Dr. E. Andrew Balas

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Old Dominion University
College of Health Sciences
DeanAppointed: 2004
Old Dominion University
Health Sciences
ProfessorAppointed: 2004
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Mailing Address

Old Dominion University
College of Health Sciences
Norfolk, Virginia 23529
United States

Contact Information

Phone: (757) 683-4960
Fax: (757) 683-5674
abalas@odu.edu

Qualifications

Ph.D., University of Utah, Health Informatics, 1991.
Eotvos University of Science, Applied Mathematics, 1983.
M.D., Semmelweis University, Medicine, 1977.

Expertise and Research Interests

Dr. Balas' international policy experience and public health interests include the transfer of research to practice, the role of new technologies in meeting public needs, surveillance and risk factor studies, and assessment of innovative interventions such as information and bio-technologies. The evidence research conducted by Balas has focused on empowering people through informing them. His multidisciplinary projects have identified the effective components of numerous information interventions and advanced the computerization of essential health information, particularly telecare services, patient education, preventive care prompts, and feedback to health professionals. His studies also furthered the controlled testing and cost analyses of emerging health information technologies.

His credentials include over 90 peer-reviewed scientific articles in addition to various textbooks and invited papers. He has published reviews and editorials in the "Journal of the American Medical Association" (JAMA), "British Medical Journal," "Archives of Internal Medicine," "Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association," "Healthcare Financial Management," "Pediatric Annals," and other periodicals. During the last ten years, he has been responsible for over eight million dollars of externally funded research as principal investigator/project director.

Keywords

COS Keywords:

Community Health, International Planning Or Policy, Medical Informatics, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Risk Factor Analysis.

Additional Terms:

Medical Informatics.

Languages

(Reading, Writing, Speaking)

Hungarian: (Fluent, Fluent, Fluent)
German: (Functional, Basic, Basic)
French: (Functional, Basic, None)
Russian: (Basic, Basic, Functional)

Memberships

American Medical Informatics Association
European Community Studies Association

Honors and Awards

1999, Statement of Recognition, United States Congressional Records
1998, Elected Fellow, American College of Medical Informatics
1997-1998, Health Policy Fellow, Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences
1997, Helen Yerger/L. Vann Seawall Best Article Award, Journal of Healthcare Financial Management
1986, Visiting Scholar, Uppsala University, Sweden
1985, Award, Serving the Nation
1984, National Kidney Foundation Research Fellow, European Dialysis and Transplant Registry, London, United Kingdom
1982, Award, Outstanding Work in Health Services
1977, Jahn Award for Academic Excellence, Semmelweis University
1974, Madzsar Commemorative Medal, Semmelweis University
Graduate Summa cum Laude, Medical School class

Previous Positions

2002-2004, Dean, Saint Louis University, School of Public Health
1999-2002, Director, University of Missouri, European Union Center
1999-2002, Weil Distinguished Professor with Tenure, University of Missouri, Health Policy
1998-2002, Director, University of Missouri, Center for Health Care Quality
1998, American Political Science Association Fellow, United States Senate, Labor Subcommittee on Public Health and Safety
1997-1999, Associate Professor, University of Missouri, Health Services Management
1992-1999, Senior Fellow, National Center for Managed Health Care Administration
1991-1999, Research Associate, University of Missouri, Medical Informatics Group
1989-1991, Public Health Research Fellow, University of Utah and LDS Hospital
1984, Research Fellow, European Dialysis and Transplant Registry, London, U.K.
1984-1988, Vice President, Institute of Medical Informatics and Computing, Budapest
1978-1983, Research Assistant Professor, Semmelweis
1978-1979, Army Physician, Institute of Military Technology, Budapest
1977-1980, Physical Consultant, National Institute of Internal Medicine, Budapest

Publications

  • Wutoh R, Boren SA, Balas EA, eLearning: a review of Internet-based continuing medical education, The Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, 24(1), 20-30, Winte 2004 Abstract
  • Balas EA, Krishna S, Kretschmer RA, Cheek TR, Lobach DF, Boren SA, Computerized knowledge management in diabetes care, Medical Care, 42(6), 610-21, Jun 2004 Abstract
  • Krishna S, Francisco BD, Balas EA, Konig P, Graff GR, Madsen RW, Randomized trial, Internet-enabled interactive multimedia asthma education program: a randomized trial, Pediatrics, 111(3), 503-10, Mar 2003 Abstract
  • Maglaveras N, Koutkias V, Chouvarda I, Goulis DG, Avramides A, Adamidis D, Louridas G, Balas EA, Home care delivery through the mobile telecommunications platform: the Citizen Health System (CHS) perspective, International Journal of Medical Informatics, 68(1-3), 99-111, Dec 2002 Abstract
  • Nerlich M, Balas EA, Schall T, Stieglitz SP, Filzmaier R, Asbach P, Dierks C, Lacroix A, Watanabe M, Sanders JH, Doarn CR, Merrell RC, G8 Global Health Applications Subproject 4, Teleconsultation Practice Guidelines: Report From G8 Global Health Applications Subproject 4, Telemedicine Journal and E-health : the Official Journal of the American Telemedicine Association., 8(4), 411-8, Winter 2002
  • Holmes JH, Balas EA, Boren SA, A guide for developing patient safety curricula for undergraduate medical education, Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : Jamia, 9(6 Suppl), S124-7, Nov-D 2002 Abstract
  • West TD, Gupta M, Balas EA, West DA, Identifying cost management strategies in dialysis clinics: sustainable savings with positive outcomes, The American Journal of Managed Care, 8(5), 449-60, May 2002 Abstract
  • Pakpahan R, Balas EA, Boren SA, Computable decision modules for patient safety in child health care, Proceedings / Amia ... Annual Symposium. Amia Symposium, 592-6, 2002 Abstract
  • Krishna S, Balas EA, Boren SA, Maglaveras N, Patient acceptance of educational voice messages: a review of controlled clinical studies, Methods of Information in Medicine, 41(5), 360-9, 2002 Abstract
  • Maglaveras N, Chouvarda I, Koutkias V, Meletiadis S, Haris K, Balas EA, Information technology can enhance quality in regional health delivery, Methods of Information in Medicine, 41(5), 393-400, 2002 Abstract
  • DeLeo G, Krishna S, Balas EA, Maglaveras N, Boren SA, Beltrame F, Fato M, WEB-WAP based telecare, Proceedings / Amia ... Annual Symposium. Amia Symposium, 200-4, 2002 Abstract
  • Maglaveras N, Gogou G, Chouvarda I, Koutkias V, Lekka I, Giaglis G, Adamidis D, Karvounis C, Louridas G, Goulis D, Avramidis A, Balas EA, Communication infrastructure in a contact center for home care monitoring of chronic disease patients, Proceedings / Amia ... Annual Symposium. Amia Symposium, 479-83, 2002 Abstract
  • Balas EA, Information systems can prevent errors and improve quality, Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : Jamia, 8(4), 398-9, Jul-A 2001 Abstract
  • Balas EA, Trends in antihypertensive drug therapy by US office-based physicians, Hypertension, 37(5), E12, May 2001 Abstract
  • Maglaveras N, Koutkias V, Meletiadis S, Chouvarda I, Balas EA, The role of wireless technology in home care delivery, Medinfo, 10(Pt 1), 835-9, 2001 Abstract
  • West DA, Balas EA, West TD, Financial managers' costing expertise is needed in clinical trials, Journal of Health Care Finance, 27(1), 11-20, Fall 2000 Abstract
  • Balas EA, Weingarten S, Garb CT, Blumenthal D, Boren SA, Brown GD, Improving preventive care by prompting physicians, Archives of Internal Medicine, 160(3), 301-8, Feb 2000 Abstract
  • Balas EA, Iakovidis I, Distance technologies for patient monitoring. Interview by Abi Berger, Bmj (clinical Research Ed.), 319(7220), 1309, Nov 1999 Abstract
  • Boren SA, Balas EA, Evidence-based quality measurement, Journal of Ambulatory Care Management, 22(3), 17-23, Jul 1999 Abstract
  • Balas EA, From appropriate care to evidence-based medicine, Pediatric Annals, 27(9), 581-4, Sep 1998 Abstract
  • Balas EA, A conversation with E. Andrew Balas, M.D, Managed Care (langhorne, Pa.), 7(2), 37-41, Feb 1998 Abstract
  • Balas EA, Boren SA, Griffing G, Computerized management of diabetes: a synthesis of controlled trials, Proceedings / Amia ... Annual Symposium. Amia Symposium, 295-9, 1998 Abstract
  • Balas EA, Boren SA, Hicks LL, Chonko AM, Stephenson K, Effect of linking practice data to published evidence. A randomized controlled trial of clinical direct reports, Medical Care, 36(1), 79-87, Jan 1998 Abstract
  • Balas EA, Su KC, Solem JF, Li ZR, Brown G, Upgrading clinical decision support with published evidence: what can make the biggest difference?, Medinfo, 9 Pt 2, 845-8, 1998 Abstract
  • Balas EA, Kretschmer RA, Gnann W, West DA, Boren SA, Centor RM, Nerlich M, Gupta M, West TD, Soderstrom NS, Interpreting cost analyses of clinical interventions, Jama : the Journal of the American Medical Association, 279(1), 54-7, Jan 1998 Abstract
  • Krishna S, Balas EA, Spencer DC, Griffin JZ, Boren SA, Clinical trials of interactive computerized patient education: implications for family practice, Journal of Family Practice, 45(1), 25-33, Jul 1997 Abstract
  • Balas EA, Jaffrey F, Kuperman GJ, Boren SA, Brown GD, Pinciroli F, Mitchell JA, Electronic communication with patients. Evaluation of distance medicine technology, Jama : the Journal of the American Medical Association, 278(2), 152-9, Jul 1997 Abstract
  • Balas EA, Stockham MG, Mitchell JA, Sievert ME, Ewigman BG, Boren SA, In search of controlled evidence for health care quality improvement, Journal of Medical Systems, 21(1), 21-32, Feb 1997 Abstract
  • Marshall J, Balas EA, Reid JC, Technique for efficient information retrieval in outpatient systems, Proceedings : a Conference of the American Medical Informatics Association / ... Amia Annual Fall Symposium. Amia Fall Symposium., 76-80, 1997 Abstract
  • Harr DS, Balas EA, Mitchell J, Developing quality indicators as educational tools to measure the implementation of clinical practice guidelines, American Journal of Medical Quality : the Official Journal of the American College of Medical Quality., 11(4), 179-85, Winte 1996 Abstract
  • Balas EA, Boren SA, Brown GD, Ewigman BG, Mitchell JA, Perkoff GT, Effect of physician profiling on utilization. Meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials, Journal of General Internal Medicine : Official Journal of the Society for Research and Education in Primary Care Internal Medicine., 11(10), 584-90, Oct 1996 Abstract
  • West TD, Balas EA, West DA, Contrasting RCC, RVU, and ABC for managed care decisions. A case study compares three widely used costing methods and finds one superior, Healthcare Financial Management : Journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association., 50(8), 54-61, Aug 1996 Abstract
  • West DA, Hicks LL, Balas EA, West TD, Profitable capitation requires accurate costing, Nursing Economic$, 14(3), 162-170, 150, May-J 1996 Abstract
  • Balas EA, Austin SM, Mitchell JA, Ewigman BG, Bopp KD, Brown GD, The clinical value of computerized information services. A review of 98 randomized clinical trials, Archives of Family Medicine, 5(5), 271-8, May 1996 Abstract
  • Balas EA, Li ZR, Spencer DC, Jaffrey F, Brent E, Mitchell JA, An expert system for performance-based direct delivery of published clinical evidence, Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : Jamia, 3(1), 56-65, Jan-F 1996 Abstract
  • Balas EA, Hicks LL, Stone JV, Ponferrada LP, West DA, Financial effect of clinical decisions: case study of a dialysis center, Journal of Medical Systems, 19(6), 465-74, Dec 1995 Abstract
  • Balas EA, Stockham MG, Mitchell MA, Austin SM, West DA, Ewigman BG, The Columbia Registry of Information and Utilization Management Trials, Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : Jamia, 2(5), 307-15, Sep-O 1995 Abstract
  • Fortune GJ, Balas EA, Hegemann B, LaFerney RC, Luebbering T, Neikirk HJ, Weathers R, Retrospective analysis of the utilization of right-sided cardiac catheterization in association with left-sided cardiac catheterization in patients with coronary artery disease, Missouri Medicine, 92(9), 588-90, Sep 1995 Abstract
  • Balas EA, Austin SM, Ewigman BG, Brown GD, Mitchell JA, Methods of randomized controlled clinical trials in health services research, Medical Care, 33(7), 687-99, Jul 1995 Abstract
  • Balas EA, Gardner D, Hamdy O, Li ZR, Mitchell JA, Multipurpose practice guideline modules for clinical decision analysis and quality improvement, Medinfo, 8 Pt 2, 1001-4, 1995 Abstract
  • Balas EA, Puryear J, Mitchell JA, Barter B, How to structure clinical practice guidelines for continuous quality improvement?, Journal of Medical Systems, 18(5), 289-97, Oct 1994 Abstract
  • Austin SM, Balas EA, Advanced information support. Abstracting evidence from clinical practice research, Medical Group Management Journal / Mgma, 41(4), 24, 26, 28, Jul-A 1994 Abstract
  • Klimczak JC, Balas EA, Decision support systems: fact and fiction, Missouri Medicine, 91(4), 176-8, Apr 1994 Abstract
  • Austin SM, Balas EA, Mitchell JA, Ewigman BG, Effect of physician reminders on preventive care: meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials, Proceedings / the ... Annual Symposium On Computer Application [sic] in Medical Care. Symposium On Computer Applications in Medical Care., 121-4, 1994 Abstract
  • Balas EA, Li ZR, Mitchell JA, Spencer DC, Brent E, Ewigman BG, A decision-support system for the analysis of clinical practice patterns, Proceedings / the ... Annual Symposium On Computer Application [sic] in Medical Care. Symposium On Computer Applications in Medical Care., 366-70, 1994 Abstract
  • Hausam RR, Balas EA, Computerized medical records. Dream or reality?, Missouri Medicine, 90(10), 649-52, Oct 1993 Abstract
  • Balas EA, Austin SM, Brown GD, Mitchell JA, Quality evaluation of controlled clinical information service trials, Proceedings / the ... Annual Symposium On Computer Application [sic] in Medical Care. Symposium On Computer Applications in Medical Care., 586-90, 1993 Abstract
  • Balas EA, Mitchell JA, Bopp K, Brown GD, Ewigman BT, The Columbia Registry of Controlled Clinical Computer Trials, Proceedings / the ... Annual Symposium On Computer Application [sic] in Medical Care. Symposium On Computer Applications in Medical Care., 220-4, 1992 Abstract
  • Balas EA, Pryor TA, Hebertson RM, Haug PJ, Twede M, A computer method for visual presentation and programmed evaluation of labor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 78(3 Pt 1), 419-23, Sep 1991 Abstract
  • Balas EA, Merei J, On statistical comparison of two diagnostic tests, Computers and Biomedical Research, an International Journal, 18(6), 497-501, Dec 1985 Abstract
  • Jacobs C, Diallo A, Balas EA, Nectoux M, Etienne S, Maintenance haemodialysis treatment in patients aged over 60 years. Demographic profile, clinical aspects and outcome, Proceedings of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association. European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association. Congress., 21, 477-89, 1985 Abstract
  • Kramer P, Broyer M, Brunner FP, Brynger H, Challah S, Oules R, Rizzoni G, Selwood NH, Wing AJ, Balas EA, Combined report on regular dialysis and transplantation in Europe, XIV, 1983, Proceedings of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association. European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association. Congress., 21, 2-65, 1985 Abstract
  • Rizzoni G, Broyer M, Brunner FP, Brynger H, Challah S, Kramer P, Oules R, Selwood NH, Wing AJ, Balas EA, Combined report on regular dialysis and transplantation of children in Europe, XIII, 1983, Proceedings of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association. European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association. Congress., 21, 66-95, 1985 Abstract
  • Balas EA, Taraba I, Statistical analysis of monitoring examinations in chronic peritoneal dialysis program, Acta Medica Hungarica, 41(4), 279-85, 1984 Abstract
  • Balas EA, Varaljai T, Juhasz I, CHRONOS-H: a general computer-assisted follow-up system, Cor Et Vasa, 24(2-3), 187-90, 1982 Abstract
  • Taraba, Balas EA, [Effectiveness of chronic peritoneal dialysis], Orvosi Hetilap, 122(31), 1899-902, August 1981 Abstract

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