A study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine documented how the Amplify@LDI program resulted in a 177% increase in media mentions for Penn researchers.
A recent study by Oluwadamilola Fayanju found significant disparities among Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander groups in terms of their access to timely surgical treatment for breast cancer.
Michael Ashburn and Maggie Lowenstein discussed the federal government's plan to address the threat of xylazine-laced fentanyl, how to remove barriers for patients, and more.
Research by Dolores Albarracín et al explored the lessons learned from communicating about COVID-19 to the public and gave recommendations on how to apply these lessons.
Andy Tan and Eric Feldman offered several strategies to offset the manipulative strategies used by tobacco companies to increase usage in sexual and gender minority groups.
Virtual conversation with Shekinah A. Fashaw-Walters, PhD, Raynard Washington, PhD, MPH, and Ruqaiijah Yearby, JD, MPH. Moderated by Atheendar Venkataramani, MD, PhD.
Co-hosted with Health Affairs.
IN THE MEDIA
“Rothman Orthopaedics’ Decision To Drop Medicare Bundled Payments Shows Why It’s So Hard To Slow Rising Health Costs.” Rachel M. Werner.Philadelphia Inquirer
“American Families Need SNAP Benefits More Now Than Ever.” Aaron Richterman, Christina Roberto, Harsha Thirumurthy.The Hill
“Mishmash of How U.S. Heat Deaths Are Counted Complicates Efforts To Keep People Safe as Earth Warms.”Sameed Khatana.ABC News
“FDA Approval of the First Over-The-Counter Contraceptive Isn’t Enough.” Alice Abernathy.The Messenger
“How a Controversial U.S. Drug Policy Could Be Harming Cancer Patients Worldwide.” Holly Fernandez Lynch, Ravi Parikh.Nature
PUBLICATIONS
“Training Health Policy Researchers on Policy Engagement and Research Translation for Greater Impact: Evaluation of the Amplify@LDI Program.” Alison M. Buttenheim, David Grande, Tali Ruskin, Kaday Kamara, Liz Donhauser, Janet Weiner, Rachel M. Werner. Journal of General Internal Medicine
“Using Measures of Race to Make Clinical Predictions: Decision Making, Patient Health, and Fairness. Charles F. Manski, John Mullahy, Atheendar S. Venkataramani.PNAS
“Extreme Heat and Poor Air Quality: Dual Threats to Cardiovascular Health.” Sameed Ahmed M. Khatana, Peter W. Groeneveld. Circulation
“Realigning Reality With Intent in Funding Safety-Net Hospitals.” Paula Chatterjee, William L. Schpero.JAMA Health Forum
“Maximising the Value of Nudge Units for Global Health.” Harsha Thirumurthy, Alison M. Buttenheim, Candice Chetty-Makkan, Sophie Pascoe. Lancet Global Health
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