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Adjunct rank detailsNitu Kashyap, MD, FAMIA
Assistant Clinical Professor, Internal MedicineDownloadHi-Res Photo
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Assistant Clinical Professor, Internal Medicine; Assistant Clinical Professor, Biostatistics; Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health
Positions outside Yale
Chief Medical Information Officer, Information Technology, Yale New Haven Health
Biography
Dr. Nitu Kashyap is the Chief Medical Information Officer at Yale New Haven Health where she is responsible for Population Health Informatics and Clinical Decision Support. She is faculty in Internal Medicine and teaches Clinical Informatics to residents and Informatics fellows. Her research interests include development and delivery of guidelines-based clinical decision support.
Dr. Kashyap is board certified in Internal Medicine and in Clinical Informatics.
Last Updated on August 05, 2023.
Departments & Organizations
Education & Training
- Advanced Emerging Leaders Program
- Yale University (2019)
- Strategic Agility Program
- Yale University (2019)
- Emerging Leaders Program
- Yale University (2018)
- Fellowship
- Yale Center for Medical Informatics (2011)
- Resident
- UMDNJ, Morristown Memorial Program (2003)
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Medical Research Interests
Decision Support Systems, Clinical
Public Health Interests
Chronic Diseases; Clinical Guidelines
ORCID
0000-0001-9376-1199
Research at a Glance
Yale Co-Authors
Frequent collaborators of Nitu Kashyap's published research.
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A big-picture view of Nitu Kashyap's research output by year.
Research Interests
Research topics Nitu Kashyap is interested in exploring.
Xavier Llor, MD, PhD
Allen Hsiao, MD, FAAP, FAMIA
Benjamin Tolchin, MD, MS, FAAN (Neurology), FAES
F. Perry Wilson, MD, MSCE
Tariq Ahmad, MD, MPH
Alexandra Lansky, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA, FESC
40Publications
333Citations
Decision Support Systems, Clinical
Publications
2025
Applying Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic to Everyday Crises: The Role of Policy, Innovation, and Stewardship in Healthcare Emergencies
Welch R, Greeno R, Tolchin B, Kashyap N, Showstark M, Herbst J, Kim N, Jubanyik K. Applying Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic to Everyday Crises: The Role of Policy, Innovation, and Stewardship in Healthcare Emergencies. Journal Of Emergency Medicine 2025, 78: 192-201. PMID: 40976122, DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2025.08.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMoral distressEmergency departmentDNR policyEmergency medicinePublic health emergencyLevels of moral distressCritical careEnd-of-life decisionsCOVID-19 testingNon-beneficial careIntensive care unitQuality improvement studyEnd-of-lifeFront-line cliniciansCOVID-19 pandemicCOVID-19 public health emergencyClinician decision-makingHealth emergencyDNR statusPatient's clinical conditionCode statusResuscitation policyCare deliveryEveryday crisesED staffCancer genetics evaluation among individuals at risk for Lynch syndrome across all qualifying indications.
Singh V, Chen G, Sena A, Rafter T, Xicola R, Sharbatji M, Liu J, Brown Q, Brierley K, Healy C, Hughes M, Kashyap N, Llor X. Cancer genetics evaluation among individuals at risk for Lynch syndrome across all qualifying indications. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2025, 43: 10616-10616. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2025.43.16_suppl.10616.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLynch syndromeInherited cancer syndromeFamily historyPersonal historyCancer syndromesFamily history of colorectal cancerColorectal cancerPersonal history of cancerFamily history of cancerYale New Haven Health SystemLS-related cancersGenetic testingLS-associated cancersCancer genetic evaluationAt-riskIdentification of at-risk individualsAt-risk individualsPathogenic variantsLS cancersComparison of categorical variablesIndividuals at-riskEO-CRCPearson chi-squareHealth systemDescriptive statisticsAt-risk cancer genetic syndrome identification (ARCAGEN-ID): Novel EHR integrated system to overcome disparities in identification and testing for cancer genetic syndromes.
Singh V, Chen G, Sena A, Rafter T, Xicola R, Sharbatji M, Liu J, Brown Q, Brierley K, Healy C, Hughes M, Kashyap N, Llor X. At-risk cancer genetic syndrome identification (ARCAGEN-ID): Novel EHR integrated system to overcome disparities in identification and testing for cancer genetic syndromes. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2025, 43: 1600-1600. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2025.43.16_suppl.1600.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHereditary cancer syndromesOvercome disparitiesAt-riskGenetic testingHereditary cancer syndrome identificationCancer genetic syndromesPreventable cancer deathsMedicaid-insured individualsComplexity of guidelinesAt-risk individualsPathogenic variantsIndividuals at-riskNon-white individualsDecline testingLynch syndromeUnderserved populationsHealth systemNon-HispanicCancer syndromesChi-square testEligible individualsFamily historyInformational videoCancer deathGenetic counselingElectronic health record-based registry for identification of individuals at risk for hereditary cancer syndromes
Singh V, Rafter T, Sharbatji M, Liu J, Brown Q, Brierley K, Healy C, Xicola R, Kashyap N, Llor X. Electronic health record-based registry for identification of individuals at risk for hereditary cancer syndromes. Journal Of Medical Genetics 2025, 62: 457-463. PMID: 40350248, DOI: 10.1136/jmg-2025-110718.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsHereditary cancer syndromesElectronic health recordsGenetic testingElectronic health record-based registryCancer syndromesIdentification of individualsFamily history of cancerFamily historyFamily history criteriaAt-riskHistory of cancerAt-risk individualsHealth recordsPathogenic variantsProspective identification of individualsRegistryActive patientsSyndrome identificationFamily relationshipsIncreased diagnostic rateCancer-related survivalStreamlined processProspective identificationIndividualsTesting needsCase Report: A health system’s experience using clinical decision support to promote note sharing after the 21st Century Cures Act
Iscoe M, Venkatesh A, Powers E, Kashyap N, Hsiao A, Millard H, Sangal R. Case Report: A health system’s experience using clinical decision support to promote note sharing after the 21st Century Cures Act. JAMIA Open 2025, 8: ooaf051. PMID: 40510806, PMCID: PMC12161449, DOI: 10.1093/jamiaopen/ooaf051.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinical decision supportHealth system's experienceRegional health systemDecision supportPatient engagementCentury Cures ActHealth systemPortal accessClinical notesConsistent with prior research showingCures ActPromote complianceSensitive informationStudy periodLinear regressionPediatricObservational analysisPsychiatryPatients/proxiesNotesPatientsSupportHealthCliniciansResearch showTu1137: A NOVEL SYSTEMS APPROACH TO SCALE UP IDENTIFICATION AND TESTING OF INDIVIDUALS AT RISK FOR LYNCH SYNDROME WHILE MINIMIZING NEEDED RESOURCES: THE ARCAGEN-ID EXPERIENCE
Chen G, Senna A, Xicola R, Pugliese A, Hughes M, Liu J, Brown Q, Haight C, Kashyap N, Llor X. Tu1137: A NOVEL SYSTEMS APPROACH TO SCALE UP IDENTIFICATION AND TESTING OF INDIVIDUALS AT RISK FOR LYNCH SYNDROME WHILE MINIMIZING NEEDED RESOURCES: THE ARCAGEN-ID EXPERIENCE. Gastroenterology 2025, 169: s-1327. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(25)03929-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA mixed-methods study assessing the performance of a clinical decision support tool for Clostridioides difficile testing for patients receiving laxatives
Peaper D, Rathod S, Sussman L, Azar M, Murdzek C, Roberts S, Tichy E, Topal J, Kashyap N, McManus D, Martinello R. A mixed-methods study assessing the performance of a clinical decision support tool for Clostridioides difficile testing for patients receiving laxatives. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 2025, 46: 497-503. PMID: 40079209, PMCID: PMC12034449, DOI: 10.1017/ice.2025.30.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricConceptsClinical decision supportAdvanced practice providersClinical decision support alertsClinical decision support toolMixed-methods studyPractice providersClinician interactionClinician concernsPhysician's instructionsTest orderingAttending physiciansMixed-methodsDoses of laxativesPatient riskLaxative useClinicians' rationaleCliniciansDecision support toolHospitalized patientsStudy periodDecision supportAttendanceCase seriesAntibiotic exposureResidentsP577: Decreasing disparities in inherited cancer syndromes through a systems approach: The At-Risk Cancer Genetic Syndrome Identification (ARCAGEN-ID) system
Xicola R, Singh V, Chen G, Senna A, Pugliese A, Hughes M, Rafter T, Liu J, Brown Q, Haight C, Kashyap N, Llor X. P577: Decreasing disparities in inherited cancer syndromes through a systems approach: The At-Risk Cancer Genetic Syndrome Identification (ARCAGEN-ID) system. Genetics In Medicine Open 2025, 3: 102425. DOI: 10.1016/j.gimo.2025.102425.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2024
Improving cefazolin administration for surgical prophylaxis in reported penicillin allergy: A retrospective study of a health system intervention
Belmont A, Son M, Hyman J, You L, Su C, Kashyap N, Topal J, McManus D, Martinello R, Kwah J. Improving cefazolin administration for surgical prophylaxis in reported penicillin allergy: A retrospective study of a health system intervention. Journal Of Allergy And Clinical Immunology Global 2024, 4: 100377. PMID: 39830990, PMCID: PMC11742594, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacig.2024.100377.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricConceptsPenicillin allergy labelHospital-wide guidelinesSurgical site infectionAllergy labelsSurgical patientsSevere allergic reactionsSurgical prophylaxisSite infectionAssociated with increased rates of surgical site infectionRate of surgical site infectionMulti-drug resistant infectionsAllergic reactionsPrevent surgical site infectionsFirst-line antibioticsFirst-line prophylaxisAdministration of cefazolinAssociated with increased ratesRetrospective cohort studyGuideline-directed therapyAdult surgical patientsPre-intervention groupPost-intervention groupPenicillin allergyPerioperative outcomesCefazolin administrationGuideline concordance of electronic health record order sets for hospital‐based treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome
Cohen S, Kashyap N, Steel T, Edelman E, Fiellin D, Joudrey P. Guideline concordance of electronic health record order sets for hospital‐based treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Journal Of Hospital Medicine 2024, 20: 550-561. PMID: 39580659, PMCID: PMC12276874, DOI: 10.1002/jhm.13556.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricConceptsElectronic health recordsElectronic health record ordersTreatment of alcohol withdrawal syndromeSevere alcohol withdrawal syndromeTreatment of unhealthy alcohol useAlcohol withdrawal syndromeUnhealthy alcohol useAcute care hospitalsHospital organizationCross-sectional studyHospital-based treatmentCare practicesHealth recordsCare escalationGuideline concordanceSymptom assessmentCare hospitalProtocolized careRecord ordersAlcohol use disorderSymptom scoresAlcohol useSubstance useHospitalInconsistent definitions
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activity Clinical Decision Support Committee, Yale New Haven Health
2016 - PresentCommitteesCo-Chairactivity Primary Care Users Group, Yale New Haven Health
2014 - PresentCommitteesCo-Chairactivity Clinical Advisory Council
03/01/2022 - PresentAdvisory BoardsCommittee MemberDetailsCT Health Information Exchangeactivity Association of Medical Directors of Information Systems
01/31/2011 - PresentProfessional OrganizationsMemberactivity American Medical Informatics Association
08/04/2014 - PresentPeer Review Groups and Grant Study SectionsScientific Committee
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03/01/2022Regional AwardOffice of Health Strategy and CT State Health Information ExchangeDetailsUnited Stateshonor Elected Co-Chair, Medication Reconciliation Polypharmacy Committee
09/02/2019Regional AwardOffice of Health Strategy, State of CTDetailsUnited Stateshonor Clinical Informatics Sub-Board Member
07/01/2019National AwardAmerican Board of Medical SpecialtiesDetailsUnited Stateshonor Fellow
05/01/2019National AwardAmerican Medical Informatics AssociationDetailsUnited States
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