Barriers to Accessing Social Services in Northern California. BMC Public Health. Accepted for publication in Nov 2021 issue.
20. Placzek H. Darby B, Kaplan R, Glassman J. Measuring Treatment Effect of a Care Coaching Intervention for Behavioral Health Needs. Am J Manag Care. 2022 Dec;28(12):644-652. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36525657/
Membership in Professional Societies
Associate Faculty, Ariadne Labs
International Society for Infectious Diseases
Society for Clinical and Translational Science Research
American Public Health Association
Reviewer
Vaccine, Elsevier Editorial System
American Journal of Public Health, APHA Editorial Manager
Epidemiology and Infection, Elsevier Editorial System
Testimonials
“Beyond her deep expertise in research and evaluation in the health care sector, Hilary is a strong manager and team leader. She has a keen eye for other’s strengths and is able to build and manage teams to best use these skill sets. This unique ability in combination with her strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders was a key asset on many of the interdisciplinary teams we worked with. ”
“I collaborated with Hilary for over 2 years on a wide variety of evaluation partnerships with major health systems across California. She demonstrated meticulous stewardship of data, attention to systems improvement, and refined interdepartmental communication all while driving forward innovations in managing evaluation partnerships. Hilary takes the time to understand the goals of a partner and collaborator and builds a process that generates products aligned with those goals.”
“One of her most impressive skills is her ability to pull people together from very different job backgrounds to work efficiently towards a common goal. Before, during, and after projects that are led by Hilary, there is never a doubt that a strong protocol has been established, high standards are adhered to, and everybody is on the same page.”
“Her extensive analytic expertise, process-oriented approach, and thoughtful contributions resulted in meaningful findings, as well as drove learning and professional growth within our team.”
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