SPECIFIC RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Clinical informatics approaches to improving pediatric and adult hypertension diagnosis and management
• Improving pediatric and adult immunization rates

Selected Recent Projects

Immunization

• Self-scheduled immunizations: When an immunization is due in Health Maintenance, configure MyChart to allow pediatric and adult patients to self-schedule appointments in the appropriate venue.
• Risk-based immunization forecasts: Extend our Health Maintenance functionality to detect patient-specific risk factors of vaccine preventable diseases and have that risk impact which vaccines are due and when.
• Support for combination vaccine ordering: Collaborating with developers at the Epic Corporation to create improved tools to support ordering of combination vaccines which satisfy multiple Health Maintenance Topics. The functionality will be informed by what we have hard coded at MetroHealth but will be informed by low-code modifications by subject matter experts at local sites.

Improved tracking of preventative care for Women’s Health

• New functionality to forecast Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) for patients who need an additional test because of breast tissue density.
• Improved forecasting of Pap Smears based on the latest cervical cancer screening results.

Adolescent depression screening

• • Forecast yearly PHQ2 starting at age 12 years with at least a 3-month gap between questionnaires.
  • Make the questionnaire appear automagically in advance of the visit via MyChart, or on check-in (paper or kiosk).

Dr. David Bar-Shain’s career profoundly impacts healthcare, marked by accolades reflecting his dedication to patients, education, and medical informatics. His journey inspires through passion and innovation.

In 2017, Dr. Bar-Shain received the prestigious PACademy Award from Epic Systems, a peer-selected honor from hundreds of physicians for "outstanding contributions to the Epic community," showcasing his global influence in empowering clinicians to better care for patients with computers. In 2021, he became a Fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association and received the Byron Oberst Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics. This honor celebrates his significant contributions to improving pediatric clinical systems, educating health professionals in technology, and shaping health policies, underscoring his pivotal role in child health informatics.

His commitment to nurturing future medical professionals is equally profound. He earned multiple Excellence in Teaching Awards from MetroHealth's Department of Pediatrics , chosen by residents for "outstanding effort and achievement in resident education." This culminated in the Mark Richards Humanism in Medicine Award in 2007, recognizing him as a "caring, compassionate, and inspiring mentor" practicing patient-centered care. His influence extends to integrated care, exemplified by the Excellence in Interprofessional Teaching Award from Psychiatry in 2018.

These awards paint a vivid portrait of Dr. Bar-Shain: a physician dedicated to making a profound difference—impacting patients, empowering colleagues, and shaping healthcare through innovative leadership. His journey is a powerful reminder of what expertise and unwavering commitment achieve.