The Kan Collaboratory is a pediatric research lab that aims to inform the design of health policies and programs that optimize health care access and quality of care for children with chronic diseases, especially children with asthma. Our research work includes a central focus on understanding how to be equitable for all communities when developing health system interventions.  

Our current research examines the use of digital health technology in supporting Chicago families with children with asthma and how to re-design healthcare systems to adapt to technology-enhanced healthcare services.  

Other lab work and previous publications have examined the impact of health policies (e.g., the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, managed care arrangements) on pediatric health outcomes and access.

Kristin Kan, MD, MPH, MSc

The Kan Collaboratory’s principal investigator, Dr. Kristin Kan, is a primary care pediatrician and health services researcher. As a physician-investigator, her relationships with families and partnerships with communities, motivate her to improve our scientific understanding of health services delivery for children with special health care needs (CSHCN) and to build cross-sectoral solutions to support children and their families. 

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Kan Collaboratory on Social Media and in the News!

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