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How do insurer acquisitions of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) affect costs?
New research by LDI Fellow Abby Alpert finds Medicare Part D insurers that continued working with rival insurers’ PBMs saw double-digit premium increases. ldi.upenn.edu/our-work/resea…
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For patients with limited English proficiency (LEP), hospital work environment may play a role in readmission disparities.
In NJ hospitals with poorer nurse work environments, higher LEP volume was associated with 6% higher odds of 7-day readmission.
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📢New research: LDI Fellows report socioeconomic disparities in care for chronic low back pain.
Patients with higher incomes and education were more likely to receive non-drug care like physical therapy and filled fewer prescriptions. Read more: bit.ly/4sDWR9E
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This research features LDI Fellows Salimah Meghani, David Mandell, and Molly Candon.
CC: @PennPARC @PennMedicine @PennNursing
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Many older adults with gynecologic cancer don’t see a specialist.
A new @gynoncjnls study by LDI Fellow Emily Ko shows fewer than two-thirds had a visit with a gynecologic oncologist, and access varied by age and income. Read more:
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💻Don't miss our virtual seminar this Friday (3/13)!
The discussion will explore whether Medicare Advantage is delivering on its promise and what reforms are needed to ensure a sustainable, affordable Medicare program for taxpayers and beneficiaries. bit.ly/4bZLjsA
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This seminar features experts: Cheryl Damberg of
@RANDCorporation, Sachin Jain (@sacjai) of
@SCANHealthPlan, and LDI Executive Director
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Patients injured by interpersonal violence may face lasting psychological harm. Using patient-reported measures, LDI's Elinore Kaufman & colleagues found that they were twice as likely to screen positive for PTSD compared w/ those injured unintentionally. bit.ly/40jeOyt
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Check out research featuring LDI Fellow Anna Jo Smith!
A study led by PC3I faculty Anna Jo Smith & @annemckn1 shows that EHR-based clinician nudges increased gynecologic oncology referral rates for suspected ovarian cancer from 61% to 75%.
Findings published in @SageJournals: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.…
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Penn LDI retweeted
A once-in-decades investment in rural health is underway: the Rural Health Transformation Program.
How do we make sure funds reach rural places with the greatest health needs?
In @JAMA_current we show where RHTP money is going & how to align that money w/goals of the program.
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Current allocations under the Rural Health Transformation Program are inversely associated with rural mortality and hospital bed losses, indicating that funding may not reflect clinical need.
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Medicaid is the largest payer for substance use disorder treatment in the U.S. Federal changes could reshape access, eligibility, and patient outcomes nationwide.
Register for our virtual conference with @CHERISHresearch on March 25.
Learn more here: ldi.upenn.edu/events/substan…
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🥳Congratulations to LDI Fellow @LindaAiken_Penn of @PennNursing!
She is the recipient of the 2026 President’s Award from @ANANursingWorld.
Aiken is being honored for her work that has radically transformed international nursing standards. Read more: bit.ly/4ur6ri8
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Are #RuralHealthTransformationFund dollars reaching states with the greatest need?
A new @JAMA_current study by LDI's @rm_werner and @ChatterjeePaula raises concerns that funds may not target rural residents with the highest clinical burden. Read more:
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