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NORC at the University Chicago

Meg Hefferon

Research Scientist
Health Care Evaluation
Meg is a mixed-methods researcher with experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative data and designing and developing survey instruments.

At NORC, Meg leads development, fielding, and analysis of an annual survey of accountable care organizations (ACOs) participating in the CMS Innovation Center model evaluation of the ACO REACH Model. On the model evaluation and the evaluation of the Next Generation Accountable Care (NGACO) Model, she also has contributed to quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods analysis, with a focus on use and interpretation of comparative case methods.

Meg also contributes to projects focused on providing technical assistance support to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Office of Minority Health. As part of the NIH HEAL (Helping End Addiction Long-Term) Initiative, she worked on a Data Sharing Consultancy team, which developed tools and guidance to help investigators to understand and fulfill the obligations of the NIH Data Sharing Policy.

Prior to joining NORC, Meg worked at Mass General Brigham, where she supported evaluations of system-wide population health interventions, including a large dementia care program. She also previously worked at Pew Research Center as part of a small team focused on conducting surveys gauging public opinion on science and health-related topics.

Project Contributions

Evaluation of the Next Generation Accountable Care Organization Model

Assessing CMS’s innovative ACO model to improve outcomes and reduce costs for Medicare beneficiaries

Client:

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation within the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Evaluation of the ACO REACH Model

Evaluating the ACO REACH model that is transitioning Medicare from fee-for-service to value-based care

Client:

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation within the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) Data Support

Collaboration, data sharing, and data infrastructure activities for an innovative opioid and pain research initiative

Client:

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Reducing Health Disparities Through Quality Improvement

Helping to embed health equity into Medicare and Medicaid services

Client:

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Office of Minority Health

Publications

Research Library & Findings