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Nursing home staff giving medication to patient Rachel M. Werner Co-authored Research on the Impact of Nursing Home Ownership Changes on Staffing Levels and Quality Ratings, Penn LDI. A study by Kira Ryskina and Rachel M. Werner, cited in Penn LDI, found that nursing home staffing, especially for registered nurses, decreased after ownership changes, leading to lower quality ratings. The researchers call for more transparency about ownership on CMS's 5-star site to help families make informed decisions. Citation:
A doctor leading with volunteers in the background Guy David Wrote an Op-Ed about Why Top Universities Have Turned to M.D.s for Leadership in Times of Crisis, Stat In his op-ed for the STAT, Guy David discusses the increasing trend of physicians taking on leadership roles in universities and other organizations. He highlights how their clinical skills and experiences translate into effective leadership beyond healthcare settings. Citations:
Coins on winner podium Kevin G. Volpp Co-authored Research on How Gamification, Loss-Framed Financial Incentives, or a Combination of Both Could Impact Physical Activity, Penn LDI A study co-authored by Kevin G. Volpp, cited in Penn LDI, found that combining gamification and financial incentives significantly boosts physical activity, especially for those at high risk for cardiovascular disease.  Citation:
Hands of a retiree counting pennies. Olivia S. Mitchell Wrote an Op-Ed about the Decision Retirees Face Regarding What to Do with Their 401(K) Plans Once They Retire, The Wall Street Journal Olivia S. Mitchell, in her Op-ed for The wall Street Journal, discusses the key considerations retirees should weigh when deciding whether to roll over their 401(k) into an IRA or leave it in their former employer's plan.   Citation:
"" Olivia Mitchell Featured for Her Many Accomplishments, Forbes A new Forbes article highlights the woman who shape the way money flows in our country. Olivia Mitchell was featured for many accomplishments such as 300 articles and books, and advising governments including the U.S! Citation:  "50 Over 50: Investment," Forbes, V Chachere, M McGrath, 
The doctor is holding money in gloved hands. Atul Gupta Wrote an Op-Ed about How For-Profit Hospitals Bill More Aggressively than Nonprofits for Medicare Outlier Payments in the Early 2000s, Penn LDI In the op-ed for Penn LDI, Atul Gupta discusses how hospitals exploited a Medicare payment loophole, benefiting for-profit hospitals. This highlights the need for more oversight in hospital payment systems. Citation:
Image of Olivia S. Mitchelll Olivia S. Mitchell Spoke about Her Life's Work as an Economist, Knowledge at Wharton In a candid conversation with Wharton Dean Erika James, Olivia S. Mitchell discusses her research on retirement and pension decisions and her insights from over four decades in the field. Citation:  “What I’ve Learned.” Knowledge at Wharton, August 6, 2024.
Image of Sarah Rishkoff Sarah Tishkoff Was Honored with the 2024 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science, Penn Arts & Sciences. Sarah Tishkoff was awarded the 2024 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science for her groundbreaking work on human genetic diversity and its implications for understanding and treating diseases. Citation: "Sarah Tishkoff Earns 2024 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science." Penn Arts & Sciences, July 31, 2024.
Logo or 'FORGNG A PATH' conference Rachel Werner and Eric Roberts Spoke at a Conference on Integrating Medicare and Medicaid for Dual Eligibles, Penn LDI Eric Roberts, highlighted the severe complexities and challenges dual eligibles face due to fragmented care systems. At the same time, Rachel M.

Workshop on Family and Healthy Ageing

Co-organised by the Ageing and Health Incentives Lab (AHIL) at LSE & the Population Aging Research Center (PARC) at the University of Pennsylvania 

Friday, October 18, 2024 (Online)

The Call for submission of abstracts is open until September 15, 2024. 

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Sep 16
A Few Observations on Recent Trends of the World Population
PSC/PARC COLLOQUIUM SERIES FALL 2024
12:00pm - 1:00pm | McNeil 403 - PSC Commons
Jesús Fernández-Villaverde
Sep 23
Life Course Inequalities in Cognitive Aging and Dementia Risk: New Data and Methodological Approaches for Population Research
PSC/PARC COLLOQUIUM SERIES FALL 2024
12:00pm - 1:00pm | McNeil 403 - PSC Commons
Yang Claire Yang
Sep 30
Lessons from the Demography of Incarceration
PSC/PARC COLLOQUIUM SERIES SPRING 2024
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Room 403 McNeil - PSC Commons
Evelyn Patterson
Oct 07
Families & Caregiving (PARC Aging Chats)
PSC/PARC COLLOQUIUM SERIES FALL 2024
12:00pm - 1:00pm | McNeil Room 403 - PSC Commons
Joan Costa-i-Font Pilar Gonalons-Pons
Oct 14
Demographic Approaches to Studying Structural Oppression
PSC/PARC COLLOQUIUM SERIES FALL 2024
12:00pm - 1:00pm | McNeil 403 - PSC Commons
Patricia Homan
Oct 21
The Motherlode: Why Most Mothers End Up Financially Supporting Their Children
PSC/PARC COLLOQUIUM SERIES FALL 2024
12:00pm - 1:00pm | McNeil 403 - PSC Commons
Jennifer Glass

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