Population Health Lab

The Population Health Lab, directed by Dr. Shivan Mehta, employs rigorous research methods grounded in behavioral science to evaluate and scale novel technology-driven approaches to health care delivery that improve outcomes and reduce disparities. By developing strong partnerships with clinical operations across the health system and strategically aligning our research with system goals, the lab generates evidence to inform generalizable best practices for population-level health care at Penn Medicine and other health systems. The lab uses a combination of direct outreach to patients and nudges in the electronic health record during office visits to boost participation in preventive activities like vaccination, cancer screening, and testing for important health markers. The lab makes it easier for patients and clinicians to connect outside of the traditional office visit to improve health care access and reduce clinician burden.