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" " Population Studies Center (PSC) Year in Review, 2023 Take a look at the 2023 Population Studies Center (PSC) Year in Review for all 2023 highlights. December 22, 2023
" " Population Aging Research Center (PARC) Year In Review, 2023 Take a look at the 2023 Population Aging Research Center (PARC) Year in Review for all 2023 highlights. December 21, 2023
" " Rachel Werner's study on Pneumonia is featured, Penn LDI Penn LDI features Rachel Werner's December 20, 2023
" " Rachel Werner's new study on pneumonia is featured, Penn LDI Penn LDI highlights the new study by Rachel W December 20, 2023
" " George Demiris led the meeting on Generative AI for Gerontology, Penn Nursing Penn Nursing highlights George Demiris leading the roundtable discussion on challenges and opportunities in the us December 18, 2023
" " December 18, 2023 Newsletter The new Penn Population Studies Newsletter highlights the upcoming events for early 2024, researchers in the news, and some job opportunities.    December 18, 2023
" " Pamela Cacchione receives the 2024 Norma M. Lang Award for Scholarly Practice and Policy, Penn Nursing Penn Nursing features Pamela Cacchione for receiving the 2024 Norma M. December 15, 2023
" " Michel Guillot is referenced on life expectancy, The Wall Street Journal The Wall Street Journal features research associate Michel Guillot on increasing li December 15, 2023
New Federal Grants Awarded in 2023 NEW FEDERAL GRANTS AWARDED IN 2023 THAT INCLUDE PARC Research Associates December 15, 2023
" " Kimberly Waddell's study on the increasing rates of mammograms is featured, Penn Medicine Penn Medicine references Kimberly Waddell regarding the surge December 12, 2023
" " Rachel Werner is referenced to for her study on hospital mergers, Wisconsin Public Radio Wisconsin Public Radio features research associate Rachel Werner on hospital mergers in Wisconsin.  Citations: December 11, 2023
" " Karen Lasater talks about Burnout crisis faced by nurses', Penn LDI Penn LDI features Karen Lasater's view on burnout crisis faced by nurses'. December 11, 2023
" " Olivia Mitchell's study on 401(k) plan is featured, StarTribune StarTribune article highlights Olivia Mitchell's study on pros and cons of rem December 9, 2023
" " Rachel Werner and Karen Lasater are panelists for a virtual seminar on the nursing workforce crisis, Penn LDI Penn LDI features five top experts convened at the University of Pennsylvania Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics to discuss the curren December 7, 2023
" " Guy David's Study Supports Federal Probes of Hospitals for Over-Admitting Patients, Penn LDI Penn LDI features Guy David's study on hospital o December 7, 2023
" " George Demiris and Jason Karlawish are quoted on funding for new pilot studies, Penn Nursing Penn Nursing quotes George Demiris and Jason Karlawis December 4, 2023
" " Jason Schnittker is featured teaching a course based on his own book, Penn Today Penn Today features Jason Schnittker teaching the course "Anxious Times: Social Change and Fear", based on t November 29, 2023
" " Linda Aiken is quoted on Nurse-to-Patient ratios, The Nation The Nation quotes research associate Linda Aiken on Nurse-to-Patient ratios and hospital staffing crisis.  November 27, 2023
" " Kevin Volpp and Atheendar Venkataramani's study is featured, Penn LDI Penn LDI features the study by Kevin Volpp and November 22, 2023
" " November 21, 2023 Newsletter Take a look at the Penn Population Studies Newsletter for new podcasts featuring our researchers, job opportunities, and some upcoming events. November 21, 2023
" " Penn Global Research and Engagement Grant Program Awards Penn Global Research and Engagement Grant Program awards to PSC/PARC Research Associates November 16, 2023
" " Rachel Werner and Norma Coe are referenced on the financial issues faced by elders, The New York Times An article in The New York Times highlights the insights of research associates Norma Coe and  November 15, 2023
" " November 10, 2023 Newsletter Take a look at the PSC Newsletter for some fellowship opportunities, researchers in the news, and upcoming exciting events.  November 10, 2023
" " Rachel Werner's study on Health Effects of Nursing Homes is featured, Penn LDI Penn LDI features Rachel Werner's st November 8, 2023
" " Molly Candon and her study on new data infrastructure for suicide risk is featured, Penn LDI Penn LDI features Molly Candon and her study about inf November 7, 2023
" " Rachel Werner is quoted on decreased competition in health care, Allied News Allied News features Rac November 7, 2023
" " Linda Aiken and Matthew McHugh's study is featured, Penn LDI Penn LDI features Linda Aiken and Matthew McHugh fo November 7, 2023
" " Joseph Kable is mentioned in an op-ed on coping with change, CNN CNN publishes an opinion on coping with change by Maggie Jackson, that features research associate Jospeh Kable. November 3, 2023
" " Population Studies Center is featured by "Improving the Health of Populations through Science and Innovation" Improving the Health of Populations through Science and Innovation features the University of Pennsylvania's November 2, 2023
" " Peter Groeneveld's study on Cardiovascular Disease in American Indian and Alaska Native Populations is featured, PENN LDI Penn LDI features Peter Groeneveld' November 1, 2023
" " Adriana Perez is highlighted on Alzheimer's disease trials, ABC News ABC News features Adriana Perez on a program aiming to incre October 27, 2023
" " Courtney Boen and her study are featured, Penn LDI Penn LDI features Courtney Boen for her study on a longitudinal neighbourhood analysis October 25, 2023
" " Atul Gupta and his study are featured, Penn LDI Penn LDI features Atul Gupta and his study on whether employm October 24, 2023
" " October 24, 2023 Newsletter Here's the PSC Newsletter with some exciting event updates, PSC Colloquium series, and much more.   October 24, 2023
" " Atheendar Venkataramani is the moderator for a structural racism in health care seminar, Penn LDI Penn LDI highlights Atheendar Venkataramani as the moderator for the&nbsp October 23, 2023
" " Olivia Mitchell is quoted on 401(k) plans leading the way toward retirement security, Pension & Investments Pensions & Investments quotes research associate Olivia Mitchell on 40 October 23, 2023
" " Jason Karlawish features in a podcast episode of Voices of Aging with ASIG, Apple Podcasts "Dementia Care Insights and Best Practices with Dr. October 23, 2023
" " Jere Behrman and Petra Todd are featured, Penn Today Penn Today highlights Jere Behrman, who overlapped with Claudia Goldin during her time at Penn, and October 20, 2023
" " October 17, 2023 Newsletter Take a look at the PSC Newsletter for fresh class of students, new associates, and many new affiliates, fellows, postdocs and visitors.  October 17, 2023
" " Sarah Tishkoff's study on Neanderthals carried genes is featured, Penn Today Penn Today highlights a study led by Sarah Tishkoff showing th October 13, 2023
" " Linda Aiken is referenced on Nurse-to-Patient Staffing Ratios, Medpage Today Research Associate Linda Aiken is featured by Medpage Today on Nurse-to-Patient Staffing Ratios.  Citations: October 12, 2023
" " Norma Coe's study Explores Its Social and Economic Impacts on the Family, Penn LDI Penn LDI features research associate Norma Coe and her study on family spillov October 12, 2023
" " Rachel Werner Nots Higher Prices, Worse Patient Care, and Lack of Access, Penn LDI Penn LDI highlights Rachel Werner testifying in Har October 10, 2023
" " Courtney Boen is highlighted from the Methods Matter Conference, Penn LDI Penn LDI features Courtney Boen opening the Methods Matter conference focused on u October 5, 2023
" " PSC and PARC Research Associates are featured from the Penn LDI Methods Matter Conference, Penn LDI Courtney Boen, Rachel Werner, Atheendar Venkataramani and October 5, 2023
" " Rachel Werner is quoted on health care competitions, The Center Square The Center Square features PARC Research Associate Rachel Werner on Health care qual October 4, 2023
" " Linda Aiken is interviewed on the ongoing nursing issues in the US, JAMA Network JAMA Network highlights insights by Linda Aiken on the overworked and understaffed nurses in US, planning to leave the profession. October 4, 2023
" " Atheendar Venkataramani is a Guest Lecturer, St OLAF COLLEGE Atheendar Venkataramani gave a guest lecture on economic opportunity, hope and population health, at the St. Olaf College.  October 3, 2023
" " Molly Candon and Guy David's Study on Laws Governing Nurses' Ability to Practice is featured, Penn LDI Penn LDI features Molly Candon and October 2, 2023
" " Jere Behrman is featured in an episode of The Brover Fixed Effect, Apple Podcasts "Interview with Jere Behrman, Professor of Economics and Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania", is an episode of  October 1, 2023
Image of Irma T. Elo Irma T. Elo Elected as 2023 President-Elect of the Population Association of America Dr. Irma T. Elo, a leading scholar in sociology and demography, was elected President-Elect of the Population Association of America (PAA) in 2023, with her term officially beginning on January 1, 2024. October 1, 2023
" " September 28, 2023 Newsletter Look at the PSC Newsletter for the latest news, our colloquium series, new events, and much more. September 28, 2023
" " Kevin Volpp is featured in the 2023 Penn Medicine Nudges in Health Care Symposium, Penn LDI Penn LDI features research associate Kevin Volpp in the Report from the 2023 Penn Medici September 27, 2023
" " Atheendar Venkataramani's study on Using Measures of Race to Make Clinical Decisions is highlighted, Penn LDI Penn LDI features Atheendar Venkataramani and his study on 'Using Measures o September 25, 2023
" " Catherine Auriemma, Jere Behrman, and Kimberly Waddell are new LDI Senior Fellows, Penn LDI Catherine Auriemma, Jere Behrman and Kimberly Waddell are among the seventeen health s September 21, 2023
" " Linda Aiken is referenced on nurses moving to California, Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times highlights research associate Linda Aiken on why nurses are moving to California. Citations: September 19, 2023
" " Molly Candon and Guy David's study on resource allocation in Health care is featured, Penn LDI PARC Associates Molly Candon and Guy David's study on Resource Allocation in Health Care is featured by Penn LDI.&nbsp September 18, 2023
" " Allison Hoffman is a panelist for a seminar on State Innovation in Controlling health care costs in consolidated markets, Penn LDI Research Associate Allison Hoffman is a panelist in a Penn September 18, 2023
" " Matthew McHugh is quoted on policy designs for Nursing and staffing ratios, AHCJ Association of Health Care Journalists quotes Matthew McHugh on a&nbsp September 18, 2023
" " September 15, 2023 Newsletter The PSC Newsletter highlights the achievements of the PSC and PARC Research Associates and the upcoming events. September 15, 2023
" " Rachel Werner op-ed on Medicare Payment Policy for Post-Acute Care in Nursing Homes, Penn LDI Rachel Werner co-authors an article on medicare payment policy for post-acute care in nursing homes, for September 14, 2023
" " Olivia Mitchell is quoted on USA lagging Globally on Retirement, Investment News Investment News features Olivia Mitchell on U.S. September 13, 2023
" " Rachel Werner is quoted staffing requirements for nursing homes, The Philadelphia Inquirer September 11, 2023
" " Olivia Mitchell op-ed on Financial Literacy, CEPR Olivia Mitchell op-ed on Financial Literacy, explaining the need and importance of a new field, for CEPR. Citations:  September 8, 2023
" " Adriana Perez is quoted on the aging of the Hispanic Population, Aldia News Adriana Perez is quoted in an article by Aldia News, where it talks about a study that points to concern in th September 6, 2023
" " Olivia Mitchell is quoted on Pensions Struggle to determine metrics for ESG goals, Benefits Canada Benefits Canada highlights insights from Olivia Mitchell on&n September 5, 2023
" " Karen Lasater has been appointed as the Jessie M. Scott Term Chair in Nursing and Health Policy, Penn Nursing Karen Lasater, Associate Professor in Penn Nursing’s Department of Biobehavioral Health Sciences, has been app September 1, 2023
" " Harsha Thirumurthy wrote an article on the Expiration of the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Emergency Allotments, Penn LDI Research Associate Harsha Thirumurthy co-authors an article for the August 31, 2023
" " Harsha Thirumurthy's study on effects of cash transfers on adult and child mortality is featured, Penn LDI Penn LDI features  August 30, 2023
" " Harsha Thirumurthy op-ed on American families needing more SNAP benefits, The Hill In The Hill, research associate Harsha Thirumurthy< August 26, 2023
" " Atheendar Venkataramani's study on Potential gaps in income support policies for those in poor health is featured, Penn LDI Penn LDI features Atheendar Venkataramani and h August 24, 2023
" " Linda Aiken is referenced on nurses from more than 30 states to practice in Pennsylvania, The Philadelphia Inquirer Linda Aiken is mentioned and quoted in an article by The Philadelphia Inquirer, discussing how& August 22, 2023
" " August 21, 2023 Newsletter The PSC Newsletter highlights some new faces, upcoming events and colloquium series and features PSC and PARC research associates in the news.  August 21, 2023
" " Rachel Werner is featured on Rothman Orthopaedics’ decision to drop Medicare, The Philadelphia Inquirer Rachel Werner is quoted in The Philadelphia Inquirer August 10, 2023
" " Atul Gupta's study on Medicare Advantage is featured, Penn LDI Penn LDI highlights Atul Gupta and his study on the Growth of Medic August 8, 2023
" " Olivia Mitchell is quoted on U.S. seniors being among the developed world’s poorest, CNBC CNBC sheds light on Olivia Mitchell's thoughts on U.S. August 5, 2023
" " Norma Coe, Atul Gupta and Rachel Werner are featured on care in nursing homes, Penn LDI Penn LDI features Norma Coe, A July 31, 2023
" " Linda Aiken and Karen Lasater's study on Physician and Nurse Well-Being is featured, Penn LDI Penn LDI highlights the study by Linda Aiken and July 27, 2023
" " July 27, 2023 Newsletter Take a look at the PSC Newsletter for the new GEAR UP Scholars cohort, awards and publications by PSC and PARC research associates and researchers in the news.  July 27, 2023
" " Pilar Gonalons-Pons is quoted on Work Wages for Housework, Penn Today Penn Today features Pilar Gonalons-Pons helping the Crossroads Women’s Center archive the Wages for Housework mate July 26, 2023
" " PENN@ASA 2023 Each year, a number of researchers from the Population Studies Center and the Population Aging Research Center present their scholarly research at the American Sociological Association's Annual Meeting  July 25, 2023
" " Jason Schnittker is featured for his study on effects of incarceration on health, OMNIA Research Associate Jason Schnittker is featured in OMNIA Magazine, Spring/Summer 2023 edition, for his study on the intersection July 22, 2023
" " Studies by Dolores Albarracin, Courtney Boen, Angela Duckworth, John MacDonald, Eugenia South, Dorothy Roberts and Sarah Tishkoff are highlighted, Research at Penn Research at Penn, 2023 Edition, features the research of Dolores Albarracin (pg 50), July 20, 2023
" " Rachel Werner is a panelist for the closing plenary session at the Summit, Penn LDI In an article exploring the quest for solutions in the under-researched realm of hospital care at home, PARC Associate Rachel Werner is highlighted by July 19, 2023
" " Samuel Preston is quoted in an article discussing the ages of Biden and Trump, The Washington Post Samuel Preston is mentioned in an article in The Washington Post where he gave context on the ages of President Biden and former Pr July 19, 2023
" " Jason Karlawish is a guest in a podcast on Alzheimer's Drug, 1A Podcast Jason Karlwaish has been invited as a guest speaker on a podcast hosted by 1A, where he will discuss th July 19, 2023
" " Scott Halpern is awarded $27.5 Million for large Palliative Care Study, Penn Medicine News Penn Medicine News features PARC Research Associate Scott Halpern July 18, 2023
" " Nancy Hodgson talked on Alzheimer’s Association Helpline, Penn Memory Center Penn Memory Center features Nancy Hodgson evaluating the Alzheimer’s July 18, 2023
" " Norma Coe's findings on the CARE Act are featured, Penn LDI With respect to The Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable (CARE) Act, Penn LDI features N July 17, 2023
" " Paula Fomby and Courtney Boen are quoted on abortion in the US, OMNIA An article by OMNIA featuring  July 17, 2023
" " Linda Aiken's study is featured in an article on hospital understaffing, Penn Today In an article covering hospital understaffing and unfavourable work conditions linked to burnout, Penn Today sheds light on July 14, 2023
" " Linda Aiken is quoted in an article on hospital staff suffering from job burnouts, New York Post New York Post features Research Associate Linda Aiken's study in an article discussing the job burnout faced by hospit July 11, 2023
" " Linda Aiken is featured in an article about Pennsylvania Nurse Staffing Legislation, Penn LDI Researcher Linda Aiken co-authored an op-ed with Penn Medicine CEO Kevin Mahoney for July 10, 2023
" " Norma Coe's study on Aging alone in Rural Areas is highlighted, Penn LDI Penn LDI highlights Norma Coe and her study in an article discussing the difficulties of aging alone in rural areas.&nb July 7, 2023
" " Irma Elo, Samuel Preston and Eugenio Paglino are featured in an article comparing urban and rural excess mortality during COVID-19, Penn Today Penn Today highlights the study conducted by Irma Elo, Sam July 7, 2023
" " Norma Coe, Rachel Werner and Karen Lasater at the AcademyHealth Research Meeting, Penn LDI Penn LDI features Norma Coe, July 6, 2023
" " Jason Karlawish quoted in op-ed on possible drawbacks of new Alzheimer's drug, KFF Health News In an op-ed discussing the possibility of Black patients not benefiting from approval of the Alzheimer's drug lecanemab, KFF Health News quotes July 6, 2023
" " Rachel Werner, Norma Coe and Robert Burke are featured in the photo report of AcademyHealth 2023, Penn LDI Penn LDI features Rachel Werner, N July 6, 2023
" " Jason Karlawish is featured in a podcast, STAT & Soundcloud July 5, 2023
" " Olivia Mitchell is quoted on Social Security Apocalypse, Newsweek Newsweek quotes research associate Olivia Mitchell in an article discussing the Social Security Apocalypse. Citations: June 29, 2023
" " Linda Aiken offers insight on impact of nurse ratio legislation, Health Care Dive In an article examining the challenges faced by state legislatures in the United States concerning nursing shortages, Health Care Dive cites insights from June 28, 2023
" " Rachel Werner and Norma Coe's paper on Racial Disparities in Medicare Advantage wins an award, Penn LDI Penn LDI highlights the Health Services Research (HSR) journal’s 2023 John M. June 26, 2023
" " Peter Groeneveld questions the adequacy of FDA regulation of AI devices, Penn LDI Penn LDI highlights during the second annual J. June 22, 2023
" " Jason Karlawish op-ed on FDA needing a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy for Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab, STAT STAT publishes an op-ed by PARC associate Jason Karlawish June 16, 2023
" " Olivia Mitchell op-ed on parents investing in college savings plans, Knowledge at Wharton Knowledge at Wharton features Olivia Mitchell's study on Household Investment in 529 Colle June 13, 2023
" " Rachel Werner op-ed on home health care workforce not keeping up with community needs, Penn LDI In an article discussing the challenges of the home healthcare workforce not meeting community needs, Penn LDI features June 9, 2023
" " June 9, 2023 Newsletter Look at the PSC Newsletter for important calls for papers, upcoming events, and interesting news. June 9, 2023
" " Atheendar Venkataramani's study on health insurance for children is featured, Penn LDI Penn LDI features Atheendar Venkataramani and his stud June 7, 2023
" " Olivia Mitchell and Jason Schnittker's books are featured, Penn LDI Books authored by PSC and PARC associates, Olivia Mitchell and Jason Schnittker, are featured by June 6, 2023
" " Scott Halpern is quoted on the problem of race-specific tests in lung care, Penn LDI In an article exploring the issue of race-based distortions in healthcare: tests in lung care, Penn LDI and June 6, 2023
image of hand dropping coin in piggy bank Olivia Mitchell is quoted on closing the Racial Wealth Gap in Retirement Readiness, Knowledge at Wharton Knowledge at Wharton features Olivia Mitchell in an article addressing retirement readiness and bridgi June 6, 2023
" " Kathryn Bowles' study on healthcare for Black and Hispanic is featured, Futurity Futurity features Kathryn Bowles and her study on judgement language for black and June 1, 2023
" " Harsha Thirumurthy's study is featured on how to lower deaths among women, New York Times In an article exploring ways to reduce deaths among women, the New York Times quotes Research Associate Harsha Thir May 31, 2023
" " Rebecca Brown and Dennis Culhane are quoted in an article about the growing number of elderly homeless in the US, WSWS World Socialist Web Site features Research Associates Rebecca Brown and May 31, 2023
" " New NIA Pilot Study on Schooling, Cognition, and Global Dementia Risk Awarded   May 30, 2023
" " Kathryn Bowles' study is featured in an article on the importance of language for health care, Penn Today   May 30, 2023
" " Linda Aiken is quoted on Patient-To-Nurse Ratios for Hospital Patient Health, Penn LDI Penn LDI highlights Linda Aiken's estimations on nurse staffing policies in an articl May 30, 2023
" " May 25, 2023 Newsletter The PSC Newsletter highlights awards and news of the PSC and PARC researchers, upcoming events, and calls for submissions.  May 25, 2023
" " Olivia Mitchell quoted on senior savings, Social Security, and U.S. debt default, The Washington Post In an article discussing the potential impact of a U.S. May 24, 2023
" " Olivia Mitchell discusses the future of social security, ABC News Olivia Mitchell is featured in an May 23, 2023
" " Kathryn Bowles study on judgement language in health care cited, Penn LDI In an article focusing on the home health care setting and its use of harsher language for Black and Hispanic patients, May 23, 2023
" " G. Adriana Perez engages the Latino community in fitness classes, Penn Today Penn Today highlights Research Associate G. May 19, 2023
" " Rachel Werner welcomes attendees to the Drug Pricing Conference, Penn LDI Penn LDI highlights PARC Research Associate Rachel Werner, in the Drug Pricing May 17, 2023
" " Olivia Mitchell's studies featured in the case of financial literacy education, NPR In an article advocating for financial literacy education, NPR features Olivia Mitchell and her research, May 16, 2023
" " Jason Karlawish is quoted on dementia's financial health impact, NPR In an article exploring the impact of dementia on financial well-being, NPR cites insights from May 12, 2023
" " May 12, 2023 Newsletter Take a look at the PSC Newsletter for new partnerships, researchers in the news, PARC Aging Retreat, and much more. May 12, 2023
" " More Wives Now Outearn Their Husbands. They Also Stay Together Longer, Wall Street Journal Pilar Gonalons-Pons is referenced in an article by the Wall Street Journal. May 11, 2023
" " Rachel Werner is featured in the Drug Pricing Conference, Penn LDI Penn LDI highlights Rachel Werner, as she welcomes attendees to May 10, 2023
" " Irma Elo and Samuel Preston offer context on the decline in racial disparities in COVID 19, Penn Today In an article exploring the decline of racial disparities in COVID, Penn Today showcases Irma Elo and May 9, 2023
" " Alison Buttenheim discusses the NASEM Report on Behavioral Economics, CHIBE In a Q& A with CHIBE, Alison Buttenheim< May 9, 2023
" " Report on PARC 2023 Aging Retreat: 'Projecting the Future of Health Care Needs in Aging Populations', Penn LDI Read a report about the Population Aging Research Center’s 2023 Retreat by Hoag Levins which was posted in the LDI Blog and includes many photos May 8, 2023
" " Olivia Mitchell is named an American Economic Association Distinguished Fellow, Penn Today Penn Today highlights Olivia Mitchell being named as a 2023 Distinguished Fellow by the American Economic Association& May 4, 2023
" " Rachel Werner and Atul Gupta talk on Kaiser Permanente’s Acquisition of Geisinger, Penn LDI Penn LDI highlights insights from Rachel Werner May 3, 2023
" " Linda Aiken talks on nurse shortage in Pennsylvania hospitals, TribLive In an article addressing the question of whether the nurse shortage in Pennsylvania is a myth or reality, TribLive quoted insights from May 3, 2023
" " Rachel Werner talks on the shortage of home health care workers in an aging America, US News and World Report In an article addressing the looming shortage of home health care workers in an aging America, US News and World Report feat April 26, 2023
" " Rachel Werner's study on declining nursing home beds featured, Penn LDI In an article discussing the concerning drop in the availability of nursing home beds, Penn LDI features April 25, 2023
" " April 24, 2023 Newsletter The PSC Newsletter highlights upcoming events, researchers in the news, awards received by researchers, and much more.  April 24, 2023
" " Rachel Werner talks on cost savings for home care, Politico In an article examining the role of home care in Medicare, Politico quotes insights from April 24, 2023
" " Rachel Werner and Robert Burke are quoted on Lawmakers lining up behind plan to save Medicare, POLITICO POLITICO features research associates Rachel Werner and April 24, 2023
" " Rachel Werner talks on moving medicare from hospital to home, Politico In an article exploring the transition of Medicare from hospitals to home care, Politico cites insights from April 21, 2023
" " Rachel Werner op-ed on the decreasing numbers of home care workers, Penn LDI Penn LDI features Rachel Werner and April 20, 2023
" " Atul Gupta offers perspective on private equity investment in hospitals, Bloomberg In an article about private equity's ownership of for-profit hospitals, Bloomberg cited insights from Research Associate April 19, 2023
" " George Demiris is featured in a Q&A on the link between Caregiver Distance and Communication Effectiveness, Penn LDI Penn LDI has published a Q&A titled "Distance Caregivers Report Worse Communication With Hospice Teams T April 17, 2023
" " April 11, 2023 Newsletter Take a look at the PSC Newsletter for researchers in the news, publications by researchers and upcoming events.  April 11, 2023
" " Matthew McHugh is named to the International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame Penn LDI highlights Matthew McHugh being named to the Inter April 7, 2023
" " Jere R. Behrman Jere R. Behrman April 7, 2023
" " Linda Aiken speaks on hospital staffing legislation for nursing shortage, Star Tribune In an article exploring the potential impact of hospital staffing legislation on Minnesota's nursing shortage, Star Tribune highlights April 7, 2023
" " Rachel Werner is quoted on medicaid cuts that can affect hospitals’ finances, Penn LDI In an article covering Medicaid's decision to resume cutting health insurance for millions of people, marking the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, April 5, 2023
" " Hanming Fang and Iliana Kohler were awarded pilot grants for research projects, Penn LDI Penn LDI Small Grants Program 2023 awarded research associates Hanming Fang and April 5, 2023
" " Jason Karlawish op-ed on Britney Spears's public efforts to end her guardianship, Penn LDI Penn LDI features Jason Karlawish's article on Britney Spears's public efforts to e April 4, 2023
" " March 30, 2023 Newsletter The PSC Newsletter welcomes new students and researchers, highlights researchers in the news and the upcoming events.  March 30, 2023
" " Courtney Boen is a moderator in a virtual seminar on climate change, disruption, and health equity, Penn LDI Research Associate Courtney Boen, the moderator on the panel of the seminar, is highlighted by Penn LDI March 30, 2023
" " Guy David's Research on Avoiding Shift Worker Burnouts is Featured, Knowledge at Wharton In an article focusing on strategies to prevent burnout among shift workers, Knowledge at Wharton features Guy D March 28, 2023
" " Olivia S. Mitchell Studies the relationship between debt issues and retirement preparation, Wealth Professional Wealth Professional highlights a new research that will be published in the Financial Planning Review co-authored March 23, 2023
" " Pilar Gonalons-Pons Studies the Pandemic’s impact on Women in the Workforce, Penn Today Penn today highligh March 19, 2023
" " March 14, 2023 Newsletter The latest PSC Newsletter features podcasts and events featuring our Researchers, info on our students' PAA Practice Talks, and more! March 14, 2023
" " Atul Gupta and Rachel Werner speak on the effect of private equity investment in health care, Penn LDI Penn LDI features Research Associates Atul Gupta and March 10, 2023
" " Therese Bittermann co-authored research on Health Disparities in liver transplant waitlisting, Penn LDI Penn LDI highlights a new research study published in the Am March 7, 2023
" " Samuel H. Preston examines the Associations between mortality from COVID-19 and other causes, Penn Today Penn Today highlights a new study published in the journal March 7, 2023
" " Linda H. Aiken studies the effects of nurse staffing on patient mortality, The Seattle Times & Penn LDI The Seattle Times and  March 4, 2023
" " Sarah Tishkoff Performs a Genomic study and reveals Complex African demographic history, Penn Today March 2, 2023
" " Jere Behrman's Discussion Paper Series on Long term effects of rainfall is featured, IZA Institute of Labor Economics IZA Institute of Labor Economics publishes Jere Behrman's work on the long-term effects of rainfall shocks, on foundational cognitive skills. Citations: February 27, 2023
" " Matthew McHugh, Linda Aiken and Karen Lasater's study is featured, The Philadelphia Inquirer The Philad February 17, 2023
" " February 17, 2023 Newsletter Read up on forthcoming events, our Researchers' recent publications, the Quartet Pilot Research Competition, and more, in the PSC Newsletter!  February 17, 2023
" " Courtney Boen’s recommendations on policy making are discussed for shaping the lives of immigrants, Penn ldi Penn LDI highlights the study and recommendations made by Courtney Boen, on how policymakers can improve the health of February 14, 2023
" " Linda H. Aiken is quoted on a law about Nurse-to-Patient Ratio in hospitals, kuow Linda H. February 14, 2023
" " Atheendar Venkataramani comments on Childbirth for Black Families, New York Times The New York Times highlights Atheendar Venkataramani's comment on a paper that establishes child February 12, 2023
" " Olivia Mitchell talks on Longevity and Finances, The Wall Street Journal The Wall Street Journal features Olivia Mitchell and her studies on Financial Regret a February 10, 2023
" " Illiana Kohler co-organized a conference on the future of health research in Malawi, Penn Today An article in Penn T February 9, 2023
" " Rachel M. werner is quoted on the unprofitability of nursing homes in the US, quartz Quar February 7, 2023
" " Rachel M. Werner discusses recommendations on health care spending report, Penn LDI Penn LDI highlights Rachel M. February 5, 2023
" " Jere Behrman and Hans-Peter Kohler's study on schooling improving cognitive abilities at older ages is featured, Penn LDI Penn LDI features PARC Research Associates' Jere Behrman and February 2, 2023
" " Olivia S. Mitchell discusses the future of Social Security, Penn Today As Social Security continues to march toward insolvency, Penn Today highlights Olivia S. February 1, 2023
" " Theodore G. Schurr is among the Eight Penn professors elected as 2022 AAAS Fellows, penn today Theodore G. January 30, 2023
" " Matthew D. McHugh is quoted in an article about the "scope of practice" of non-physician medical providers, Pew Pew quotes research associate Matthew D. January 26, 2023
"" Kevin G. Volpp wrote an op-ed advocating CPR training and greater defibrillator access, CNN January 26, 2023
" " January 25, 2023 Newsletter Take a look at the PSC Newsletter for op-eds by researchers, upcoming events, and much more. January 25, 2023
" " Theodore G. Schurr co-authored research on the origins of 36 enslaved Africans in 18th-century Charleston, Penn Today Penn January 24, 2023
" " Linda Aiken is featured on the shortages of nurses in hospitals, New York Times New York Times highlights Research Associate Linda Aiken and her study on hospital nurse staffing legislation in an article tha January 18, 2023
" " Olivia S. Mitchell Shares Perspective on Auto-Enrollment Retirement Plans, AP News AP News highlights a recent January 17, 2023
" " Atheendar Venkataramani Studies the Role of Health Systems in Closing the Racial Wealth Gap, STAT Stat highlights a recent essay published in the New England Journal of Medicine January 14, 2023
" " Rachel M. Werner and Norma B. Coe Examine the Racial Differences in access to Medicare Plans, Penn Today Penn Today highlights a recent research article published in January 14, 2023
" " Jason Schnittker Examines the Paradox of Receiving Healthcare in Prison, Penn Today Penn Today< January 14, 2023
" " January 13, 2023 Newsletter In the first PSC Newsletter of 2023, find the latest news, our spring Colloquium schedule, and more. January 13, 2023
" " Linda H. Aiken, Matthew D. McHugh, and Karen Lasater Conducted a Study of Nurses Immediately Before and During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Penn Nursing Penn Nursing highlights a new repeated cross-sectional study published in Nursing Outlook  January 12, 2023
" " Linda H. Aiken co-authored research on the concern of Patient Safety in Hospitals, NBC News NBC News highlights a research study published in Hea January 11, 2023
" " Olivia S. Mitchell wrote an op-ed about Life Expectancy in the US, Market Watch Market Watch highlights an op-ed co-authored by research associate Olivia S. January 10, 2023
" " Quartet Pilot Awardee's research examines the risks of extreme temperatures for diabetics, Penn LDI Research by Charles E. January 3, 2023
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