A new LDI Research Brief details a study led by Srinath Adusumalli andLDI colleagues that uses nudges to clinicians to increase prescribing of statins, which can reduce cardiovascular deaths.
Research by Therese Richmond finds that when injured Black men return to the neighborhood where the injury occurred, they had higher rates of depression and PTSD as they healed.
Paula Chatterjee et al discover that while most Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) funds are given as intended, a small but sizable number of payments are not.
Consumers have higher confidence sharing their data with public institutions and research-based organizations than with health care companies, according to a study by Carolyn Cannuscio,
Genevieve Kanter and colleagues find that nephrologist ownership of U.S. dialysis facilities, compared to non-ownership, was not associated with worse clinical outcomes.
LDI seeks proposals of up to $350,000 for research projects focused on generating rigorous new evidence that will improve outcomes of patients with chronic kidney disease. Applications are due January 31, 2023.
Penn LDI Undergraduate Training Programs: Apply to Be a Mentor
A panel of leading experts discussed the undefinable nature of safety net facilities, the lack of adequate integration of the safety net into the larger public health infrastructure, and more.
Participants will learn to successfully pitch research to and interview with reporters in popular media. The workshop will be led by Karl Stark, LDI’s Director of Content Strategy.
In-person event open to LDI Fellows.
IN THE MEDIA
“Home Delivery of Medications Can Help Improve Access, Especially When Time Is Tight.” Rachel M. Werner.CNN
“How a Sprawling Hospital Chain Ignited Its Own Staffing Crisis.” Linda Aiken.New York Times
“Expanding the Child Tax Credit Lifted Millions of Children Out of Poverty.” Zoe Bouchelle.Newsweek
“A Glaring Omission in the Biden Strategy on Nutrition: A Sweetened-Beverage Tax.” Christina Roberto, Laura Gibson.The Hill
“Out of Control’: Dozens of Telehealth Startups Sent Sensitive Health Information to Big Tech Companies.” Ari Friedman, David Grande, Matthew McCoy.STAT
PUBLICATIONS
“Effect of Abandoned Housing Interventions on Gun Violence, Perceptions of Safety, and Substance Use in Black Neighborhoods: A Citywide Cluster Randomized Trial.” Eugenia C. South, John M. MacDonald, Vicky W. Tam, Greg Ridgeway, Charles C. Branas.JAMA Internal Medicine
“Dismantling Structural Racism in Nursing Research.” Lisa M. Lewis, Mallory A. Perry, Paule Joseph, Antonia M. Villarruel.Nursing Outlook
“Association of Perceived Benefit or Burden of Research Participation With Participants' Withdrawal From Cancer Clinical Trials.” Connie M. Ulrich et al.JAMA Network Open
“Inequities in Access to Structural Heart Disease Interventions.” Kriyana Pasham Reddy, Lauren A. Eberly, Ashwin S. Nathan.JAMA Cardiology
“Characteristics of Hospitals Eligible for Rural Emergency Hospital Designation.” Paula Chatterjee, Matthew J. Klebanoff, Qian Huang, Amol S. Navathe.JAMA Health Forum
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