Jason Niehaus, MBA, MD

Dr. Niehaus is a neonatologist who is focused on improvement of processes surrounding the care of clinically ill newborns.  His primary research has been in the realm of medical education looking at the impact of empathetic communication skills training for pediatric residents.  Communication with families when they are at their most vulnerable is an incredibly important skill.  Improving this interaction with families has been the focus of Dr. Niehaus’ research.  Additionally, Dr. Niehaus has looked at ways to advocate for resources in under-resourced areas.  His project looking at healthcare utilization at the end of life in cancer patients emphasized the importance of funding pediatric palliative care.  His project looking at social determinants of health and the association with necrotizing enterocolitis.  The hope is to advocate for more community resources to help prevent necrotizing enterocolitis.