Penn LDI and CHERISH launched a free, online course that helps researchers convert their work into a form that can be easily understood and used by policymakers and the public.
Diana Montoya-Williams, Carmen Guerra, and Samuel Takvorian offered evidence-based strategies, such as using community institutions to recruit subjects, to increase diversity in trials.
Kevin Mahoney, Rachel M. Werner, Paula Chatterjee, and Aditi Vasan discussed the impact of Medicaid cutting health insurance for millions of Americans as the COVID-19 public health emergency ends.
Rebecca Stewart, Rachel French, and David Mandell explored the feasibility of expanding Vending Machines for Harm Reduction (VMHR), which dispense drugs and tools to combat the opioid epidemic, in Philadelphia.
LDI's latest news coverage on drug pricing featured expert insights on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from Lawton Robert Burns, who testified before the Senate Finance Committee. We also highlighted Novo Nordisk's recent announcement o insulin price cuts, and the important Inflation Reduction Act. Test your knowledge of the act by taking our quiz!
Co-sponsored with Arnold Ventures, the Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics (CHIBE) and the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy (Penn MEHP).
A panel of experts discussed how climate change impacts health outcomes for different populations and exacerbates health inequities, and how we can better prepare for and mitigate the health impacts of a changing climate.
IN THE MEDIA
“Moving Medicare From Hospital to Home.” Rachel M. Werner.Politico
“Opinion: Why Are We Denying People With Addiction the Most Effective Treatment?” Ashish Thakrar.Los Angeles Times
“Britney Spears Didn't Feel Like She Could Live 'a Full Life.' There's Another Way.” Emily Largent, Jason Karlawish.New York Times
“Want to Tackle Gun Violence? Think About Trees.” Eugenia South.Philadelphia Inquirer
“Diversity in Medicine Can Save Lives. Here’s Why There Aren’t More Doctors of Color.” Jaya Aysola.NPR
PUBLICATIONS
“Why Diverse Clinical Trial Participation Matters.” Aaron L. Schwartz, Marcella Alsan, Alanna A. Morris, Scott D. Halpern.New England Journal of Medicine
“The Home Care Workforce Has Not Kept Pace With Growth In Home And Community-Based Services.” Amanda R. Kreider, Rachel M. Werner.Health Affairs
“Widespread Third-Party Tracking On Hospital Websites Poses Privacy Risks For Patients And Legal Liability For Hospitals.” Ari B. Friedman, Raina M. Merchant, Amey Maley, Karim Farhat, Kristen Smith, et al.Health Affairs
“Community Health Worker Integration With and Effectiveness in Health Care and Public Health in the United States.” Molly Knowles, Aidan P. Crowley, Aditi Vasan, Shreya Kangovi.Annual Review of Public Health
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