Wenhan Guo
Wenhan Guo, Ph.D., M.S., is an assistant professor in the Department of Social and Public Health at µÛÍõ»áËù. His research focuses on aging, long-term care, post-acute care, hospice care, and health disparities, with a particular interest in improving outcomes for vulnerable populations. Drawing on his background in biostatistics and health services research, Dr. Guo examines critical issues in care delivery and health policy, aiming to promote equity and quality in healthcare systems. In addition to his research, Dr. Guo teaches and mentors students in the Health Services Administration program. He focuses on leadership and management theories, as well as healthcare policy, helping students develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as leaders in the healthcare field.
Education
Dr. Guo earned his Ph.D. in Health Services Research and Policy from the University of Rochester and an M.S. in Biostatistics from Columbia University. Education: PhD, Health Services Research and Policy, University of Rochester, 2024 MS, Biostatistics, Columbia University in the City of New York, 2018 Research Interests Aging, Long-Term Care, Post-Acute Care, Hospice Care, Health Disparities Teaching Experience HLTH 3350 Leadership and Management in Health Care Organizations Selected
Publications
Guo, W., Temkin-Greener, H., McGarry, B. (2024). Hospice Providers Serving Assisted Living Residents: Association of Volume and Quality. Journal of American Geriatrics Society. 72(8), 2483–2490. doi:
Temkin-Greener, H. Guo, W., Cai, S., McGarry, B. (2024). Serious Mental Illness in Assisted Living Communities: Association with Nursing Home Placement. Journal of American Medical Directors Association. 25(5), 917–922. doi:
Guo, W., Cai, S., Caprio, T., Schwartz, L., Temkin-Greener, H. (2023). End-of-Life Care Transitions in Assisted Living: Associations with State Staffing and Training Regulations. Journal of American Medical Directors Association. 24(6):827-832.e3. doi:
Temkin-Greener, H., Guo, W., Hua, Y., Li, Y., Caprio, T., Schwartz, L., Cai, S. (2022). End-Of-Life Care In Assisted Living Communities: Race And Ethnicity, Dual Enrollment Status, And State Regulations Health Affairs. 41(5):654-662. doi: .
Guo, W., Li, Y., Temkin-Greener, H. (2022). COVID-19 in Assisted Living Communities: Neighborhood Deprivation and State Social Distancing Policies Matter. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology. 43(8):1004-1009. doi: . Epub 2022 Feb 22.
Guo, W., Li, Y., Temkin-Greener, H. (2021). Community Discharge Among Post-Acute Nursing Home Residents: An Association with Patient Safety Culture? Journal of American Medical Directors Association. 22(11): 2384-2388.e1. doi: .
Zimmerman, S., Guo, W., Mao, Y., et al. (2020). Health Care Needs in Assisted Living: Survey Data May Underestimate Chronic Conditions. Journal of American Medical Directors Association. 22(2):471-473. doi: .
Temkin-Greener, H., Guo, W., Mao, Y., et al. (2020). COVID-19 Pandemic in Assisted Living Communities: Results from Seven States. Journal of American Geriatrics Society. 68(12):2727-2734.doi: .