To learn more about Dr. Marion's work click here . To top of page Ken Howard, Industry Leader and PsyberMetrics founding partner, Dies We are sad to announce that Ken Howard, cherished friend and colleague as well as the Scientific Director for PsyberMetrics, died near his home in Evanston, IL on Oct. 19. Dr. Howard was a founding partner in PsyberMetrics and a pioneering force in the field of outcomes management. PsyberMetrics joins his friends and family as well as the mental health, scientific and research communities in celebrating his life. Dr. Howard was one of the nation's foremost researchers in the field of outcomes.
Depression is among the most important risk factors for cardiac outcomes.
These patients are at risk for adverse outcomes from cardiac treatment, including higher rates of mortality and morbidity. Research has shown that depression is an independent risk factor, comparable in significance to family history of cardiac problems, high cholesterol and obesity. The cardiac system will extend PsyberMetrics' work in developing automated outcomes management and clinical decision support systems for chemical dependency and mental health treatment. Cardiologists will use the system to screen patients for depression and, for those screening positive, to select the most efficacious treatment alternative and monitor the patient's progress in relation to the ETR curve. New Hope is headquartered in Marlboro, NJ, and dedicated to serving those most in need of treatment for alcoholism, drug addiction and compulsive gambling through residential, detoxification and outpatient services.