COMMUNITY HEALTH CATALYST

Translational research that convenes industry and academic experts for real-world impact.

Research Focus Areas

Research

Together, we design, implement and evaluate evidence-based studies and uncover best practices to motivate individuals to take action to improve their lives.

Reach

With Centene operations in all 50 states and over 23 million members, our health behavior research informs programs and services that reach our nation’s most vulnerable families and communities.

Real World Impact

We are positioned to improve the effectiveness of healthcare delivery, positively influence health outcomes, and decrease healthcare costs.

MISSION STATEMENT

Centene Center for Health Transformation^™ is a community-industry-academic healthcare partnership that advances people centered health solutions to improve lives so that communities can thrive.

Our Research

The Centene Center is a community-industry-academic healthcare partnership that advances life-centric health research to improve lives so communities can thrive. A leading model of collaboration that applies research findings for real-world impact, the Centene Center is a true testament to the value of designing innovative and evidence-based healthcare interventions that translate to the enhanced delivery of managed care.

Member
Engagement

MEMBER ENGAGEMENT

Determine the most effective strategies for encouraging Medicaid recipients and their family members to participate in local evidence-based healthcare programs.

Health
Outcomes

HEALTH OUTCOMES

Identify psychosocial factors that may contribute to better health outcomes for various medical conditions, such as diabetes.

Behaviors

BEHAVIORS

Assess the predictors of success for making healthier life choices—and identify barriers that may impede healthy choices and sustained health behavior change.

Social
Determinants
of Health

SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH

Address how various social and economic factors such as the lack of housing, food and safety impact our health and well-being.

Healthcare
Service
Delivery

HEALTHCARE SERVICE DELIVERY

Study the effectiveness of service delivery models on health outcomes and assess the role that underinsurance plays in people’s decisions and healthcare utilization behaviors.

Blog & News

September 9, 2020

Centene Center’s Matthew Kreuter, PhD Talks with St. Louis Public Radio About Identifying Community Needs Using 211 Call Data Matthew Kreuter, PhD, Faculty Director of the Centene Center for Health Transformation, spoke with Sarah Fenske of St. Louis on the Air about a new...

August 26, 2020

Jenna Clark, PhD, Published in Health Affairs: How To Increase Flu Vaccination During The COVID-19 Pandemic Jenna Clark, PhD, Senior Behavioral Scientist of the Centene Center for Health Transformation, wrote a piece published in Health Affairs on the potential impact the...

August 12, 2020

Why is Now a Good Time to Quit Smoking? Now is an especially good time to quit smoking because smokers are at greater risk of COVID-19 infection and more likely to experience more severe...

July 21, 2020

Michal Grinstein-Weiss and Dan Ferris Recipients of Washington University’s Outstanding Faculty & Staff Mentor Award Michal Grinstein-Weiss, PhD, MA, MSW, Director of the Centene Center for Health Transformation and Dan Ferris, Director of Policy & Planning were selected out of...

July 13, 2020

The Importance of Making Homes Smoke-Free During the COVID-19 Pandemic Keeping secondhand smoke out of homes is especially important now, when so many children and adults are staying home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Of...

Annual Reports

Centene Corporation provides community healthcare services across 50 states with a focus on members who are under-insured and uninsured. Centene’s dedication to providing affordable care ensures members have opportunities for healthy lives, wherever they are.