Research by Nancy Hodgson andAdriana Perezhighlighted how interventions that support and enhance caregivers' skills and confidence may lower anxiety levels in individuals with cognitive impairment.
A study by LDI Fellows revealed that only one in three privately-insured opioid dependent birthing people were treated with buprenorphine, and Black and Hispanic birthing people were less likely to receive treatment.
Eric T. Roberts discussed his recent study which found modest improvements from integrated care for dual-eligible beneficiaries, and gave recommendations for policymakers.
Despite its effectiveness, contingency management (CM) has generated little interest from government agencies as a strategy to treat stimulant use disorder. LDI and CHERISH held a conference to explore the wider use of CM.
Virtual event with Paula Chatterjee, MD, MPH, Ramona Hicks, RN, Harold Miller, MS. Moderated by Rachel M. Werner, MD, PhD.
IN THE MEDIA
“New CMS Rules Will Throttle Access Researchers Need to Medicare, Medicaid Data.”Rachel M. Werner. STAT News
“After Police Kill Unarmed Black People, Sleep Worsens - But Only For Black People.” Atheendar S. Venkatamarani. New York Times
“America is Having a Senior Moment on Vaccines.” Alison Buttenheim.The Atlantic
“FDA Authorized Florida's Drug Importation Plan. Naysayers Are Balking.” Mark Pauly. Medpage Today
“Can Kidney Dialysis Be Done at Home? We Can Make Treatment More Accessible, So Why Aren't We?” Yuvaram Reddy. USA Today
PUBLICATIONS
“The Effects of Post-Acute Care Payment Reform on the Need for and Receipt of Caregiving.”Rachel M. Werner, Norma B. Coe, Seiyoun Kim, R. Tamara Konetzka. American Journal of Health Economics
“Wealth Redistribution to Extend Longevity in the U.S.” Kathryn E.W. Himmelstein, Alexander C. Tsai, Atheendar S. Venkataramani. JAMA Internal Medicine
“Differential Hospital Participation in Bundled Payments in Communities with Higher Shares of Marginalized Populations.” Aidan P. Crowley, Sarah Neville, Chuxuan Sun, Qian Erin Huang, Deborah Cousins, Torrey Shirk, Jingsan Zhu, Austin Kilaru, Joshua M. Liao,Amol S. Navathe. Journal of General Internal Medicine
“Mapping Buprenorphine Access at Philadelphia Pharmacies.
