Steven M Handler MD , PhD, CMD
1. Associate Professor with Tenure in Geriatric Medicine and Biomedical Informatics, University of Pittsburgh 2. Associate Chief of Staff, Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC), Veterans Administration Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) 3. Director, Technology Enhancing Cognition and Health - Geriatrics Research Education and Clinical Center (TECH-GRECC)
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1010 Delafield RdOfc 2A-221Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Phone+1 412-822-1650
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Education & Training
UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 2000 - 2002
Tufts University/Hallmark Health SystemResidency, Family Medicine, 1997 - 2000
Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolClass of 1997
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 2000 - 2026
Clinical Trials
- Feasibility of Using a Telemedicine Medication Delivery Unit for Older Adults Start of enrollment: 2011 Sep 01
- Enhancing the Detection and Management of Adverse Drug Events in Nursing Homes Start of enrollment: 2012 Jan 01
- Determining the Impact of a Medication Delivery Unit on Medication Adherence of Adults With Common Cardiac Conditions Start of enrollment: 2012 May 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Digital Health Readiness: Making Digital Health Care More Inclusive.Timothy Bober, Bruce L Rollman, Steven Handler, Andrew Watson, Lyndsay A Nelson
JMIR Mhealth and Uhealth. 2024-10-09 - Paying a Heavy Price: Costs of Care for People With Severe Obesity in Nursing Homes.Luisa Fernandez, Bianca Shieu, Alison Trinkoff, Nicholas Castle, David G Wolf
The Gerontologist. 2024-07-01 - Factors Associated With the Ability of US Nursing Homes to Accept Residents With Severe Obesity.Cynthia McMahan, Bianca Shieu, Alison Trinkoff, Nicholas Castle, David G Wolf
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. 2024-05-01
Press Mentions
Arkos Health, Created by Merger of 3 Companies, Sets Sights on Senior-Focused TelehealthJuly 20th, 2020
UPMC Launches Telemedicine Startup for Nursing Home PatientsSeptember 23rd, 2016
Grant Support
- Enhancing The Detection And Management Of Adverse Drug Events In The Nursing HomeAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2010–2012
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