“There has never been a more compelling moment for learning health systems in rehabilitation. This essential expectation of health care — that knowledge of prior patient outcomes must shape our treatment of future patients — is deceptively simple. Developments in electronic medical records, artificial intelligence, mobile technology and frameworks for collaboration, make this expectation achievable in rehabilitation. Boston University’s Sargent College is thrilled to be a partner in the LeaRRn collaboration, working with some of the nation’s most influential innovators and leading programs in this important effort.”

Christopher A. Moore, PhD

Dean, College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, Sargent College
Professor, Department of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences, Boston University

“Learning health systems (LHS), a great health care research resource, are rarely focused on patients’ rehabilitation.  The Learning Health Systems Rehabilitation Research Network (LeaRRn), a NIH funded collaborative effort of Brown University, the University of Pittsburgh and Boston University, is an innovative resource that will foster health systems research to improve the quality and value of rehabilitation patient care.  I congratulate Dr. Resnik and her collaborators on a timely and important accomplishment and look forward to seeing the fruits of their labor.”

Alan M. Jette, PT, PhD, MPH, FAPTA

Professor, PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences, and Physical Therapy; MGH Institute of Health Professions