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David Mandell dismisses link of violence with autism David Mandell dismisses link of violence with autism and says, “What little
Daniel Polsky is part of a 16-member Penn Health Policy Workforce workgroup, formed a year ago, that is exploring how the human infrastructure of health care delivery can be better organized, motivated and managed. Daniel Polsky is part of a 16-member Penn Health Policy Workforce workgroup, formed a year ago, that is exploring how the human infrastructure of health care delivery can be better organiz
Matthew McHugh was inducted into the Academy of Nursing at the 39th Annual Meeting in Washington, DC this October. Matthew McHugh was inducted into the American Academy of Nursing at the 39th Annual Meeting in Washington, DC this October.
Dennis Culhane comments in the Washington Post on the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program. Dennis Culhane comments in the Washington Post on the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing pr
Mark Pauly discusses “concierge medicine.” Mark Pauly discusses “concierge medicine” on Minnesota Public Radio.
Kevin Volpp and David Dinges are quoted in US News about their study on medical interns taking “protected power naps.” Kevin Volpp and David Dinges are quoted in US News & World Report about their study on medical intern
In Forbes, Kevin Volpp says, “We need serious rethinking about what happens when medication is dispensed.” In Forbes, Kevin Volpp says, “We need serious rethinking about what happens when medication is dispensed.”
After several years of incremental study, researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine, including John Q. Trojanowski, have been able to piece together important steps in how Parkinson’s disease (PD) spreads from cell to cell and leads to nerve cell dea After several years of incremental study, researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine, including John Q.
Daniel Polsky discusses the uncertainty of health-care reform’s details. Daniel Polsky discusses the uncertainty of health-care reform's details.
David Asch and Kevin Volpp have studied "low value" medical services to help consumers make better decisions. David Asch and Kevin Volpp have studied "low value" medical services to help consumers make better decisions.
A new study co-authored by experts from the Perelman School of Medicine, including John Q. Trojanowski, has found a group of biomarkers that hold up in statistical analyses in three independent groups of patients. A new study co-authored by experts from the Perelman School of Medicine, including John Q.
Dan Polsky is a member of the 15-person study committee that produced the just-released Institute of Medicine framework for assessing the value of community-based prevention. Dan Polsky is a member of the 15-person study committee that produced the just-released Institute of Medicine framework for assessing the value of com
Samuel Preston and Ph.D. candidate Andrew Stokes are featured on Philly.com for their demography research in relation to Americans’ health. Samuel Preston and Ph.D. candidate Andrew Stokes are featured on Philly.com for their demography research in relation to Americans’ health.
Matthew McHugh found that hospital surgery deaths fell for patients treated in magnet hospitals recognized for their high-quality delivery of care. Matthew McHugh found that hospital surgery deaths fell for patients treated in magnet hospitals recognized for th
Daniel Polsky Appointed Executive Director of Leonard Davis Institute at Penn Daniel E. Polsky has been appointed as the Executive Director of Leonard Davis Institute at Penn.
Katrina Armstrong comments on how to make health care more efficient in an article in TIME. Katrina Armstrong comments on how to make health care more efficient in an article in TIME.
Virginia Lee and John Trojanowski discuss the need for drug discovery to combat the “natural disaster of our millennium,” neurodegenerative disease. Virginia Lee and John Trojanowski discuss the need for drug discovery to combat the “natural disa
McHugh - Nurses’ Assessment of Hospital Quality Matthew D.
Caryn Lerman and Joseph Kable have been awarded a $2 million grant through the National Cancer Institute initiative called “Provocative Questions,” Caryn Lerman and Joseph Kable have been awarded a $2 million grant through the National Cancer Institute initiative called “Provocative Questions,”
Polsky: The Dangers of Blocking Medicaid Expansion Daniel E. Polsky is quoted in a Knowledge @ Wharton Today article entitled "The Dangers of Blocking Medicaid Expansion."
Fernandez-Duque: Penn Students Spend A Summer With Owl Monkeys — and Learn More Than Primatology Eduardo Fernandez-Duque's research with Owl Monkeys and his work with students this Summer is discussed in the Penn News.
Volpp - Penn-CMU Roybal Center Retrea Kevin G.
Volpp elected to IOM Kevin G. Volpp was among six professors from Penn to be elected to the Institute of Medicine for 2012.
How Can You Protect your Brain as you Age? John Q.
According to research co-authored by Linda Aiken, older black patients are three times more likely than older white patients to suffer poorer outcomes According to research co-authored by Linda Aiken, older black patients
Mark Pauly and his colleague Howard Kunreuther have written Insurance and Behavioral Economics on what Pauly calls a “rogue’s gallery of insurance anomalies.” Mark Pauly and his colleague Howard Kunreuther have written a new book Insurance and Behavioral Economics on what Pauly calls a “rogue’s gallery of insurance anomalies.”
Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School comments on employees older than 65. Olivia Mitchell comments on employees older than 65.
Ning Hsieh has won the 2012 Best Graduate Student Paper Award at the Mental Health Division of the Society of the Study for Social Problems for her paper: "Sexual Orientation, Social Support, and Mental Distress: A Study of the Middle-Aged US Population." Ning Hsieh has won the 2012 Best Graduate Student Paper Award at the Mental Health Division of the Society of the Study for Social Problems for her paper: "Sexual Orientation, Social Support, and Mental Distress: A Study of the Middle-Aged US Populat
Pauly in the news on Soda Tax Gamble Mark V. Pauly is quoted in a Knowledge@Wharton article on the "The Soda Tax Gamble: Will It Really Make Us Healthier?"
$11.9 Million Renewal of Support for Morris K. Udall Parkinson’s Disease Center of Excellence at Perelman School of Medicine John Trojanowski is quote in the Penn Almanac article on the "$11.9 Million Renewal of Support for Morris K.
Angela Duckworth’s research is highlighted in a Slate article Angela Duckworth's research is highlighted in the Slate article, "How Children Suc
Jason Schnittker comments in the Wall Street Journal on the impacts of not polling prison communities. Jason Schnittker comments in the Wall Street Journal on the impacts of not polling prison communities.
Jerry Jacobs comments on a study about the satisfaction levels of scientists despite competitive pressures and long work hours. Jerry Jacobs comments on a study about the satisfaction levels of scientists despite com
John MacDonald has won the 2012 David N. Kershaw Award For Distinguished Contributions to the Field of Public Policy Analysis and Management from the Association of Public Policy and Management’s (APPAM). John M. MacDonald has won the 2012 David N.
Jesus Fernandez-Villaverde’s PURM student was featured in a Penn News story on Penn’s no-loan financial-aid packages. Jesus Fernandez-Villaverde's PURM student was featured in a Penn News story on Penn's
Kevin Volpp and David Asch discuss lessons the health care profession can draw from the decline of the Eastman Kodak Company. Kevin Volpp and David Asch discuss lessons the health care profession can draw from the decline of the Eastman Kodak Company.
Biomarkers in Blood May Detect Alzheimer’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment Trojanowski and colleagues are mentioned in a news article on "Biomarkers in Blood May Detect Alzheimer's Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment: Penn Study P
Dirk Krueger and Jesús Fernández-Villaverde discuss the state of the European economy in SAS Frontiers. Dirk Krueger and Jesús Fernández-Villaverde discuss the state of the European economy in SAS Frontiers.
Study: Regular patient/clinician interaction can help increase follow-up cancer screening Armstrong and colleagues are mentioned in the news article "Study: Regular patient/clinician interactio
Olivia Mitchell shares her views on the opt-out version of the traditional 401(k) retirement plan in Bloomberg BusinessWeek. Olivia Mitchell shares her views on the opt-out version of the traditional 401(k) retirement plan in Bloomberg BusinessWeek.
Frank Furstenberg commented on former Penn State president Graham Spanier in the Philadelphia Inquirer. Frank Furstenberg commented on former Penn State president Graham Spanier in the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Alison Buttenheim of the School of Nursing is cited for her views on intentionally unvaccinated children. Alison Buttenheim is cited for her views on intentionally unvaccinated children in Science Daily.
New PSC Working Paper - Jacobs Henderson New PSC Working Paper: Jacobs, Jerry A. and Rebecca Henderson. 2012.
Cannuscio: Penn Study Finds with Vacant Lots Greened, Residents Feel Safer Carolyn Cannuscio's work was recently featured in Penn Medicine news: "Penn Study Finds with Vacant Lots Greened, Residents Feel Safer."<
Jerry Jacobs is cited for contributing to a report about the sociology job market. Jerry Jacobs is cited in Inside Higher Ed for contributing to a report about the sociology job market.
Angela Duckworth discusses attributes that help scholars succeed in the Chronicle of Higher Education. Angela Duckworth discusses attributes that help scholars succeed in the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Camille Z. Charles has been named the innaugural chair of the new Africana Studies Department in the School of Arts and Sciences. Camille Z.
New PSC Working Paper New PSC Working Paper: Kohler, Iliana V., Philip Anglewicz, Hans-Peter Kohler, John F.
Linda Aiken says "It is costing hospitals more money not to spend money on nursing." In an article on a study examining the links between care and nurse burnout, Linda Aiken says, "It is costing hospitals more money not to spend money on nursing."
Trojanowski Anti-Tau Drug Improves Cognition by Decreasing Tau Tangles Trojanowski and colleagues finds that Anti-Tau Drug Improves Cognition and Decreases Tau Tangles in Alzheimer's Disease Models and Drugmaker Begins Phase I Clinical Tr
Mitchell: What’s Driving Americans to Retire Abroad? Money -- or Lack of It Mitchell is quoted in an article on retirement entitled "What's Driving Americans to Retire Abroad? Money -- or Lack of It" in Knowledge@Wharton.
Penn’s Annette Lareau Named President-elect of the American Sociological Association Annette Lareau Named President-elect of the American Sociological Association. Following a year of service as president-elect, Lareau’s term as president will begin in August 2013.
Mark Pauly, Bendheim Professor and professor of health care management in the Wharton School, has been named a recipient of the American Society of Health Economists’ (ASHEcon) 2012 Victor R. Fuchs Lifetime Achievement Award. Mark Pauly, Bendheim Professor and professor of health care management in the Wharton School, has been named a recipient of the American Society of Health Economists’ (ASHE
Jere R. Behrman has been appointed to the NRC-NAS CPOP for three years. Jere R. Behrman has been appointed to the National Research Council (NRC)-National Academies of Science (NAS) Committee on Population (CPOP) for three years.
Jere R. Behrman has been awarded a Bill and Linda Gates Foundation Grant for a two-year multi-country multi-institutional interdisciplinary study on “Early child growth and development in four countries: Young Lives.” Jere R.
Jere R. Behrman has been awarded a Doctor Honoris Causa by the University of Chile at a special ceremony at the University of Chile in Santiago, Chile, on 13 December 2011. Jere R. Behrman has been awarded a Doctor Honoris Causa by the University of Chile at a special ceremony at the University of Chile in Santiago, Chile, on 13 December 2011.
Olivia Mitchell comments on "rethinking the definition of retirement" in "When Downsizing for Retirement Makes Dollars and Sense." Olivia Mitchell comments on "rethinking the definition of retirement" in "When Downsizing for Retirement Makes Dollars and Sense."
Spanish economists call for new government Jesús Fernández-Villaverde is one of a group of Spanish economists calling for a new government in Spain.
"Don’t Shut the Golden Door," an op-ed by John MacDonald in NYT "Don’t Shut the Golden Door," an op-ed on the beneficial impacts of immigration by John MacDonald and Robert J.
Penn researchers Davis A. Asch and Kevin Volpp say automated strategies to engage patients at home are key to improving health outcomes. Penn researchers David A.
Kevin Volpp says, “Changing the environment and changing some of the behavioral defaults embedded in the workday increases the likelihood that people will make healthier choices.” Kevin Volpp says, “
New PSC working paper 12-04 New PSC Working Paper: Madden, Janice. 2012. "Performance-Support Bias and the Gender Pay Gap among Stockbrokers." PSC Working Paper Series, PSC 12-04.
New published research by Janice Madden, shows that female stockbrokers Janice Madden's research on the "Performance-Support Bias and the Gender Pay Gap among Stockbrokers" has recenlty been featured in several news venues including
New PSC working paper 12-03 New PSC Working Paper: Kohler, Hans-Peter. 2012.
In a New York Times op-ed, Frank Furstenberg says the current crop of college grads’ failure to launch may not be a bad thing. In a New York Times op-ed, Frank Furstenberg says the current crop of college grads' failure to launch may not be a bad thing.
David Mandell says in the LDI Health Economist, that varying state rules about "essential health benefits" may complicate Affordable Care Act implementation. David Mandell says in the LDI Health Economist, that varying state rules about "essential health benefits" may complicate Affordable Care Act implementation.
Linda Aiken discusses the nursing industry and access to care in health-care facilities on NPR’s Morning Edition. Linda Aiken discusses the nursing industry and access to care in health-care facilities on NPR's Morning Edition.
Olivia Mitchell discusses retirement saving plans with the WHYY Health & Science Desk. Olivia Mitchell discusses retirement saving plans with the WHYY Health & Science Desk.
Two studies led by Theodore Schurr reveal new information about the migration patterns of the first humans to settle the Americas. Two studies led by Theodore Schurr reveal new information about the migration patterns of the first
John MacDonald comments on research about the “crime-fighting ability of trees.” John MacDonald comments on research about the “crime-fighting ability of trees.”
The PSC, as a member of the Association of Population Centers, is a signatory on a letter expressing concern about the elimination of the American Community Survey The PSC, as a member of the Association of Population Centers, is a signatory on a letter from The Census Project to Senators In
Past Chair, Camille Z. Charles, has been appointed as a member of the Faculty Senate Leadership. Past Chair, Camille Z. Charles, has been appointed as a member of the Faculty Senate Leadership.
The LDI Health Economist convened a panel of four University of Pennsylvania health care experts, including Mark Pauly, to explore the latest developments on the issue of physician income. The LDI Health Economist convened a panel of four University of Pennsylvania health care experts, including Mark Pauly, to explore the latest developments on the issue of physician income.
Angela Duckworth is featured in the Gazette Character's Content, a feature article on Angela Duckworth, has been published in the Gazette.
Linda Aiken was selected for the inaugural Dean’s Award for Exemplary Citizenship for her more than 25 years of service to Penn Nursing Linda Aiken has been selected for the inaugural Dean’s Award for Exemplary Citizenship for her more than 25 years of service to Penn Nursing.
John MacDonald comments on Trayvon Martin in SAS Frontiers John MacDonald sheds light on the Trayvon Martin case and the impact it’s making on the public.
Kevin Volpp comments on competitive online games in the workplace to improve health. Kevin Volpp comments on
An article written by Doug Ewbank, Haidong Wang, Kathy Jedrziewski, and John Trojanowski is one of the top 25 most downloaded articles in Alzheimer’s & Dementia for 2011 from Elsevier’s SciVerse ScienceDirect. An article written by Doug Ewbank, Haidong Wang, Kathy Jedrziewski, and
A study conducted by a team including John Q. Trojanowski demonstrates how the Parkinson’s disease protein can spread in a patient’s brain. A study conducted by a team including John Q. Trojanowski demonstrates how the Parkinson's disease protein can spread in a patient's brain.
Pauly Video Interview on Health Care Reform Mark V. Pauly was recently interviewed by Knowledge@Wharton on the topic of the Individual Mandate provision in the Affordable Care Act.
Michael Katz’ book reviewed on HuffPo Jake Blumgart reviews Michael Katz's Why Don't American Cities Burn? on the Huffington Post.
Evelyn Patterson is the ASA 2012 recipient of the Award for Distinguished Contribution to Scholarship in Population PSC alumnus Evelyn Patterson is the ASA 2012 recipient of the Award for Distinguished Contribution to Scholarship in Population.
Mark Pauly comments on urging insured patients to question the need for tests. Mark Pauly comments on urging insured patients to question the need for tests.
Penn @ PAA 2012 Please see the list of PAA 2012 Participants here: Penn, PSC, and PARC Researchers @ PAA 2012.
Kevin Volpp comments on employers linking health-insurance policies to medical tests. Kevin Volpp comments on employers linking health-insurance policies to medical tests.
An in-depth audio Q & A with Jere Behrman in SAS Frontiers. An in-depth audio Q & A with Jere Behrman is featured in SAS Frontiers.
Theodore Schurr’s study of the connection between Native Americans and the Altai population is featured in SAS Frontiers. Theodore Schurr's study of the connection between Native Americans and the Altai population is featured in SAS Frontiers.
Dennis Culhane leading an interdisciplinary effort to study the educational well-being of children in assisted-housing programs. Dennis Culhane, along with John Fantuzzo, is leading an interdisciplinary effort to study the educational well-bein
Jerry Jacobs says many people are unaware of what is involved in a faculty member’s job. Jerry Jacobs says many people are unaware of what is involved in a faculty member’s job.
Judith Long’s study on the effects of peer mentoring on diabetes control among African-Americans is featured in a video from LDI. Judith Long's study on the effects of peer mentoring on diabetes control among African-Americans is featured in a video from LDI.
Linda Aiken’s study on nurse job satisfaction released in BMJ A consortium of investigators from 13 countries led by Linda Aiken found that nurses who reported better working condit
An international study led by Penn Nursing professor Linda Aiken indicates that better working conditions for nurses lead to more satisfied patients. An international study led by Penn Nursing professor Linda Aiken indicates that better working conditions for nur
Daniel Polsky is cited for his study about uninsured Americans who started to receive Medicare at age 65. Daniel Polsky is cited in a Washington Post op-ed for his study about uninsured Americans who s
David Mandell’s research shows mothers of kids with autism make less money David Mandell has found that mothers of children with autism earn less than mothers whose children have other health issues.
Trojanowski Neuroscience article on Alzheimer’s Disease John Q.
Frank Furstenberg comments on young people staying at homewith parents during difficult economic times. Frank Furstenberg comments on young people staying at home with parents during difficult economic times.
Olivia Mitchell is quoted about advancing financial literacy in USA Today article, "Challenge for our (ripe old) age." Olivia Mitchell is quoted about advancing financial literacy in USA Today article, "Challenge for our (ripe old) ag
MacArthur Foundation Award: Dennis Culhane and John Fantuzzo The Penn Almanac announced that Dr. Dennis Culhane, The Dana and Andrew Stone Professor of Social Welfare and Dr. John Fantuzzo, The Albert M.
Victoria Rich of the Perelman School of Medicine and Matthew McHugh of the School of Nursing discuss the perception of nursing professionals. Victoria Rich of the Perelman School of Medicine and Matthew McHugh of the School of Nursing discuss the perception of nursing professionals.
Fernandez-Duque National Geographic Video Eduardo Fernandez-Duque's reserach on Owl Monkeys is disussed in a National Geographic video entitled, "Owl Monkey Fathers Know Best," and he was also interviewed in
Burning Question Michael Katz uses a social lens to examine urban violence. Michael Katz uses a social lens to examine urban violence and discusses his work in SAS Frontiers.
David Mandell discusses ongoing research which finds minority children are diagnosed with autism later in life than white children. David Mandell discusses ongoing research which finds minority children are diagnosed with autism later in life than white children.
Mark V. Pauly wins Graham Prize for HSR from Baxter Mark V. Pauly is the 2012 winner of the William B. Graham Prize for Health Services Research, funded by the Baxter International Foundation and administered by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration.
Olivia Mitchell comments on more women becoming statisticians. Olivia Mitchell comments on more women becoming statisticians in the article, "In a calculating, chaotic world, statisticians are almost cool."
Olivia Mitchell answers questions about financial literacy in this Reuters column. Olivia Mitchell answers questions about financial literacy in this Reuters column.
Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers profiled in the NYT Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers were profiled in a NYT article about the "economics of family life."
Mark Pauly comments on his stance about the idea of health-care mandates. Mark Pauly comments on his stance about the idea of health-care mandates.
Kevin Volpp is cited for helping conduct an experiment to urge the employees at a health-care management company undertake a health risk assessment. Kevin Volpp is cited in this New York Times op-ed for helping conduct an experiment to urge the employees at a health-care management company undertake
Alumnus Jennifer Lundquist’s research on racial and gender disparities in the military is highlighted in this NYT article. PSC Alumnus Jennifer Lundquist's research on racial and gender disparities in the military is highlighted in this
Jessica Ho has been named as a Dean’s Scholar for the AY 2011/12. Congratulations to Jessica Ho! She has been named as a Dean's Scholar for the Academic Year 2011/12.
Frank Furstenberg comments on his research studying the connection between education and family economic status. Frank Furstenberg comments on his research studying the connection between education and family economic status.
Penn Launches Work and Family Commons Open Access Research Repository, with Jerry Jacobs as the executive officer. Penn Launches Work and Family Commons Open Access Research Repository, with Jerry Jacobs as the executive officer.
Matthew McHugh of the School of Nursing comments on the positive effect of hiring more registered nurses to care for patients. Matthew McHugh of the School of Nursing comments on the positive effect of hiring more registered nurses to care for patients.
Hyunjoon Park and coauthor Soo-yong Byun’s work on SAT Preparation published in Sociology of Education has been covered by Inside Higher Ed. Hyunjoon Park and coauthor Soo-yong Byun's work on SAT Preparation published in Sociology of Education has been covered by
Olivia Mitchell shares her advice on saving for retirement. Olivia Mitchell shares her advice on saving for retirement.
Schurr and Dulik in the news Theodore G.
David Mandell comments on engaging children in physical activities to support a healthy lifestyle. David Mandell comments on engaging children in physical activities to support a healthy lifestyle.
Jere Behrman appointed as the Economics/Social Science member of the National Advisory Child Health and Human Development Council of the NIA Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has appointed Jere R.
The Winter 2011-12 PSC Information Services Newsletter is now available. The Winter 2011-12 PSC Information Services Newsletter is now available.
Janice Madden interviewed for documentary Third and Long Janice Madden was interviewed in Episode 2 of the documentary "Third and Long: African Americans in Pro Football 1946-1989."
Richard Berk comments on predicting crime in the Atlantic’s article, "Misfortune Teller." Richard Berk comments on predicting crime in the Atlantic's article, "Misfortune Teller."
PSC site is "site of the month" on INED The PSC's website has been named INED's "site of the month" for January 2012.
PSC working paper 12-01 Now available: Greenwood, Jeremy, Nezih Guner, Georgi Kocharkov and Cezar Santos. 2012.

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