Frances Norwood
About Frances Norwood
Frances Norwood is an Assistant Research Professor at George Washington University, where she has worked since 2010. She has extensive experience in health care research and policy, particularly in long-term care and person-centered planning.
Work at The George Washington University
Frances Norwood has served as an Assistant Research Professor at George Washington University since 2010. In this role, she engages in research and academic activities that contribute to the field of health care, particularly focusing on long-term care and palliative care. Her work involves collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance care coordination and person-centered planning.
Current Role at Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Since 2012, Frances Norwood has worked as a Social Science Research Analyst at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the Baltimore, Maryland area. In this position, she provides research and evaluation support for several programs, including the Person-Centered Training program and the Veteran-Directed Home- and Community-Based Services program. Her role involves analyzing data and developing strategies to improve health care services.
Previous Experience at Inclusion Research Institute
Frances Norwood held the position of Director of Research at the Inclusion Research Institute from 2002 to 2012. During her tenure, she focused on advancing research initiatives aimed at improving inclusion and access to health care services for diverse populations. Her leadership contributed to the development of evidence-based practices in the field.
Educational Background
Frances Norwood has an extensive educational background in anthropology and related fields. She earned her PhD in Medical Anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley, completing her studies from 1996 to 2005. Additionally, she holds a Master's degree in Anthropology from American University (1994-1996) and a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1984-1989).
Achievements in Health Care Innovation
Frances Norwood has managed significant budgets and deliverables for multiple Health Care Innovation Awards, overseeing a portfolio valued at $84 million. Her responsibilities included managing contracts worth $6.7 million, $7.7 million, and $9.3 million. She conducted analyses on the Health Care Innovation Award portfolio to identify strategies for sustainability and replication, contributing to health care reform efforts for individuals with advanced illness and dementia.