FEATURE STORIES

VIDEO: How the SCOTUS Ruling Threatens Diversity and Inclusion in Health Care

Harald Schmidt outlined how the Supreme Court's ruling that struck down affirmative action in higher education could establish similar attacks on DEI programs in health care.

Aging at Home May Be Harder in Rural Areas

A study by Norma B. Coe and colleagues found captivating disparities in the provision of formal and family care among urban and rural adults requiring assistance with their daily activities.

National Summit Discussed Hospital Care at Home

During the National Advanced Health Care at Home Summit, Rachel M. Werner shared valuable insights from a health economist's perspective on the potential impact of moving more health care services to the home.

Effect of Relaxing Restrictions on Take-Home Methadone Doses

Research by Rebecca Arden Harris, Judith Long, and David Mandell revealed that take-home doses of methadone, a change in federal policy brought on by the pandemic, did not lead to an increase in fatal overdoses.

High Rates of Burnout and Patient Safety Issues at the Best Hospitals

A new study led by Linda Aiken found that more than 40% of clinicians were not confident that hospital management would act to resolve problems that clinicians identify in patient care.

EVENTS

State Innovation in Controlling Health Care Costs in Consolidated Markets

Friday, September 8, 2023
12:00–1:00 p.m. ET

Virtual conversation with Loren Adler, MS, January Angeles, MPP, Martin Gaynor, PhD, MA, and Natasha Murphy, MS. Moderated by Allison Hoffman, JD.

Supported by the Charles C. Leighton, MD Memorial Lecture Fund.

Penn LDI 2023 Fall Kickoff

Tuesday, September 12, 2023
4:00–6:30 p.m. ET

In-person event open to LDI Fellows.

Methods Matter: Understanding and Measuring Race and Racism in Health Research

Penn LDI Conference
Friday, September 29, 2023
9:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m. ET

Co-hosted with the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, & Informatics

Addressing the Effects of Structural Racism on Health and Health Care

Friday, October 6, 2023
12:00–1:00 p.m. ET

Virtual conversation co-hosted with Health Affairs, the leading journal of health policy research.

IN THE MEDIA

“Pennsylvania House Approves Bill To Require Nurse Staffing Minimums in Hospitals.” Tarik Khan. Philadelphia Inquirer

“Is the Medical System Ready for Alzheimer’s Drugs That Work?” Jason Karlawish. STAT News

“Federal Policy on Homelessness Becomes New Target of the Right.” Dennis Culhane. New York Times

PUBLICATIONS

“Extreme Heat and Poor Air Quality: Dual Threats to Cardiovascular Health.” Sameed Ahmed M. Khatana, Peter W. Groeneveld. Circulation

“Cluster Randomized Pragmatic Clinical Trial Testing Behavioral Economic Implementation Strategies to Improve Tobacco Treatment for Patients With Cancer Who Smoke.” Brian P. Jenssen, Robert Schnoll, Rinad S. Beidas, Justin Bekelman, Anna-Marika Bauer. Journal of Clinical Oncology

“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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