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Robert Burke Spoke About Post-Acute Care Trends and Their Impact on Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries, Penn LDI
"The most important question to answer is: Does the reduction in length of post-acute care and possibly lower quality of SNF and home health options have long-term health implications for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries?" Robert
November 21, 2024
Derek M. Griffith Co-authors 2nd Edition of "Racism" Addressing Recent Social and Political Events, Penn Nursing
Derek M.
November 19, 2024
Pamela Z. Cacchione's New Book Explores Nurses' Extraordinary Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Penn Nursing
Pamela Z.
November 13, 2024
Honor a Colleague PAA Tribute Campaign for Irma T. Elo
Contribute to the Population Association of America (PAA) in honor of the President-Elect of the PAA and PSC Research Associate,
November 12, 2024
Eric Roberts and Robert Burke Advocates for Reform in Medicare Advantage D-SNPs to Improve Care for Dual Eligibles, Penn LDI
Eric Roberts and Robert Burke's study suggests that improving coordination between Medicare and Medicaid within Dual Eligible Special Needs
November 11, 2024
Rachel Werner is Quoted on Harris' Elder Care Plan and Its Impact on Gen X During the Sandwich Years, Bloomberg
Rachel Werner says, in
October 31, 2024
Eric Roberts Examines Financial Precarity Among Medicare Beneficiaries Facing Hospitalization Costs, Penn LDI
Eric Roberts co-authored a study, reported in
October 30, 2024
Olivia Mitchell Quoted on Why Boeing Workers' Push for Pension Plan Restart Won’t Succeed, Barron's
Olivia Mitchell said in
October 24, 2024
PSC and PARC Associates Have Been Elected as Experts to the National Academy of Medicine, Penn Today & Penn LDI
October 22, 2024
Kathryn Bowles Quoted on Improving Communication for Home-Care Nurses About Sepsis Hospitalizations, Philadelphia Inquirer
"The code falls to the "history" section of their medical record, where new at-home care teams easily miss it.
October 21, 2024
Penn Prevention Research, Led by LDI Senior Fellows Karen Glanz, Oluwadamilola Fayanju, and Rebecca Brown, Has Been Awarded CDC Grant, Penn LDI
Penn LDI reports, the University of Pennsylvania Prevention Research Center (UPenn PRC) was awarded a $6.5 million CDC grant to suppor
October 14, 2024
Kevin Volpp Addresses Bias in Healthcare Data and AI, Penn LDI
"An important issue is whether AI leads to resources being allocated systematically to some groups rather than others.
October 7, 2024
Emily Largent and Jason Karlawish Co-Authored Research on Ethical and Regulatory Considerations in the Development of Digital Health Tools, Penn LDI
Penn LDI reports that Emily Largent and
October 1, 2024
Rachel Werner Quoted on Henry Ford and Ascension Hospitals' Joint Venture, Michigan Public
“Without a doubt, mergers reduce competition,” said Rachel Werner, in
October 1, 2024
Pei-Chuan Ho Authors Research on the Role of Genetics in the Link Between Alcohol Consumption and Cognitive Decline
Pei-Chuan Ho's study explores the link between alcohol consumption and cognitive decline in older adults, addressing genetic endogeneity through polygenic scores.
October 1, 2024
Chenyi Ma and Dennis Culhane Co-authored a Paper on How Older Adults Adapt Their Behavior for Disaster Preparedness
Chenyi Ma and Dennis Culhane's paper explores how older adults modify their disaster preparedness behavior using concepts from the Transtheoretical
September 30, 2024
Study by Catherine Auriemma, Jason Karlawish, and Scott Halpern Explores Why Older Adults with Dementia Prefer Aging in Place Despite Missing Supports, Penn LDI
Penn LDI reports that a Study by Catherine Auriemma,
September 30, 2024
Study by Karen Lasater, Matthew McHugh, and Linda Aiken Examines Impact of Nurse Staffing Variations on Hospital Patient Deaths During COVID-19 Pandemic, Penn LDI
Penn LDI reports that a study by Karen Lasater
September 26, 2024
Ribbon-Cutting Marks Dedication of the James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies, Led by Hyunjoon Park, OMNIA
OMNIA reports, On September 12th, a ribbo
September 25, 2024
Derek Griffith Appointed as Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor, Penn Today
As reported in
September 24, 2024
Atul Gupta Co-authored a Research on the Impact of the Corporatization of Independent Hospitals, Penn LDI
In Penn LDI, Atul Gupta's research highlights that multihospital system a
September 24, 2024
Elise Parrish Authors a Paper on Long-term Care Infrastructure's Impact on Co-resident Living for Older Adults.
Elise Parrish's research examines how variations in state Medicaid expenditures and local nursing home availability affect the likelihood of older adults, especially those who are low-SES, disabled, and part of minority
September 23, 2024
Nancy Hodgson is Quoted on the Launch of New Center to Test and Implement Dementia Care, Penn Nursing
“A clear understanding of how and why a supportive care program works is critical to moving a dementia care intervention from a clinical trial in the lab into the homes and communities of families affected by dementia,” said
September 16, 2024
Hans Kohler, Iliana Kohler & Helene Purcell are Featured for Their Research in Malawi, Penn LDI
September 11, 2024
Scott Halpern Co-authored Research on What Influences People's Willingness to Take Risks for HIV Cures, Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics.
Scott Halpern's study highlighting the impact of the current quality of life on HIV patients' decisions and willingness to take risks for a cure was featured in
September 11, 2024
Jason Karlawish is quoted in a article on the Association of Light Pollution at Night to Alzheimer's disease, The Guardian
In
September 6, 2024
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.
September 3, 2024
Olivia Mitchell in an Interview Talks about Financial Planning for a Worry Free Retirement, Finance & Development Magazine
In an interview with Finance & Development Magazine, Olivia Mitchell discusses how supporti
September 1, 2024
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 univers
August 26, 2024
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.
August 15, 2024
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.
August 10, 2024
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!
August 8, 2024
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,
August 7, 2024
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.
August 6, 2024
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:
July 31, 2024
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.
July 30, 2024
Robert Burke Co-authored Research on Identifying Major Barriers That Prevent Patients from Performing Home Dialysis, Penn LDI
The research cited in Penn LDI explores the challenges in expanding access to home dialysis for kidney disease patients in the United States.
July 29, 2024
Jason Karlawaish Is Quoted in an Article about a New Study That Shows a Blood Test to Help Diagnose Alzheimer’s More Accurately, New York Times
"One remaining hurdle," Dr. Boxer and Dr.
July 28, 2024
Rachel Werner and Norma Coe Analyze Impact of CMS Minimum Staffing Rule Repeal on Patient Outcomes. Penn LDI
Penn LDI reports that on July 8, 2024,
July 24, 2024
Emily Largent & Shana Stites Spoke about the Role of Genetic Testing in Assessing Alzheimer’s Risk and More, Penn Medicine Podcast.
The first episode of Age of Aging, a Penn Medicine podcast, features Emily Largent and
July 23, 2024
July 23, 2024 Newsletter
Read all about Penn at the 2024 ASA Conference, as well as recap the Summer Institute in Computational Social Science led by Xi Song. Keep and eye out for the extra large section of researcher updates! Plus, a Penn discount code for the IAPHS conference.
July 23, 2024
Rachel Werner's Research Suggest More Robust Staffing in Nursing Homes Would Save Thousands of Lives, USA Today
Werner said safety hazards at inadequately staffed homes are very well documented. These hazards include medication errors, slips and falls, and other related medical problems. Citation:
July 20, 2024
Olivia Mitchell Quoted on the Hardships of Saving for Retirement, Knowledge at Wharton
“Let’s be honest, saving is no fun. People don’t get ‘utils’ (or utility) out of saving. They get utils out of spending.” said Mitchell. Citation:
July 15, 2024
Kevin G. Volpp Co-authored Research on Using Behavioral Economics to Enhance Food Is Medicine Programs, JAMA Health Forum
Kevin Volpp writes in JAMA Health Forum that the Food Is Medicine initia
July 12, 2024
A New Study by Rebecca Brown Provides Insight into Subsidized Housing in America, Penn LDI
The study by Brown suggests older Americans living in subsidized housing are more likely to develop chronic medical problems. Citation:
July 12, 2024
Studies Involving Eric Roberts and Rachel Werner Were Presented at the AcademyHealth ARM 2024, Penn LDI
At the 2024 AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting, Eliza MacNeal presented a study on coordination for dual-eligible patients, with contributions from Eric Roberts and
July 9, 2024
Eric Roberts and Rachel Werner Presented at the AcademyHealth ARM 2024, Penn LDI
Pen LDI reports that during a session on Care for Vulnerable Populations in Medicare at AcademyHealth 2024,
July 9, 2024
Jason Karlawish Quoted on Mental Decline with Age, The Washington Post
"A debate inherently tests an individual’s cognitive abilities: “attention, concentration, multitasking, working memory, language.” said Karlawish regarding the recent presidential debate. Citation:
July 7, 2024
Aaron Ritcherman Co-authored an Op-Ed on Pennsylvania Legislators Considering Replacing the Outdated Tax Forgiveness Program, Penn LDI
Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering income tax reforms, while Republicans advocate for tax cuts and Democrats propose new programs for low-income workers.
July 5, 2024
Aaron Richterman Co-authored an Op-Ed about Pennsylvania’s Need for Income Tax Reform, Penn Live
Researchers and health policy experts, such as Aaron Richterman in PennLive, recommend that Pennsylvania replace its outdated Tax
July 5, 2024
Forty-two Scholars from Penn took Part in the 2024 Academy Health Annual Research Meeting.
The programs are heavily focused on health and health care disparities and advancing the needs of underrepresented groups in health services, population health, and clinical epidemiology. Citation:
June 29, 2024
Eric Bressman Quoted on the Effectiveness of Hologram Doctors, The New York Times
"In medicine, technological advancements are judged by their ability to improve access to care, decrease its cost or improve its quality," said Bressman regarding the new hologram doctors.
June 29, 2024
AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting
Come check out the AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting hosted June 29th - July 2nd in Baltimore Maryland. Many of our PARC researchers have papers and posters being presented! We have gathered everything here for your convenience.
June 28, 2024
Eric Roberts Highlights Important Points from a Recent Study on the Veteran Health Administration, Penn LDI
The study revealed racial disparities within the Veteran Health Administration (VA). Roberts says these disparities were small and improved since 2016, however they can still be seen today. Citation:
June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024 Newsletter
Read all about PARC @ AcademyHealth and the latest news and publications from our Research Associates - and catch up on Dorothy Roberts keynote at the recent symposium on Genetic Ancestry and Perceptions of Race.
June 28, 2024
Allison Hoffman Quoted on Continued Access to Emergency Abortion Care, Penn Today
“Providers in Idaho continue to operate in a risky environment but, at least for now, the district court’s opinion allows them to provide abortions when necessary to stabilize an emergency medical condition,” Hoffman adds.
June 27, 2024
Karen Lasater Quoted on Nurse Shortage and Work Enviroment, Penn Today
“In 2020, roughly one in three individuals who were hospitalized with COVID-19 died within 30-days of admission.
June 26, 2024
Karen Lasater and Linda Aiken Evaluated the Effects of Nursing Staffing Issues, Microsoft Start
Lasater and Aiken found that risk of death for patients admitted into a fully staffed hospital was significantly lower than patients in an understaffed hospital.
June 24, 2024
A Study Done by Karen Lasater, Matthew McHugh, and Linda Aiken Looks into Hospital Staffing Variations, KYW
According to the study by Lasater, McHugh, and Aiken hospitals with a one to four nurse to patient ratio fared better du
June 24, 2024
PSC Director and Research Associate Emilio Parrado offers in-depth analysis of Philadelphia population trends post-pandemic, Philadelphia Magazine
In a time when Philly's overall population has decreased, he points to welcoming immigrants as a key strategy for re-invigorating the city's growth.
June 22, 2024
Kathryn Bowles Recognized for Redefining Electronic Health Records, The Pennsylvania Gazette
Bowles transformed years of research into a new way to keep medical records that has become standard in hospitals everywhere. Citation:
June 21, 2024
New Population Studies Working Paper
The research shows Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are linked to aging and affluence and have replaced infectious diseases and malnutrition as the dominant causes of ill health and death in much of the world including India. The present study examines rising rates of two NCDs heart dis
June 20, 2024
Xi Song Talks about Intergenerational Mobility at Home and Abroad, The Inequality Podcast
Xi Song details how intergenerational mobility declined in the United States after World War II but then dives further to explore the diversity of experiences for different groups.
June 20, 2024
Robert Burke Wins Top Society of Hospital Medicine Awards, Penn LDI
Penn LDI reports that Robert Burke, and Paula Chatterjee, received top
June 18, 2024
The Summer Innovation Institute Brought Together the School of Nursing, Penn Today
Pamela Cacchione said, “We’re hoping that they will reframe their design thinking to a much more human-centered and health-equity focus,” referring to the goals of this cross-cutting event. Citation:
June 12, 2024
Karen Lasater Says Hospitals Replacing RNs with non-RN staff would put patients in danger, Penn Nursing
"The findings show that replacing RNs with non-RN staff is dangerous to patients,” said lead-author Lasater. The study also finds no evidence of an RN shortage in the US. Citation:
June 10, 2024
2024 Penn Global Research and Engagement Grants
Congrats to our PSC and PARC Research Associates who have been awarded 2024 Penn Global Research and Engagement Grants.
May 31, 2024
Rachel Werner Moderated 2024 annual Alumni Weekend Panel Discussion on May 17, Penn LDI
The event, moderated by Werner, focused on many practices and policies regarding primary care, nursing, and lab analytical services. This includes may policies that might be set to change. Citation:
May 29, 2024
Olivia Mitchell Quoted on Secure 2.0, a New Way to Pay-Down Student Loans, Financial Planning
Many workers with student loans found that saving for retirement is extremely difficult. With Secure 2.0 however, as workers pay off their student loans, their employers could match those payments with contributions to retirement accounts.
May 29, 2024
Olivia Mitchell Discusses the Reality of Retirement in a Podcast, IMF Podcasts
In the Women in Economics podcast, Olivia Mitchell discusses how the prospects of early re
May 28, 2024
May 23, 2024 Newsletter
This newsletter includes congratulations for our spring graduates, a wrap up of the 2024 PARC Aging Retreat, upcoming events, news, and more!
May 23, 2024
Linda Aiken Covers Key Accomplishments From the Magnet4Europe Celebration Conference, Magnet4Europe
Linda Aiken, Co-Director of Magnet4Europe, shares highlights of the 2024 conference. Research presented at the conference showed that hospital conditions can be improved, and in doing so have great results.
May 23, 2024
A Study Done by Karen Lasater Depicts the Top 5 Reasons Nurses are Leaving, Penn LDI
Be sure to check out the article using Lasater's study to see how more than 7,800 nurses have left between 2018 and 2021. Citation:
May 23, 2024
New Population Studies Working Paper
Researchers study how households have changed over time and the effect this has on our daily lives.
May 10, 2024
Karen Lasater's Article Explains the True Nature of Nurses' Working Conditions, STAT
Lasater show how and why nurses are experiencing high levels of burnout in our hospitals. Citation:
May 10, 2024
Karen Lasater Covers The Real Cause For Nursing Staffing Issues, Stat News
"There isn’t a nursing shortage — it’s nurses’ refusal to be part of a system that puts profits before safety." Lasater says in her new article. Citation:
May 10, 2024
Rachel Werner Quoted on New Policy Changes Regarding Healthcare, Science
Werner adds that concerns about money, as well as data security, seem to be driving CMS. “What I have been told is that the proposed fee changes are simply to allow [CMS] to completely balance their books.” Citation:
May 10, 2024
Rachel Werner's Article Addresses Problems with Medicare and Medicaid, The Hill
Individuals eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid often lack the care they need, Werner argues that the programs fail to integrate coverage and coordinate care. Citation:
May 9, 2024
Chenyi Ma Featured for His Research on the Human Impact of Natural Disasters, Penn Today
“I hope policymakers might consider public-private partnerships like the National Flood Insurance Program to address private insurance affordability for low-income households who are most vulnerable to housing damage,” Ma said.
May 8, 2024
Reminder: The PARC Aging Retreat is happening this Friday!
Just a friendly reminder, the PARC Aging Retreat is happening this Friday!
April 29, 2024
Rachel Werner Published by STAT, Briefing Book and Forbes on New CMS Restriction Article, Forbes
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the delay of the implementation of its restrictions on accessing Medicare and Medicaid data. Werner as well as many others, published articles explaining this.
April 28, 2024
Rachel Werner Opened Virtual Seminar on Rural Hospitals shutting down, Penn LDI
“Since 2005, more than 190 rural hospitals have closed across the United States, and many more are in danger of closing because of financial shortfalls.
April 25, 2024
Olivia Mitchell Quoted on The Importance Of Financial Literacy, Penn Today
“We see financial literacy much like other kinds of education. It takes time to learn financial concepts and to apply them, and sometimes it takes money so that you can hire someone or take a course or what have you.
April 24, 2024
Norma Coe Quoted on Problems that Often Go Untreated for Parents on Medicaid, The New York Times
“In general, the U.S. supports parents and caregivers less than many other countries,” Dr. Coe said, “which has numerous and lasting intergenerational effects on health and wealth.” Citation:
April 19, 2024
Ari Friedman Quoted on The Privacy of Medical Data Online, Penn LDI
“It’s very hard to avoid tracking because it’s baked into the fabric of Web 2.0 at this point,” Friedman said regarding medical-care websites. Citation:
April 12, 2024
Karen Lasater Quoted Regarding Hospital Staffing Problems, Penn Today
Karen Lasater says that poor working conditions for nurses has been an ongoing problem that predates the pandemic. Citation:
April 12, 2024
Theadore Schurr Assisted Many African Americans in Finding Out More about Their Past, The New York Times
Many African American citizens are Charleston can not trace their lineage back beyond a few generations. However with the help of Schurr, DNA tests reveal much more information regarding their past. Citation:
April 11, 2024
Gearing Up for Research on Aging, Penn Arts & Sciences
A worldwide increase in life expectancy and decrease in fertility rates led the World Health Organization to predict in 2022 that the proportion of the world’s population over 60 years old will nearly double between 2015 and 2050, from 12 to 22 percent.
April 5, 2024
Atheendar Venkataramani Co-Authored a Study on the Impact of Medicaid Expansion, Penn LDI
The study co-authored by Venkataramani found that lower-wage workers did not receive much economic benefit at all. Citation:
April 4, 2024
Pamela Cacchione Quoted on The Use Of Robot Seals in Hospitals, Technical.ly
“I thought these robots were the most ridiculous things I had ever seen,” Cacchione said, “until I actually picked one up and felt it and interacted with it myself.” Citation:
April 2, 2024
Olivia Mitchell's Research Was Used to Compile 5 of The Biggest Regrets of Retirees, The Globe And Mail
The comprehensive list uses Mitchell's findings to dive deeper into what retirees wish they could have done sooner. Citation:
March 30, 2024
Olivia Mitchell Featured in an IMF Podcast on Early Retirement, IMF Podcasts
Mitchell discusses how early retirement is becoming difficult to achieve as life expectancy steadily climbs and the pension system is falling short.
March 28, 2024
Olivia Mitchell Quoted on How Women Can Grow Wealth, Yahoo Finance
Mitchell explained that “This lack of financial literacy then translates into greater financial regret among older women” Citation:
March 25, 2024
A Study Done by Atheendar Venkataramani and Courtney Boen Shows the Effects Incarceration Rates Have on The Population, Penn LDI
The study found that increased incarceration rates had a noticeable effect on the birth weight of newborns.
March 20, 2024
Irma Elo is named Tamsen and Michael Brown Presidential Professor in Sociology, Penn SAS News
Penn SAS News features Irma Elo for being appointed as Tamsen a
March 19, 2024
Scott Halpern Quoted on Inclusion In The Research Process, Penn LDI
“Many of our researchers and staff were actively looking for ways to respond and recognized the need for greater emphasis on justice and inclusion in our own research processes." said Halpern. Citations:
March 18, 2024
Allison Hoffman Quoted on Insurance Policies, KFF Health News
State and federal regulators have the authority to regulate insurers’ networks and could end the practice, Hoffman said. But until now “there hasn’t been federal regulation about continuity of coverage,” Hoffman said.
March 15, 2024
Linda Aiken Quoted on the Relation between Healthcare Working Conditions and Mortality Rate, EuroNews.Health
“Nurses want to leave their jobs when care conditions are poor and those same unfavorable care conditions are not good for patients either,” said Linda Aiken in
March 14, 2024
March 14, 2024 Newsletter
Take a look at the Penn Population Studies Newsletter for upcoming events, new PARC research associates, and researchers featuring in news articles.
March 14, 2024
Guy David and Alon Bergman's new study is featured, Penn LDI
Penn LDI highlights a study conducted by research associates at PARC, Guy
March 13, 2024
Professor Behram Earned A Spot In the Top 100 Economics And Econometrics Scientists 2024!
The AD Scientific Index has ranked Jere R.
March 11, 2024
Eric Bressman and Rachel Werners's new study is featured, Penn LDI
Penn LDI presents an opinion piece authored by
March 11, 2024
Rachel Werner and Mary Ersek discuss the Medicare Hospice program, Penn LDI
Penn LDI features Rachel Werner and
March 8, 2024
Olivia Mitchell Quoted on Financial Literacy in Highschool Students, MarketWatch
“Financial education is most effective when there is a rigorous curriculum, a specific course devoted to personal finance (rather than embedding these concepts into other classes), and trained teachers,” said Olivia
March 6, 2024
Rachel Werner and Norma Coe's new study is featured, Penn LDI
Penn LDI features the new study by Rachel Wer
March 6, 2024
Rachel Werner and Norma Coe's Study Quantifies Hidden Costs of Payment Reforms on Family Caregivers in Health Care, Penn LDI
Rachel Werner and Norma Coe co-authored a study, reported by Penn LDI, highlighting that savings from alternative payment models, such as bundled payme
March 6, 2024
Olivia Mitchell Discussed Financial Literacy In The Workplace, MarketWatch
“A goal would be for employers to offer more access and, when possible, encouragement to learn and implement important financial lessons during the worklife,” Olivia Mitchell said in
March 6, 2024
Allison Hoffman Quoted on Aspects of the Affordable Care Act being Struck Down, Bloomberg Law
While the decision’s practical impact shouldn’t be underestimated, the Fifth Circuit may pick up on a broader issue that could attract the US Supreme Court’s attention and affect a wide variety of cases—whether Congress improperly delegated its lawmaking authority to an advisory committee,
March 1, 2024
Kevin Volpp Explains Penn Medicines A Personal Companion to Heart Health, Penn Medicine News
Kevin Volpp, the principal investigator of PMHH and director of the Penn Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics, explains how the program works and who is eligible in
February 27, 2024
Rachel Werner Quoted on New CMS Rules Putting Strain on Research Teams, Washington Examiner
“Research access and productivity do not need to be sacrificed in the name of data security,” said Werner in an opinion piece about the policy.
February 26, 2024
Rachel Werner is quoted on funding for long-term care, Yahoo Finance
Yahoo Finance quotes research associate Rachel Werner
February 24, 2024
Karen Lasater is quoted on nursing shortage problems, NPR
NPR features research associate Karen Lasater
February 22, 2024
Olivia Mitchell is on the Wharton Business Daily show, Knowledge at Wharton
Knowledge at Wharton features executive director of Wharton’s Pension Research Council
February 22, 2024
February 21, 2024 Newsletter
The new Penn Population Studies Newsletter highlights researches in the news, awards received by researchers, new working papers, and some exciting events coming up.
February 21, 2024
Rachel Werner op-ed on Medicare and Medicaid data security, STAT
STAT features Rachel Werner discussing the tension between data security and research accessi
February 20, 2024
Olivia Mitchell is referenced on Companies owing retirees, The Atlantic
The Atlantic features Olivia Mitchell in an article discussing what companies owe retirees.
February 20, 2024
Nancy Hodgson and Adriana Perez's study is highlighted, Penn LDI
Penn LDI features the study by Nancy Hodgson a
February 14, 2024
February 14, 2024 Newsletter
Take a look at the Penn Population Studies Newsletter for upcoming events, recent publications by PSC and PARC research associates, and researchers featuring in news articles.
February 14, 2024
Eugenio Paglino, Irma Elo, and Samuel Preston's new study is featured, Penn Today
Penn Today highlights a new study by Eugenio Paglino,
February 14, 2024
Eric Roberts' new study on changes in care is featured, Penn LDI
Penn LDI features research associate Eric Roberts' ne
February 13, 2024
Kevin Volpp to collaborate with Wharton Healthcare Analytics Lab, Penn LDI
Penn LDI highlights that Wharton Healthcare Analytics Lab will be collaborating with Kevin Volp
February 12, 2024
Courtney Boen is featured as Taussia Boadi's thesis advisor, Penn Today
Penn Today features Courtney Boen as the thesis advisor of Taussia Boadi. Their research looks at the relatio
February 12, 2024
Atheendar Venkataramani's new study on Black Adults is featured, Penn Today
Penn Today features Atheendar Venkataramani for finding that black adults across th
February 8, 2024
Min Kim authors a paper on financial literacy
Min Kim writes a paper on Financial Literacy, Portfolio Choice, and Wealth Inequality.
February 7, 2024
Jeremy Greenwood co-authors a paper on the Role of Friends in the Opioid Epidemic
Research Associate Jeremy Greenwood co-authors a paper along with Effrosyni Adamopoulou, Nezih Guner<
February 7, 2024
Helene Purcell co-authors a paper on Conscientiousness Matters
Postdoctoral fellow Helene Purcell co-authored a paper along with Justine Herve and Sneha Mani
February 7, 2024
Jere Behrman co-authors a paper on Minimum Wages and Intergenerational Health
Research Associate Jere Behrman co-authors a paper along with Muhammad Farhan Majid and Hanna Wang.
February 7, 2024
Jere Behrman co-authors a paper on Female Headship and Poverty in the Arab Region
Research Associate Jere Behrman co-authors a paper with Shireen AlAzzawi, Hai-Anh Dang,
February 7, 2024
Linda Aiken talks about the late Claire Fagin, Medpage Today
Medpage Today features Linda Aiken talking about the late Claire Fagin.
February 6, 2024
Jason Karlawishs' New Article Highlights the Decision Biogen Made on Their Alzheimer's Medication Adulhelm, STAT
Biogen claims their decision was simply "a reprioritization of resources." However, Karlawish explains how the decision to stop the study and sale of Adulhem was simply for profit. Citation:
February 6, 2024
Petra Todd Co-Authors a paper on understanding gender disparities in STEM majors and occupations
Research Associate Petra Todd co-authors a paper along with Shasha Wang.
February 6, 2024
A Study Done by Atheendar Venkataramani on Lack Of Sleep in the African American Community Featured in The New York Times, The New York Times
The article featuring Atheendar Venkataramanis' study in
February 5, 2024
Atheendar Venkataramani's new study is highlighted, Penn Medicine
Penn Medicine features Atheendar Venkataramani's research that f
February 5, 2024
Nancy Hodgson and Adriana Perez's new study is featured, Penn Nursing
Penn Nursing features the new study by Nancy Hodgson and
February 5, 2024
Scott Halpern's team receives a grant, Penn Medicine
Penn Medicine showcases Scott Halpern and his leadership
February 1, 2024
Kimberly Waddell and Robert Burke's study is featured, Penn LDI
Medicare rules need updating to ensure patients get care when they need it.
January 29, 2024
Peter Groeneveld's study on medicaid expansion is featured, Penn LDI
Penn LDI features Peter
January 25, 2024
A Study Done by Rachel Werner on Rising Medicaid-Covered Patients Seeking Home Care, Incredible Health
Werners' study shows the number of Medicaid-covered patients seeking home care increased by over 1.2 million people between 2008 and 2019, and rates during the COVID-19 pandemic suggest that number will only continue to grow.
January 25, 2024
January 23, 2024 Newsletter
Check out the first Penn Population Studies Newsletter of 2024.
January 23, 2024
Scott Halpern's study on Palliative care is featured, Healthday
Healthday quotes PARC research associate Scott Halpern
January 22, 2024
Kevin Volpp Quoted on Behavior Change Goal Gradients, Time
“Coaches try to break goals down to a point that the first levels of goal achievement are almost guaranteed… Psychologists call this goal gradients—the idea that people work much harder to achieve goals that are seen as being in reach.”
January 22, 2024
Hans-Peter Kohler and Iliana V. Kohler are featured for their research in Malawi, Penn Today
Penn Today highlights PARC and PSC research associates Hans-Peter Kohler and Ili
January 22, 2024
Scott Damrauer is elected as a member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation, Penn Medicine
Penn Medicine features Scott Damrauer
January 19, 2024
Olivia Mitchell is quoted on financial literacy, MarketWatch
MarketWatch quotes Olivia Mitchell, stating that individuals
January 18, 2024
Courtney Boen is featured for her study on Racial Health Disparities, Penn LDI
Penn LDI features Courtney Boen's research, which illuminates the health consequences of a Ra
January 17, 2024
Scott Halpern's study on Palliative Care is the largest study ever, Penn Medicine
Penn Medicine highlights the palliative care study conducted by <
January 16, 2024
Scott Halpern and Mary Ersek's study on Palliative care is featured, Penn LDI
Penn LDI features
January 16, 2024
Sarah Tishkoff's study on Genomic Analyses is featured, Penn Today
Penn Today features Sarah Tishkoff's study to offer a better understanding of g
January 11, 2024
Hans-Peter Kohler co-authors a paper on how to survive bad news
Research Associate Hans-Peter Kohler co-authors a paper along with Alberto Ciancio, Fabrice Kampfen, and
January 10, 2024
Rachel Werner is highlighted for her interaction with WPR, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Public Radio features Rachel Werner's interaction with the WPR'S "The Morning
January 9, 2024
Olivia Mitchell's study on Fixed and Variable Longevity Annuities in Defined Contribution Plans is featured, Knowledge at Wharton
Knowledge at Wharton highlights Olivia Mitchell's study making a case for deferred income annuities with some equ
January 9, 2024
Catherine Auriemma and Guy David's projects have received the 2024 PENN LDI Small Grants Program, Penn LDI
Penn LDI highlights the projects of Catherine Auriemma and
January 6, 2024
News that caught your attention, Penn LDI
Penn LDI showcases attention-grabbing news articles that spotlight some of the PARC and PSC research associates. Citations:
January 3, 2024
Research Blogs that Caught your attention, Penn LDI
Penn LDI highlights health policy research blogs featuring PARC and PSC associates. Citations:
January 3, 2024