Transforming Healthcare Delivery
The Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering (RCHE) conducts research to catalyze the transformation of healthcare delivery systems by applying the principles of engineering, management, and science to healthcare system challenges. Center researchers come from nearly all academic colleges at Purdue University. RCHE’s partners represent healthcare providers and professional organizations from around the state and nation.
Healthcare Engineering News
Cluster Hire in Public Health
May 29, 2013
Purdue is seeking candidates for a research cluster centered on Prevention of Chronic Disease/Public Health.
Read Full StorySharing individual health information could improve care and reduce costs for all
April 15, 2013
Information collected from individual patients at doctor's office and hospital visits could be used to improve health care and reduce costs on a national scale, according to a discussion paper released by the Institute of Medicine. As health care
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Research Areas
Care Coordination

This research focuses on enabling and organizing a continuum of care that involves and engages the patient, family, and providers involved in care. Care coordination research includes physician-patient communication, industrial or systems engineering, information technology, resource allocation, and more. Learn more about our research in this care coordination.
Population Health

This research area focuses on developing knowledge, innovations, and interventions that to improve the health of an entire group or population. Learn more about our research in population health.
About RCHE
Applying academic research to transform healthcare delivery.
- What is healthcare engineering?
- Affiliates and subcenters
- How you can work with RCHE
- Go to CatalyzeCare
Current Events
- 26AugDetailsRCHE Open House
August 26 @ 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Mann Second Floor Atrium
Contact RCHE
Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering
Gerald D. and Edna E. Mann Hall, Suite225
203 Martin Jischke Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907
- rche@purdue.edu
- Phone: 765.494.1531
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- E-mail or contact 765.494.3662




