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"Photo" In Memoriam: Richard A. Easterlin It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Richard A. Easterlin (Dick). He received his Ph.D.
'' Jason Karlawish Discusses Alzheimer’s Treatments at Penn Memory Center, Better Health While Aging Jason Karlawish spoke with Better Health While Aging, highlighting new Alzheimer’s treatments such as lecanemab and donanemab.
'' Atul Gupta's study finds that hospital corporatization raises prices and cuts costs but does not improve care quality, Knowledge at Wharton Atul Gupta's study examines how corporate ownership affects U.S.
'' November 12, 2024 Newsletter Our latest Penn Population Studies Newsletter pays tribute to our beloved colleague Dr. Susan C.
'' November 27, 2024 Newsletter Take a look at the Penn Population Studies Newsletter for the latest news and publications from our Research Associates,
'' PSC and PARC Associates Win Grants to Study Transitional Housing for People with HIV, Penn LDI PSC and PARC Associates Aaron Richterman, Atheendar Venkataramani, and
'' PSC & PARC Associates Co-authored Research on Worker Wage Stagnation Amid Rising Medicaid Home Care Spending, Penn LDI Pilar Gonalons-Pons, Norma B.
'' Karen Lasater Spoke about Nurse Workforce Challenges and Burnout in U.S. Healthcare System, The Lancet Karen Lasater told The Lancet, “The issue isn't a lack of supply; it's whether nurses are willing to
'' Eric Roberts Discusses the Challenges Dual-Eligibles Face Navigating Medicare and Medicaid, US News "Dual eligibles deal with a highly complex system, with Medicare covering medical and pharmacy needs, while Medicaid addresses costs, like premiums, copays and long-term care,” Eric Roberts told
street view of South Korea  Soosun You and Hyunjoon Park Talks about South Korea’s Political Crisis Following Martial Law Declaration, Penn Today Penn Today spoke to Soosun You and Hyunjoon Park about South Korea’s political turmoil after President Yoon's martial law declaration, highlighting its democratic resilience and challenges. Citation: 
'' Catherine Auriemma is quoted in an article about the importance of discussing advance healthcare directives with family Catherine Auriemma, in the Wall Street Journal, emphasizes the importance of having a c
'' Atheendar Venkataramani was quoted on the lack of rigorous evaluation methods in the Blue Zones Project, TNR “The least valid design to make a causal inference is one where you’re kind of comparing yourself to yourself, but not anyone else,” Atheendar Venkataramani told
'' Kevin Volpp Wrote an Op-ed Addressing Childhood Obesity, JAMA Network Kevin Volpp's op-ed in
'' Eric Roberts and Rachel M. Werner co-authored a white paper titled Forging a Path Toward Integrated Care for Dually Eligible Individuals, Penn LDI Eric Roberts and Rachel M.
'' Emily Hannum & Jere Behrman Co-led Initiative Focused on Climate Change and Childhood Inequality, OMNIA OMNIA features Emily Hannum and Jere Behrman
"" 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
'' Adriana Perez Appointed to Advisory Committee on Minority Health, Penn Nursing Adriana Perez, has been appointed to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Advisory Committee on Minority Health (ACMH).
Image of Derek M. Griffith Derek M. Griffith Co-authors 2nd Edition of "Racism" Addressing Recent Social and Political Events, Penn Nursing Derek M.
'' GGD Student Nazar Khalid is interviewed on the findings of "Floods and Children's Education in Rural India.", RSF Journal The study, "Floods and Children's Education in Rural India." co-authored by Khalid with Research Associates Jere Be
'' Olivia Mitchell will receive the CIO's 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award, Chief Investment Officer Chief Investment Officer reports that Olivia Mitchell is honored with the 2024 Lifetime Achiev
Image of Pamela Z. Cacchione Pamela Z. Cacchione's New Book Explores Nurses' Extraordinary Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Penn Nursing Pamela Z.
'' 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, 
'' 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
'' Eugenia South and Atheendar Venkataramani Lead IGNITE: A Research Study Tackling Health Disparities Through Environmental and Economic Interventions, Penn Medicine News Eugenia South and Atheendar Venkataramani lead the IGNITE study, a federally funded initiative reported by
Doctor looking at Brain Scans. Jason Karlawish is Quoted Cautioning on Physician Expertise and Monitoring Alzheimer's Therapies, AARP “If I was a patient, I would ask the physician: Do you think of yourself as an Alzheimer’s specialist?” Jason Karlawish says in
'' Rachel Werner is Quoted on Harris' Elder Care Plan and Its Impact on Gen X During the Sandwich Years, Bloomberg Rachel Werner says, in
"" Eric Roberts Examines Financial Precarity Among Medicare Beneficiaries Facing Hospitalization Costs, Penn LDI Eric Roberts co-authored a study, reported in
'' October 25, 2024 Newsletter Check out the Penn Population Studies Newsletter for the latest news on our Research Associates, Grant Awards, job opportunities, and upcoming events.
'' Apply to the Graduate Group in Demography Fall 2025 Cohort The Graduate Group in Demography at the University of Pennsylvania is now accepting applications for its Ph.D. program in Demography. We look forward to recruiting a strong and diverse cohort for Fall 2025! Applications are due on December 15, 2024.
'' Olivia Mitchell Quoted on Why Boeing Workers' Push for Pension Plan Restart Won’t Succeed, Barron's Olivia Mitchell said in
"" PSC and PARC Associates Have Been Elected as Experts to the National Academy of Medicine, Penn Today & Penn LDI
'' 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.
'' 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
'' 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.
'' 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.
"" 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
'' Rachel Werner Quoted on Henry Ford and Ascension Hospitals' Joint Venture, Michigan Public “Without a doubt, mergers reduce competition,” said Rachel Werner, in
'' 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
'' 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,
'' Shana D. Stites was selected as delegate for Chinese Congress on Gerontology and Health Industry. The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) announced the selection of its members to represent the Society as delegates at the Chinese Congress on Gerontology and Health Industry.
'' 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 Newsletter Check out the Penn Population Studies Newsletter for the latest news, publications by our Research Associates, and upcoming events.
'' 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
'' Derek Griffith Appointed as Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor, Penn Today As reported in
'' 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
'' 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
'' Who's New? New Faces at PSC & PARC Join us in welcoming a whole group of fresh faces to PSC & PARC! Read our latest Penn Population Studies Newsletter to learn who's new.
'' 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
'' Nancy Hodgson Leads New EMBRACE Center for Scalable Dementia Care Research, Penn Nursing Nancy Hodgson co-leads the EMBRACE center, a new initiative focused on scaling dementia care interventions through rigorous testing and research, supported by a $5.8 million grant from the National Institute on Aging, ac
'' Hans-Peter Kohler, Iliana Kohler & Helene Purcell are Featured for Their Research in Malawi, Penn LDI
"" 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
'' Congratulations to 2024-2025 Quartet Pilot Awardees Each year, The Pension Research Council (PRC) and Boettner Center, the Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics (CHIBE
Cityscape with Lights Jason Karlawish is quoted in a article on the Association of Light Pollution at Night to Alzheimer's disease, The Guardian In
Nursing home staff giving medication to patient Rachel M. Werner Co-authored Research on the Impact of Nursing Home Ownership Changes on Staffing Levels and Quality Ratings, Penn LDI. A study by Kira Ryskina and Rachel M.
"" 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
'' August 27, 2024 Newsletter Check out the Penn Population Studies Newsletter for the latest news and  Research in Action by our Research Associates and GGD students, and upcoming events. 
'' Hyunjoon Park was elected to serve as Chair-Elect of the American Sociological Association Hyunjoon Park was elected to serve as Chair-Elect of the American Sociological Association's section on I
'' Michel Guillot was appointed to serve as Chair of UNICEF's Technical Advisory Group Michel Guillot was appointed to serve as Chair of UNICEF's Technical Advisory Group for the estimation of under-five mortality and stillbirths with a consortium of international organizations led
'' Olivia S. Mitchell was recently featured in the Forbes feature article - "50 over 50: Investment" Olivia S.
A doctor leading with volunteers in the background Guy David Wrote an Op-Ed about Why Top Universities Have Turned to M.D.s for Leadership in Times of Crisis, Stat In his op-ed for the STAT, Guy David discusses the increasing trend of physicians taking on leadership roles in univers
Coins on winner podium Kevin G. Volpp Co-authored Research on How Gamification, Loss-Framed Financial Incentives, or a Combination of Both Could Impact Physical Activity, Penn LDI A study co-authored by Kevin G.
Hands of a retiree counting pennies. Olivia S. Mitchell Wrote an Op-Ed about the Decision Retirees Face Regarding What to Do with Their 401(K) Plans Once They Retire, The Wall Street Journal Olivia S.
"" 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!
The doctor is holding money in gloved hands. Atul Gupta Wrote an Op-Ed about How For-Profit Hospitals Bill More Aggressively than Nonprofits for Medicare Outlier Payments in the Early 2000s, Penn LDI In the op-ed for Penn LDI, 
Image of Olivia S. Mitchelll Olivia S. Mitchell Spoke about Her Life's Work as an Economist, Knowledge at Wharton In a candid conversation with Wharton Dean Erika James, Olivia S. Mitchell discusses her research on retirement and pension decisions and her insights from over four decades in the field.
Image of Sarah Rishkoff Sarah Tishkoff Was Honored with the 2024 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science, Penn Arts & Sciences. Sarah Tishkoff was awarded the 2024 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science for her groundbreaking work on human genetic diversity and its implications for understanding and treating diseases. Citation:
Logo or 'FORGNG A PATH' conference Rachel Werner and Eric Roberts Spoke at a Conference on Integrating Medicare and Medicaid for Dual Eligibles, Penn LDI Eric Roberts, highlighted the severe complexities and challenges dual eligibles face due to fragmented care systems. At the same time, Rachel M.
Image of a patient taking home dialysis. 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.
Image of Blood test tubes 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.
'' 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,
"Banner" 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.
Image of a Phone with a podcast on 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
Medication being sorted 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: 
A stack of money with a rubber band. 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:
View from an apartment window 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: 
Image of Pomegranate in a heart shaped bowl 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
"" 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,
'' 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
Rocks neatly ordered 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:
Woman filling up tax forms 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
Image of tax papers 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.
2024 Annual Academy Health Research Meeting 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: 
A circuit board. 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.
PARC AT ACADEMY HEALTH 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.      
American flag waving in the wind 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:
'' PSC and PARC Research Associates have been awarded 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.
penn population studies newsletter 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.
Court Case being closed 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.
Thank you doctors and nurses 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.
'' Karen Lasater Discusses HCAHPS Survey, Nursing's Impact on Patient Satisfaction, and Innovations in Patient Feedback, Penn LDI Karen Lasater was quoted in Penn LDI, stating, "HCAHPS h
An empty hospital room 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. 
A hospital monitor 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
Philadelphia Skyline 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.
A server room 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: 
Xi Song 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.
is the growing burden of NCDs in india preventable? 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
'' Robert Burke Wins Top Society of Hospital Medicine Awards, Penn LDI Penn LDI reports that Robert Burke, and Paula Chatterjee, received top
'' Emily Largent Leads Study on Bioethicists' Views and Demographics in Health Care Ethics, Penn LDI Penn LDI reports that Emily Largent
A system of gears 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: 
'' Marina Serper Co-authors Study on MetALD Research and Algorithm Development for Improving Liver Transplant Outcomes, Penn LDI Penn LDI reports, Marina Serper cont
A distant hospital 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:
'' Chenyi Ma and Dennis Culhane Analyze Maladaptive Behaviors and LIHEAP's Role During the Pandemic, Kleinman Center for Energy Policy The Kleinman Center for Energy Policy reports that Ch
Books scattered all over 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.
An empty conference room 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: 
Dollar bill in a cage 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.
"" 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
paper graph 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.
Burnout 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:
Penn Population studies newsletter 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!        
'' Kevin Volpp Co-Leads BE ACTIVE Study on Incentives to Boost Physical Activity in Heart Patients, CHIBE CHIBE reports that Kevin Volpp co-led the BE ACTIVE study, which found that financial incentives and gamification effectively increased physical activit
Household equipment revolution New Population Studies Working Paper Researchers study how households have changed over time and the effect this has on our daily lives.
Thank you nurses! 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:
Mask 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: 
Healthcare 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:
Senior care exercise 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:
Storm Clouds 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.
'' Rachel Werner Submits Public Comment on Health Care Consolidation and Its Impact on Health Equity, Penn LDI Penn LDI reports that Rachel M.
"" Reminder: The PARC Aging Retreat is happening this Friday! Just a friendly reminder, the PARC Aging Retreat is happening this Friday!
Half Open Computer 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.
'' Harsha Thirumurthy was honored with Robert Suskind & Leslie Lewinter-Suskind Faculty Global Health Award. Harsha Thirumurthy was honored with the Perelman School of Medicine's  
A rural farm 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.
'' Pamela Z. Cacchione received Penn Nursing's Norma M. Lang Distinguished Award for Scholarly Practice and Policy Pamela Z. Cacchione received Penn Nursing's 
'' Jason Schnittker received the Leonard I. Pearlin Award from the American Sociological Association. Jason Schnittker received the Leonard I.
wallet with money 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.
person running on a beach 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: 
nurse holding clipboard 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:
computer screen 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: 
A cemetary 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:
'' Marina Serper Co-Authors Study on Addressing Transportation Insecurity in Health Care, Penn LDI A Penn LDI report on a study co-authored by Marina Serper underscores the significa
The Gear Up Members 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.
grabbing a stethoscope 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:
A baby seal 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: 
Inspire, Aspire, Retire. 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:
Coins laying on a table 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.
Upward Graph 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:
Mother holding baby 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.
" " 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
Sample Under Microscope 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:
Health insurance 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 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. 
Mask And Stethoscope with hearts. 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 
" " Guy David and Alon Bergman's new study is featured, Penn LDI Penn LDI highlights a study conducted by research associates at PARC, Guy
Jere R. Behrman Professor Behram Earned A Spot In the Top 100 Economics And Econometrics Scientists 2024! The AD Scientific Index has ranked Jere R.
" " Eric Bressman and Rachel Werners's new study is featured, Penn LDI Penn LDI presents an opinion piece authored by
" " Rachel Werner and Mary Ersek discuss the Medicare Hospice program, Penn LDI Penn LDI features Rachel Werner and
Image of calculator app on phone along with changes lying around and financial paper. 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 work life,” Olivia Mitchell said in
Chalk on a chalk board 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 
" " Rachel Werner and Norma Coe's new study is featured, Penn LDI Penn LDI features the new study by Rachel Wer
Graph showing Differences in changes in patients’ receipt of help from caregivers for instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) at discharge from home health in hospitals that did and did not participate in CJR, before and after CJR implementation, where CJR was implemented in year 0. 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
Ruling in court 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,
Heart Health 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
Research 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.
" " Rachel Werner is quoted on funding for long-term care, Yahoo Finance Yahoo Finance quotes research associate Rachel Werner
" " Karen Lasater is quoted on nursing shortage problems, NPR NPR features research associate Karen Lasater
" " Olivia Mitchell is on the Wharton Business Daily show, Knowledge at Wharton Knowledge at Wharton features executive director of Wharton’s Pension Research Council
'' Irma Elo and co-authors are recipients of a 2024 Aigner Award Irma Elo and co-authors are recipients of a 2024 Aigner Award from the Journal of Econometrics&nbs
'' Pilar Gonalons Pons received a U.S. National Science Foundation Sociology Grant Pilar Gonalons Pons received a U.S.
'' Olivia S. Mitchell was named as a Distinguished Fellow by the American Economic Association Olivia S.
" " 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. 
" " Olivia Mitchell is referenced on Companies owing retirees, The Atlantic The Atlantic features Olivia Mitchell in an article discussing what companies owe retirees. 
" " Rachel Werner op-ed on Medicare and Medicaid data security, STAT STAT features Rachel Werner discussing the tension between data security and research accessi
" " Nancy Hodgson and Adriana Perez's study is highlighted, Penn LDI Penn LDI features the study by Nancy Hodgson a
" " 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. 
" " Eugenio Paglino, Irma Elo, and Samuel Preston's new study is featured, Penn Today Penn Today highlights a new study by Eugenio Paglino,
" " Eric Roberts' new study on changes in care is featured, Penn LDI Penn LDI features research associate Eric Roberts' ne
" " 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
" " 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
" " Atheendar Venkataramani's new study on Black Adults is featured, Penn Today Penn Today features Atheendar Venkataramani for finding that black adults across th
" " Min Kim authors a paper on financial literacy Min Kim writes a paper on Financial Literacy, Portfolio Choice, and Wealth Inequality.
" " 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<
" " Helene Purcell co-authors a paper on Conscientiousness Matters Postdoctoral fellow Helene Purcell co-authored a paper along with Justine Herve and Sneha Mani
" " 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. 
" " 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, 
Pills getting thrown upward 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:
" " 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.
" " Linda Aiken talks about the late Claire Fagin, Medpage Today Medpage Today features Linda Aiken talking about the late Claire Fagin.
" " Nancy Hodgson and Adriana Perez's new study is featured, Penn Nursing Penn Nursing features the new study by Nancy Hodgson and
Alarm Clock Going off 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
" " Atheendar Venkataramani's new study is highlighted, Penn Medicine Penn Medicine features Atheendar Venkataramani's research that f
" " Scott Halpern's team receives a grant, Penn Medicine Penn Medicine showcases Scott Halpern and his leadership
" " Kimberly Waddell and Robert Burke's study is featured, Penn LDI Medicare rules need updating to ensure patients get care when they need it.
" " Peter Groeneveld's study on medicaid expansion is featured, Penn LDI Penn LDI features Peter 
At Home Care 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 23, 2024 Newsletter Check out the first Penn Population Studies Newsletter of 2024.
Computer 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.”
" " 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
" " Scott Halpern's study on Palliative care is featured, Healthday Healthday quotes PARC research associate Scott Halpern
" " Scott Damrauer is elected as a member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation, Penn Medicine Penn Medicine features Scott Damrauer
" " Olivia Mitchell is quoted on financial literacy, MarketWatch MarketWatch quotes Olivia Mitchell, stating that individuals
" " 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
" " Scott Halpern's study on Palliative Care is the largest study ever, Penn Medicine Penn Medicine highlights the palliative care study conducted by <
" " Scott Halpern and Mary Ersek's study on Palliative care is featured, Penn LDI Penn LDI features
" " 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
" " 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
" " 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
" " 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
" " 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
" " Research Blogs that Caught your attention, Penn LDI Penn LDI highlights health policy research blogs featuring PARC and PSC associates.  Citations:
" " 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:

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