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How the primary survey is “same but different” for geriatric trauma patients

Physiologic changes related to aging have a significant impact on how older patients respond to injury. According to Robert Barraco, MD, MPH, FACS, FCCP, these changes also affect every element of the trauma primary survey. Robert Barraco, MD “The primary survey is ‘the same but different’ for geriatric trauma patients,” Dr. Barraco said. “It is […]

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Statement of Gratitude from the Coalition for National Trauma Research – Coalition for National Trauma Research

On this Veterans Day, the Coalition for National Trauma Research (CNTR) extends our deepest gratitude to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. We honor your courage, your commitment, and the extraordinary sacrifices you and your families have made in service to our nation. Your dedication to protecting freedom and preserving peace […]

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CNTR Leaders and Patient Partners Participate in 2025 PCORI Meeting – Coalition for National Trauma Research

Dr. Michelle Price, CNTR Exec. Director, Ashley Moreno, CNTR Research Associate, and Dr. Elliott Haut, VTE Project PI, share their poster. Researchers, patients, caregivers—including several affiliated with CNTR—convened last month at the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Annual Meeting to network and share results of the latest PCORI-funded research. Dr. Elliott Haut and CNTR Executive […]

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OIG report on trauma “overpayments” is flawed but raises key issues

The big news in trauma is the recent release of a long-awaited report from the U.S. Office of Inspector General (OIG) on improper billing for trauma team activations. The title of the report says it all: Hospitals Charged CMS for Trauma Team Activations That Did Not Comply With Federal Requirements In fact, the OIG’s headline […]

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New Resources for Medical Research Communicators – Coalition for National Trauma Research

Amidst current funding recisions and proposed steep federal funding cuts for research, it’s never been more important to communicate about the value of science and illuminate how improvements to our health care system are realized. A new infographic developed by the Research!America coalition illustrates the collaborative nature of research through all its stages. This can […]

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New Resource for Brain Injury Patients & Caregivers, Thanks to Patients & Caregivers – Coalition for National Trauma Research

When Kelly Lang joined a national collaborative to develop Communicating About Brain Injury, she brought more than two decades of lived experience to the table. The initiative—created by the American Congress of Rehabilitative Medicine (ACRM), the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), the North American Brain Injury Society (NABIS), and other partners—aims to establish consistent, […]

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CNTR I-REP Panelists Contribute to Landmark Lancet Study Defining Global Standards for Trauma Outcomes – Coalition for National Trauma Research

In a landmark international collaboration published in The Lancet’s eClinicalMedicine, researchers have, for the first time, defined a globally standardized set of patient-centered outcome measures for adults with major injury. This initiative was developed by the International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) Major Injury Working Group and included vital contributions from members of CNTR’s […]

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CNTR is Hiring a Part-Time Executive Assistant

Job Summary Responsible for assisting in the administration of a non-profit company in a remote setting. General Accountabilities Manages payroll processes, including new hire onboarding, earnings/deductions updates, and PTO review; serves as primary liaison with payroll company. Manages Time and Effort Timesheets to track employee allocation across projects and ensure compliance with grant requirements. Manages employee […]

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Learn about Module Functionality – Coalition for National Trauma Research

CNTR holds its next webinar in the National Trauma Research Repository (NTRR) series on October 30, 2025, starting at 11:30 a.m. central time. Take time to step through the functions of each module in this free study data sharing system. The NTRR enables you to contribute study data, find standardized definitions for data elements, manage […]