Curriculum Vitae Edward T. Baker, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Community and Environmental Health School of Allied Health Sciences Director, Center for Health Policy College of Health Sciences Boise State University 1910 University Drive Boise, ID 83725-1830 208.426-3118 (Phone) [email protected](e-mail) EDUCATION Academic Doctor of Philosophy - Educational Psychology (1994) Temple University, Philadelphia, PA Master of Education - Educational Psychology (1986) University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Bachelor of Social Sciences (1984) Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, PA Professional Tuck Leveraging Core Competencies Program (1996) Presented by the Amos Tuck School of Business Administration Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH Healthcare Informatics (1995-1996) Presented by the Informatics Institute Falls Church, VA Introduction to Theory of Constraints : A Production Approach (1993) Presented by the Avraham Y. Goldratt Institute Valley Forge, PA Benchmarking in Healthcare: Identifying and Implementing Best Practices (1993) Presented by George Mason University Doylestown, PA Continuous Quality Improvement [CQI] Train the Trainer Program (1992) Presented by Baxter Corporation International Doylestown, PA
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Curriculum Vitae
Edward T. Baker, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Community and Environmental Health
Reed, A., Schmitz, D., Baker, E., Nukui, A. & Epperly, T. (2010). Examining the
trait or Grit and satisfaction in rural and non-rural primary care and specialty care
physicians. North American Primary Care Research Group Conference, Seattle, WA.
Prengaman, M., Bigbe, J., Baker, E. & Schmitz, D. (2010). Development of the
nursing Community Apgar Questionnaire (NCAQ). Western Institute of Nursing:
43rd Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference, Glendale, AZ.
Schmitz, D. & Baker, E. (2010). Assessing community health center assets and
capabilities for recruiting and retaining family physicians: The CHC Community
Apgar Questionnaire. 23rd Annual Northwest Regional Rural Health Conference,
Spokane, WA.
Kenny, G., Marton, J., Talbert, J., Klein, A., Pelletier, J., Costich, J. & Baker, E.
(2009). Effects of Medicaid and CHIP policies on service use among children in
Kentucky and Idaho. 31st Annual Association for Public Policy Analysis and
Management Research Conference, Washington, DC.
Kenny, G., Klein, A., Pelletier, J., Marton, J., Talbert, J., Costich, J. & Baker, E
(2009). Effects of Medicaid and CHIP policy changes on receipt of preventive care
among children in Idaho and Kentucky. AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting,
Chicago, IL.
Schmitz, D., Baker, E., Epperly, T. & Reed, A. (2009). A review of three years of
collaborative research on recruitment and retention of rural family medicine
physicians in Idaho. 32nd Annual National Rural Health Association Conference,
Miami, FL.
Schmitz, D. & Baker, E. (2009). Apgar tool for recruiting and retaining rural family
medicine physicians. Presented at the 22nd Annual Northwest Regional Rural Health
Conference, Spokane, WA.
Baker, E. & Schmitz, D. (2008). Idaho family medicine physician rural workforce
study. Presented at the 21st Annual Northwest Regional Rural Health Conference,
Spokane, WA.
Roscoe, C. & Baker, E. (2007). HIV risk factors, knowledge and attitudes in rural
Nicaraguan adolescents. Paper presented at the Global Health Council’s 34th Annual
International Conference on Global Health, Washington, DC.
Tabb, J., LeMesurier, E., Harris, S., Kite, R., Johnson, C., Baker, E. & McDonald, T.
W. (2006). Poverty and health care access: Results and policy implications. Poster
presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association,
Park City, UT.
Roscoe, C., Baker, E., Gustafson, C., Arndt, T., Dow, J. & Brillhart, A. (2005).
Investigating carbon monoxide exposure on Denali. Poster presented at the annual
meeting of the American Academy of Family Physicians Scientific Assembly, San
Francisco, CA.
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Baker, E., Bauer, R. & Vida, P. (1999). Three faces of risk. Presented at the Medical
User Software Exchange International Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Baker, E., Bauer, R. & Gross, M. (1999). The medical mall: Creating the ultimate
patient experience. Presented at the Medical User Software Exchange International
Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Bauer, R. & Baker, E. (1999). The virtual approach to integrated delivery systems.
Presented at The Alliance for Healthcare Strategy and Marketing Annual Conference,
San Francisco, CA.
Baker, E. (1998). Healthcare analytics and the IS professional: Navigating uncharted
and turbulent waters. Presented at the annual Medical User Software Exchange
International Conference, Dallas, TX.
Baker, E. (1998). Applied healthcare analytics: Is your organization on the cutting
edge? Presented at the annual Medical User Software Exchange International
Conference, Dallas, TX.
Baker, E. (1997). Physician profiling: Methodologies and outcomes. Presented at the
National Managed Care Physicians Leadership Conference, Washington, DC.
Baker, E. (1997). Effectively transitioning medical management responsibilities to
providers under risk. Presented at the International Business Communication
Conference, Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
Baker, E. & White, E. (1997). Healthcare analytics: Microsoft does it all. Presented
at the Microsoft Healthcare Users Group Conference entitled “Windows on
Healthcare III”, Las Vegas, NV.
Baker, E. (1996). The inpatient physician profiling initiative. Presented at the
Institute of Industrial Engineers/Society for Health Systems Conference,
Williamsburg, VA.
Baker, E. & Bauer, R. (1996). Provider based medical management committees: The
forum for creating focus on care across the continuum. Presented at the Global
Business Research Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Baker, E. & Bauer, R. (1996). Provider based medical management: A core
competency for risk assuming managed care contracts. Presented at the annual
Medical User Software Exchange International Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Bauer, R. & Baker, E. (1996). Virtual approaches to integrated delivery system
development. Presented at the annual Medical User Software Exchange International
Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Baker, E. (1995). Critical pathway methods: One size does not fit all. Presented at
the Global Business Research Conference, Washington, DC.
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Baker, E. (1995). Developing and managing critical pathways using Atlas.
Presented at the annual Mediqual National Symposium, Orlando, FL.
Baker, E. & Wang, M. (1995). Inclusion: Questions, evidence and implications for
policy and practice. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
Baker, E. , Roberge, J. & Wang, M. (1995). Meta-analysis, inclusion and the small
effect condition. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational
Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
Baker, E. & Niemiec, R. (1987). Adaptive instruction and student self-management
of classroom behavior. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Educational Research Association, Washington, DC.
Niemiec, R. & Baker, E. (1987). Cost-effectiveness techniques in business and
industrial training. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Educational Research Association, Washington, DC.
Wang, M. & Baker, E. (1986). Findings from a recent meta-analysis on
mainstreaming research. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
Externally Funded Grants and Contracts
Certification of Idaho Medicaid’s Managed Care Contracts VI (2019-2022). Contract with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Medicaid to
provide analytical and quantitative support for Medicaid managed care contracts.
Principal investigator for the grant. Total amount of the grant is $2,500,000.
Tobacco Cessation Project (2019-2020). Contract with the Idaho Public Health
Districts to evaluate smoking cessation initiatives offered by the districts. Principal
investigator for the grant. Total amount of the grant is $49,757.00.
Idaho Maternal, Infant Early Childhood Home Visitation Program Needs
Assessment (2019-2020). Affordable Care Act funded Idaho Department of Health
and Welfare project to develop a needs assessment for maternal and early childhood
health. Co-investigator for quality assurance for the grant. Total amount of the grant
is $200,000.
Idaho Maternal, Infant Early Childhood Home Visitation Program Evaluation
Year 8 (2018-2019). Affordable Care Act funded Idaho Department of Health and
Welfare project to support maternal and early childhood health. Co-investigator for
quality assurance for the grant. Total amount of the grant is $200,000.
Tobacco Cessation Project (2018-2019). Contract with the Idaho Public Health
Districts to evaluate smoking cessation initiatives offered by the districts. Principal
investigator for the grant. Total amount of the grant is $49,757.00.
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Idaho Maternal, Infant Early Childhood Home Visitation Program Evaluation
Year 7 (2017-2018). Affordable Care Act funded Idaho Department of Health and
Welfare project to support maternal and early childhood health. Co-investigator for
quality assurance for the grant. Total amount of the grant is $200,000.
Tobacco Cessation Project (2017-2018). Contract with the Idaho Public Health
Districts to evaluate smoking cessation initiatives offered by the districts. Principal
investigator for the grant. Total amount of the grant is $46,886.00.
Certification of Idaho Medicaid’s Managed Care Contracts VI (2015-2019). Contract with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Medicaid to
provide analytical and quantitative support for Medicaid managed care contracts.
Principal investigator for the grant. Total amount of the grant is $2,110,000.
Evaluation of Restorative and Preventative Programs Funded through the
Millennium Fund in Idaho (2017-2018). Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections
funded project to evaluate restorative and preventative programs funded through the
Millennium Fund in Idaho. Co-investigator for quality assurance for the grant. Total
amount of the grant is $91,369.00.
Idaho Maternal, Infant Early Childhood Home Visitation Program Evaluation
Year 3 (2017). Affordable Care Act funded Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
project to support maternal and early childhood health. Co-investigator for quality
assurance for the grant. Total amount of the grant is $221,610.
Montana Critical Access Hospital Community Apgar Program Year Three and
Four Extension (2015-2017). Contract with the Montana Health Research and
Education Foundation to implement the CAH CAQ in Montana critical access
hospitals to assist them in recruitment and retention of physicians. Co-principal
investigator for the grant. Total amount of the grant is $32,545.
Rural Workforce Development from the Perspective of the Family Medicine
Resident (2015-2017). Funding awarded from the Society of Teachers of Family
Medicine Foundation to utilize the Community Apgar Questionnaire to assess factors
important to recruitment and retention of family medicine residents to rural areas.
Co-principal investigator for the project with personnel from the Family Medicine
Residency of Idaho and the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Total
amount of funding is $5,000.00.
Idaho Maternal, Infant Early Childhood Home Visitation Program Evaluation
Year 2 (2016). Affordable Care Act funded Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
project to support maternal and early childhood health. Co-investigator for quality
assurance for the grant. Total amount of the grant is $310,000.
Iowa Critical Access Hospital Community Apgar Program (2015-2016). Contract
with the Iowa Hospital Association to implement the CAH CAQ in Iowa critical
access hospitals to assist them in recruitment and retention of physicians. Co-
principal investigator for the grant. Total amount of the grant is $40,000.
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Indiana Rural Health Clinic Community Apgar Program (2015). Contract with
the Indiana State Department of Health – Office of Primary Care and Rural Health to
implement the RHC CAQ in Indiana rural health clinics to assist them in recruitment
and retention of physicians. Co-principal investigator for the grant. Total amount of
the grant is $6,000.
Idaho Maternal, Infant Early Childhood Home Visitation Program Evaluation
Year One (2015). Affordable Care Act funded Idaho Department of Health and
Welfare project to support maternal and early childhood health. Co-investigator for
quality assurance for the grant. Total amount of the grant is $320,000.
Montana Critical Access Hospital Community Apgar Program (2014-2015). Contract with the Montana Health Research and Education Foundation to implement
the CAH CAQ in Montana critical access hospitals to assist them in recruitment and
retention of physicians. Co-principal investigator for the grant. Total amount of the
grant is $75,000.
North Dakota Critical Access Hospital Community Apgar Program Phase II
(2014-2015). Contract with the Center for Rural Health, The University of North
Dakota, School of Medicine and Health Sciences to implement a third and fourth year
of the CAH CAQ in North Dakota critical access hospitals to assist them in
recruitment and retention of physicians. Co-principal investigator for the grant. Total
amount of the grant is $13,500.00.
Utah Critical Access Hospital Community Apgar Program (2014-2015). Contract
with the Utah Department of Health – Office of Primary Care and Rural Health to
implement the CAH CAQ in Utah critical access hospitals to assist them in
recruitment and retention of physicians. Co-principal investigator for the grant. Total
amount of the grant is $60,000.
Suicide Prevention Grant (2013-2016). U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Evaluators
for the federal contract awarded to the Idaho Department of Education and the Idaho
Suicide Action Network. Co-principal investigator for the grant. Total amount of
grant is 80,000.
Indiana Critical Access Hospital Community Apgar Program (2013-2015). Contract with the Indiana State Department of Health – Office of Primary Care and
Rural Health to implement the CAH CAQ in Indiana critical access hospitals to assist
them in recruitment and retention of physicians. Co-principal investigator for the
grant. Total amount of the grant is $73,724.
Idaho Community Apgar Program Project (2013-2015). U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration.
Contract with the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho to assess rural community
characteristics related to recruitment and retention of family physicians using the
CAQ instrument and development of Apgar solutions module. Co-principal
investigator for the grant. Total amount of the grant is $22,000.
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Rural Workforce Development from the Perspective of the Medical Student
(2013-2014). Funding awarded from the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
Foundation to utilize the Community Apgar Questionnaire to assess factors important
to recruitment and retention of medical students to rural areas. Co-investigator for the
project with personnel from the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho and the
University of Colorado School of Medicine. Total amount of funding is $5,000.00.
Idaho Nursing Community Apgar Program Phase IV (2013-2014). Contract with
the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare – Office of Rural Health and Primary
Care to assess community characteristics related to recruitment and retention of
nurses to critical access hospitals in Idaho. Co-principal investigator for the grant.
Total amount of the grant is $14,985.
Idaho Medicaid Expansion Evaluation Project (2013-2014). Contract with the
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Medicaid to provide assistance
in evaluating Medicaid expansion strategies. Principal investigator for the grant.
Total amount of the grant is $350,000.00.
Idaho Health Data Exchange Evaluation (2013). Contract with the Idaho Health
Data Exchange to assess user satisfaction, duplicate medical testing rates and
emergency department costs associated with use of the Idaho Health Data Exchange.
Co-principal investigator for the grant. Total amount of the grant is $103,534.
Scope of Practice Study II (2012-2013). U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. Contract with the Idaho
Department of Health and Welfare – Office of Rural Health and Primary Care to
assess rural physician scope of practice issues related to recruitment and retention.
Co-principal investigator for the grant. Total amount of the grant is $28,000.
CAQ Pilot Study Phase IV (2012-2013). U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. Contract with the Family
Medicine Residency of Idaho to assess rural community characteristics related to
recruitment and retention of family physicians using the CAQ instrument. Co-
principal investigator for the grant. Total amount of the grant is $8,000.
Nursing Community Apgar Project (2012). Contract with the Idaho Department of
Health and Welfare – Office of Rural Health and Primary Care to assess community
characteristics related to recruitment and retention of nurses to critical access
hospitals in Idaho. Co-principal investigator for the grant. Total amount of the grant
is $14,271.
Alaska Critical Access Hospital Community Apgar Program (2011-2013). Contract with the University of Alaska - Anchorage to implement the CAH CAQ in
Alaska critical access hospitals to assist them in recruitment and retention of
physicians. Co-principal investigator for the grant. Total amount of the grant is
$76,471.
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Idaho Community Health Center CAP Year Two Project (2011-2012). Contract
with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare – Office of Rural Health and
Primary Care to implement the CHC CAQ in community health centers in Idaho to
assist them in recruitment and retention of physicians. Co-principal investigator for
the grant. Total amount of the grant is $35,089.
Certification of Idaho Medicaid’s Managed Care Contracts V (2011-2015). Contract with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Medicaid to
provide certification of Medicaid managed care contracts. Principal investigator for
the grant. Total amount of the grant is $1,505,000.00.
Wisconsin Critical Access Hospital Community Apgar Program (2011-2013). Contract with the Wisconsin Office of Rural Health, The University of Wisconsin-
Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health to implement the CAH CAQ in
Wisconsin critical access hospitals to assist them in recruitment and retention of
physicians. Co-principal investigator for the grant. Total amount of the grant is
$70,195.00.
North Dakota Critical Access Hospital Community Apgar Program (2011-2013). Contract with the Center for Rural Health, The University of North Dakota, School of
Medicine and Health Sciences to implement the CAH CAQ in North Dakota critical
access hospitals to assist them in recruitment and retention of physicians. Co-
principal investigator for the grant. Total amount of the grant is $70,195.00.
Maine Community Health Center Community Apgar Program (2011-2013). Contract with the Maine Primary Care Association to implement the CHC CAQ in
Maine community health centers to assist them in recruitment and retention of
physicians. Co-principal investigator for the grant. Total amount of the grant is
$70,195.00.
CAQ Pilot Study Phase III (2011-2012). U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. Contract with the Family
Medicine Residency of Idaho to assess rural community characteristics related to
recruitment and retention of family physicians using the CAQ instrument. Co-
principal investigator for the grant. Total amount of the grant is $8,000.
Wyoming Critical Access Hospital Community Apgar Program (2010-2012). Contract with the Wyoming Health Resources Network to implement the CAH CAQ
in Wyoming critical access hospitals to assist them in recruitment and retention of
physicians. Co-principal investigator for the grant. Total amount of the grant is
$69,247.00.
Certification of Idaho Medicaid’s Managed Care Contracts V (2010-2011). Contract with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Medicaid to
provide certification of Medicaid managed care contracts. Principal investigator for
the grant. Total amount of the grant is $110,939.
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Community Health Center CAP Pilot (2010-2011). Contract with the Idaho
Department of Health and Welfare – Office of Rural Health and Primary Care to
implement the CHC CAQ in community health centers in Idaho to assist them in
recruitment and retention of physicians. Co-principal investigator for the grant. Total
amount of the grant is $34,905.
CAQ Pilot Study Phase II (2010-2011). U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. Contract with the Family
Medicine Residency of Idaho to assess rural community characteristics related to
recruitment and retention of family physicians using the CAQ instrument. Co-
principal investigator for the grant. Total amount of the grant is $8,000.
Community Health Center Community Apgar Questionnaire Project (2010).
Contract with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare – Office of Rural Health
and Primary Care to assess community characteristics related to recruitment and
retention of physicians to community health centers in Idaho. Co-principal
investigator for the grant. Total amount of the grant is $10,998.
Certification of Idaho Medicaid’s Managed Care Contracts IV (2009-2010). Contract with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Medicaid to
provide certification of Medicaid managed care contracts. Principal investigator for
the grant. Total amount of the grant is $101,054.
CAQ Pilot Study (2009-2010). U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Health Resources and Services Administration. Contract with the Family Medicine
Residency of Idaho to assess rural community characteristics related to recruitment
and retention of family physicians using the CAQ instrument. Co-principal
investigator for the grant. Total amount of the grant is $8,000.
Idaho Rural Family Physician Study: Rural Physician Character Trait
Assessment (2008-2009). U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health
Resources and Services Administration. Contract with the Idaho Department of
Health and Welfare – Office of Rural Health and Primary Care to assess rural
physician character traits related to recruitment and retention of family physicians.
Co-principal investigator for the grant. Total amount of the grant is $32,783.
Certification of Idaho Medicaid’s Managed Care Contracts III (2008-2009). Contract with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Medicaid to
provide certification of Medicaid managed care contracts. Principal investigator for
the grant. Total amount of the grant is $95,970.
State Health Access Reform Evaluation (2008-2010). Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation. $399,414 grant to the Urban Institute with research partners Boise State
University and University of Kentucky. The purpose of the grant is to study the
effects of Medicaid reform on access to care, program sustainability and
administrative efficiency in Kentucky and Idaho. Study Director for the Idaho
component of the grant. Total amount of the grant is $25,000.
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Certification of Idaho Medicaid’s Managed Care Contracts II (2007-2008). Contract with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Medicaid to
provide certification of Medicaid managed care contracts. Principal investigator for
the grant. Total amount of the grant is $37,730.
Idaho Rural Family Physician Study: Rural Community Assessment (2007-
2008). U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and
Services Administration. Contract with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
– Office of Rural Health and Primary Care to assess rural community characteristics
related to recruitment and retention of family physicians. Co-principal investigator
for the grant. Total amount of the grant is $26,410.
Certification of Idaho Medicaid’s Managed Care Contracts I (2007-2008). Contract with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Medicaid to
provide certification of Medicaid managed care contracts. Principal investigator for
the grant. Total amount of the grant is $44,350.
Policy Option Research for Idaho's Health Insurance Premium Assistance
Program Grant (2007). U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health
Resources and Services Administration. Contract with the Idaho Department of
Health and Welfare, Division of Medicaid to provide research on state premium
assistance programs that could be useful in Idaho. Principal investigator for the grant.
Total amount of the grant was $167,000.
Idaho Family Physician Rural Work Force Assessment Grant (2006-2007). U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services
Administration. Contract with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare – Office
of Rural Health and Primary Care to assess recruitment and retention issues for rural
family physicians. Principal investigator for the grant. Total amount of the grant was
$18,998.
Pilot Project Planning Grant (2005-2006). U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. Contract with the Idaho
Department of Health and Welfare - Medicaid Division to provide evaluation services
related to the Family Planning Demonstration Project. Principal investigator for the
grant. Total amount of the grant was $17,500.
Healthy Communities Access Program (2004-2006). U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. $2.02 million
federal grant to a consortium of health care providers in Ada County, Idaho.
Principal investigator for the Boise State University evaluation component of the
grant. Total amount of the grant was $150,000.
State Planning Grant for the Uninsured (2004-2005). U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. Funds to be
used in conjunction with the Healthy Communities Access Program grant. Key
project person for the contract that provided $10,000 in support.
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Primary Care Access Study for Ada County (2004-2005). Idaho Primary Care
Office, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Contract to provide research
support to the Idaho Primary Care Office to assess primary care physician needs in
Ada County, Idaho. Funds to be used in conjunction with the Healthy Communities
Access Program grant. Principal investigator for the contract that provided $3,000 in
support.
Research Appointments/Awards/Recognition/Special Projects
Foundation Scholar Award Nominee, Research Category
Boise State University, Boise, ID (2017)
Outstanding Partner – 2016 Award
National Rural Recruitment and Retention Network (3RNet)
Foundation Scholar Award Nominee, Research Category
Boise State University, Boise, ID (2016)
“Assessing Your Recruitability”. Trustee Magazine of the American Hospital
Association. January 2014 edition. Article highlighted how the Community Apgar
Program can help critical access hospitals recruit physicians.
Idaho State Board of Education Medical Education Study (2012-2013). Assisted
Mike Rush of the OSBE with an update of the medical education plans for the SBOE
by organizing and providing undergraduate and graduate students in association with
the Public Policy department to work on this project.
Excellence in Research Faculty Award
College of Health Sciences, Boise State University, Boise, ID (2011)
Baker, E., Bigbee, J., Reed, A., Prengaman, M. & Wasden, S. (2011). Recruiting
physicians and nurses to rural and underserved areas of Idaho”. Presented at the Boise
State University Day at the Capital in the Innovative Ways to Address Idaho’s
Healthcare Crisis category, Boise, ID.
“Study Focuses on Bringing Physicians to Rural Clinics”. Idaho Business Review.
Vol. 32, Mo. 06, November 29, 2010. Article highlighted the use of the Community
Apgar Questionnaire and how economic development is related to access to high
quality health care.
“Delivering Doctors”. The Rural Monitor. A Publication of the Rural Assistance
Center. Summer 2009. Adapted from Health Workforce News. Article described the
Community Apgar Questionnaire for rural audiences.
“Delivering Doctors: Innovative New Assessment Helps Hospitals Recruit
Physicians”. Health Workforce News. A Publication of the Health Workforce
Information Center, Center for Rural Health, North Dakota School of Medicine. June
2009. Article highlighted the Community Apgar Questionnaire and how rural
hospitals might use this tool to assist in recruiting and retaining physicians.
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“Ed Baker and the Center for Health Policy Work to Help Idahoans Stay
Healthy”. Explore – The Research Magazine of Boise State University, Winter 2009.
Article highlighted the community based research of the Center for Health Policy.
Schmitz, D. & Baker, E. (2008). Collaborative rural research addresses access and
education in Idaho. Rural Roads, 6(2), 10-12.
“A Shot in the Arm for Rural Doctors”. Focus Magazine, Boise State University,
Winter 2008, Vol. XXXIII, No. 2. Article highlighted research conducted with
community partner Family Medicine Residency of Idaho.
Foundation Scholar Award Nominee, Research Category
Boise State University, Boise, ID (2008)
Director, Center for Health Policy
College of Health Sciences, Boise State University, Boise, ID (2006)
Excellence in Research Faculty Award
College of Health Sciences, Boise State University, Boise, ID (2005-2006)
Faculty Research Associate Program Award College of Health Sciences, Boise State University, Boise, ID (2005-2006)
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) – Co-Investigator. AAFP
Scientific Assembly Poster Presentation 2005, Third Place. Research investigating
carbon dioxide exposure on Denali (Mt. McKinley) in Alaska.
Scholar – Center for Health Policy
Boise State University, Boise, ID (2005)
Graduate Research Assistant – Institute for Survey Research
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA (1988)
Research Assistant - Center for Research in Human Development and Education,
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA (1986-1987)
Graduate Research Assistant - Learning Research and Development Center
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA (1985)
Other In-Kind Research Activities
Terry, D., Peck, B., Smith A. & Baker, E. (2018-2027). What factors influence
nursing student career trajectory, rural employment and professional longevity? Co-
Principal Investigator, Federation University, Australia.
Terry, D. R., Prengaman, M., Baker, E. & Schmitz, D. (2017). Assessing assets and
capabilities for recruiting and retaining nurses in rural Victoria: The Australia pilot
Nursing Community Apgar Questionnaire. Shepparton, The University of
Melbourne, Australia.
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Terry, D.R., Prengaman, M., Baker, E., Schmitz, D. (2016). Community Apgar
Program: Factors and solutions for rural nursing recruitment and retention.
Shepparton, The University of Melbourne, Australia.
Terry, D.R. Hoang, N.B., Prengaman, M., Schmitz, D., Baker, E. (2016). Marketing
your rural community: Identifying strengths and addressing challenges to recruit
rural nurses. Shepparton, The University of Melbourne, Australia.
Baker, E., Schmitz, D., MacKenzie, L., Marshall, J. (2016). A retrospective analysis
of the rural female family physician in Idaho. 2016 Idaho Conference on
Undergraduate Research, Boise, Idaho.
Baker, E., MacKenzie, L., Marshall, J. (2016). A retrospective analysis of the rural
female family physician in Idaho. 2016 College of Health Sciences Undergraduate
Research Conference, Boise, Idaho.
Economic Costs of Methamphetamine Use in Idaho (2008-2009). Co-principal
investigator of a study to assess costs of methamphetamine use in Idaho. Multi-
college collaborative effort to address this issue.
Investigating HIV knowledge and attitudes in Hispanic migrant workers in Idaho
(2007-2009). Co-investigator of study with community-based physicians and others
involved in the HIV field.
HIV/AIDS in Latino men in Canyon County (2005-2006). Study of HIV/AIDS in
the local community.
TEACHING
Undergraduate Courses
Health Delivery Systems (Boise State University)
Public Health Administration (Boise State University)
Quality Issues in Health Care (Boise State University)
Statistical Methods in Health Science Research (Boise State University)
Health Economics (Boise State University)
Marketing for Health Professionals (Boise State University)
Human Development (Temple University)
Graduate Courses
Marketing for Health Professionals (Boise State University)
Applied Statistical Methods (Boise State University)
Health Economics (Boise State University)
Statistical Methods in Education (Temple University)
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Graduate Student Master Committees
Marshall, J. (2018-2019). Gender Differences in the Prevalence of Mental Health
and Substance Abuse Problems among Detained Juveniles in Idaho. A thesis
submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of
Health Science, Health Policy, Boise State University. Chair.
Donaldson, L. (2015-2018). Mental Health Needs among Detained Juveniles
According to the Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument-2 (MAYSI-2): Three
Years of Idaho Data. A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the degree of Master of Health Science, Evaluation and Research, Boise State
University.
Nukui, A. (2009). Assessing rural community assets and capabilities related to
recruitment and retention of family medicine physicians. A thesis submitted in
partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Health Science,
General Research, Boise State University. Chair.
Neilson, L. (2006). Descriptive Survey of Idaho Rural Health Clinics. A thesis
submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of
Health Science, General Research, Boise State University.
Collins, P. (2006). Assessing Cost Offsets in Substance Abuse Treatment in
Idaho. A project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
degree of Master of Arts, Criminal Justice, Boise State University.
Cross, K. A. (2005). Comparison of State Medicaid Programs’ Eligibility
Guidelines for Weight Loss Surgery. A project submitted in partial fulfillment of
the requirements for the degree of Master of Health Science, Health Policy, Boise
State University.
Laughrin, J. M. (2005). Disruptive Conduct in Health Care Facilities. A case
study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master
of Health Science, Health Services Leadership, Boise State University.
McGovern, B. (2005). Storm Water Quality Awareness. A thesis submitted in
partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Health Science,
Environmental Health, Boise State University.
Parks, S. (2005). Establishing a Patient Safety Collaborative in Idaho. A project
submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of
Health Science, Health Services Leadership, Boise State University.
Menchaca, S.D. (2004). Evaluating the Marketing Practices of Rural Hospitals in
Idaho. A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree
of Master of Health Science, Health Services Leadership, Boise State University.
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Interdisciplinary Studies Committees/Internship Supervision/Honors College
Summer Reading Supervision/ Senior Honors College Projects
Jessica Hebner, Honors HLTHST 202 (2018)
Sulema Jimanez, Honors HLTHST 202 (2017)
Bethany Martinez, Internship, BSU Wellness Center, Boise, ID (2013)
Lisa MacKenzie, Independent Study, Center for Health Policy, Boise,
ID (2012)
Logan Kinney, Internship, Center for Health Policy, Boise, ID (2012)
Elmira Bakhshinyan, Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Internship,
Center for Health Policy, Boise, ID (2012)
Jared Bean, Internship, Premier Insurance, Boise, ID (2012)
Benjamin Tverdy, Internship, Center for Health Policy, Boise, ID (2011)
Benjamin Tverdy, Internship, Center for Health Policy, Boise ID (2010)
Ayaka Nukui, Internship, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Boise,
ID (2009)
Hailey Wilson, Internship, Center for Health Policy, Boise ID (2009)
Maegan Mjelde, Internship, Boise State Health Wellness and Counseling
Center, Boise ID (2009)
Hailey Wilson, Senior Honors College Project, Boise, ID (2009)
“Examining the Present Day Use of Traditional Native American
Medicine in Tribes from the Northwest” presented at the Sixth
Annual Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Conference,
April 2009, Boise State University, Boise, ID.
Ayaka Nukui, Internship, Idaho Division of Medicaid, Boise, ID (2009)
Selina Carver, Independent Study, BSU, Boise, ID (2009)
Britney Duke, Internship, Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, ID
(2008)
Selina Carver, Internship, Center for Health Policy, Boise, ID (2008)
Kristin Heckenlively, Internship, Castle Medical Center, Kailua, Hawaii,
(2008)
Eric Wixom, Honors College Summer Reading, Boise, ID(2008)
Coffelt, Mardi, Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies Committee, Boise, ID
(2007-2008)
Robert Ford, Internship, Center for Health Policy, Boise, ID (2007)
Professional Educational Activities
Development of a physician leadership/management program for St. Luke’s
Health System with a team from the Colleges of Health Sciences, Business and
Economics and Extended Studies/Center for Professional Development (2009).
Designed/led a physician profiling workshop at a Hospital Monitor Users Group
meeting for US Quality Algorithms/US Healthcare in Blue Bell, PA (1996).
Designed/led a provider profiling workshop for the “Informatics for Physician
Profiling” course for Informatics Institute in Falls Church, VA (1996).
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Teaching Honors
Excellence in Teaching Award Nominee
College of Health Sciences, Boise State University, Boise, ID (2010-2011)
Honored Faculty, Top 10 Scholar - Hailey Wilson
Boise State University, Boise, ID (2009)
Certificate of Appreciation, Boise State Women’s Gymnastics
Boise State University, Boise, ID (2009)
Outstanding Faculty Member Golden Apple Award, College of Health
Sciences
Boise State University, Boise ID (2007)
Teacher Appreciation Award
Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity, Boise State University, Boise, ID (2007)
Excellence in Teaching Award Nominee
College of Health Sciences, Boise State University, Boise, ID (2005-2006)
SERVICE
Boise State University – University
Interdisciplinary Studies University Committee (2006-2019)
Council of University Centers, Institutes and Core Facilities (2008-2019)
VP Research Advisory Group (2007-2018)
Faculty Advisor, Idaho Rural Health Association Boise State University
Student Club (2015-2016)
Affirmative Action Committee (2008-2011)
Capital Projection Planning Committee, President’s Leadership Advisory