About Us
The Smith Center
We are a team of researchers and physicians using clinical trials and data analysis to assess the current state of cardiovascular care in the United States. We evaluate clinical practices, therapies and devices that are used to treat the full range of cardiovascular conditions. Our evidence-based studies point the way to better practices and better outcomes for patients.
We're fortunate to be associated with the CardioVascular Institute (CVI) at BIDMC, where cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and vascular surgeons provide comprehensive care for the heart and vascular system. The expertise of our physician colleagues is invaluable as we work together to rapidly apply the insights gained through our research to deliver the most effective care to our patients.
The Health Economics Section
The Health Economics Section focuses on using real-world data and mathematical modeling to examine the clinical and economic effects of diagnostic tests, new therapies, and public health measures on the cardiovascular health of the population.
Our overarching goal is to address important and timely clinical and policy-oriented questions to equitably advance population cardiovascular health. Specifically, we use: 1) survey, cohort, claims, and vital statistics data to examine the epidemiology of cardiovascular risk factors and outcomes in the US, with a focus on quantifying health disparities; 2) novel causal inference methods applied to large, often complex datasets to evaluate the real-world comparative effectiveness of novel treatments, including heterogeneous treatment effects in high-risk or underserved populations; and 3) decision analysis approaches and nationally representative simulation models to project the health and economic effects of clinical and policy interventions, including the long-term cost effectiveness of cardiovascular prevention and treatment.
Our Location
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
375 Longwood Ave., MASCO 4
Boston, MA 02215