The Indiana Transforming Healthcare Research
Initiative (IN•THRI)
provides interdisciplinary expertise in studying health systems improvement, redesigning healthcare delivery, and implementing and integrating information technology to improve patient-centered care. IN•THRI approaches real-world problems in partnership with healthcare organizations and operations leaders, applying cross-cutting tools of scientific inquiry, organizational change strategies, and processes and outcomes assessment.

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Message from Dr. Brad Doebbeling,
Founder and Director of IN•THRI




IN·THRI is an interdisciplinary research program of the IU Center for Health Services and Outcomes Research (IUCHSOR) at Regenstrief Institute, Inc. (RI), an internationally renowned hub for informatics and pioneering healthcare research.


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  • Health Information and Translational Sciences (HITS) Building
  • 410 West 10th Street, Suite 2000
  • Indianapolis, IN 46202
  • 317.423.5504

Message from Dr. Brad Doebbeling, Founder and Director of IN•THRI

While introducing the concept of IN•THRI, Dr. Brad Doebbeling briefly discusses his center’s role in the healthcare community, and outlines the type of healthcare improvement research he and his colleagues value. IN•THRI is an active partnership between researchers and healthcare teams, continually seeking ways for healthcare providers and staff to be more successful in providing high quality healthcare.

Dr. Matt Burton Discusses IN•THRI Research

Dr. Burton, assistant professor of surgery and medical informaticist, briefly discusses his role as a core collaborator of IN•THRI. He identifies the critical importance of the applied research that inspires and motivates IN•THRI teams. This applied, multidisciplinary approach results in a more team-oriented atmosphere aimed at solving real world healthcare issues.

Message from Dr. Brad Doebbeling, Founder and Director of IN-THRI

While introducing the concept of IN-THRI, Dr. Brad Doebbeling briefly discusses his center’s role in the healthcare community, and outlines the type of healthcare improvement research he and his colleagues value. IN-THRI is an active partnership between researchers and healthcare teams, continually seeking ways for healthcare providers and staff to be more successful in providing high quality healthcare.