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Disparities in access to gynecologic oncology visits among elderly patients with gynecologic malignancies Despite evidence-based recommendations from SGO, ACOG, and NCCN, not all patients with gynecologic malignancies undergo consultation and management by…

Many older adults with gynecologic cancer don’t see a specialist.

A new @gynoncjnls.bsky.social 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.
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This seminar features experts: Cheryl Damberg of RAND, Sachin Jain of @scanhealthplan.bsky.social. and LDI Executive Director @rachelwerner.bsky.social.

Is Medicare Advantage Working? Calls for reform of MA are now commonplace, but what reforms are needed and will they create a sustainable, affordable Medicare program for taxpayers and beneficiaries? Our experts will weigh in on wh...

💻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. https://bit.ly/4bZLjsA

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Intentions Matter: Long-Term Patient Outcomes After Intentional, Interpersonal Injury Any traumatic injury can lead to long-term challenges with physical health, mental health, and social well-being. Intentional injury due to interperso…

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. https://bit.ly/40jeOyt

Substance Use Disorder Policy and Care in a Time of Medicaid Change CHERISH and LDI have gathered policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to explore options to help advance evidence-based SUD treatment under the new rules ahead.

Medicaid finances more substance use disorder care than any other payer. New federal rules and state budget pressures could dramatically affect access.

Register for our virtual conference on March 25, co-hosted with @cherishresearch.bsky.social⤵️
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Linda Aiken to Receive ANA President’s Award Linda Aiken, PhD, RN, has been named recipient of the American Nurses Association’s President’s Award for her global research achievements

🥳Congratulations to LDI Fellow Linda Aiken of Penn Nursing! She is the recipient of the 2026 President’s Award from @americannurses.bsky.social

Aiken is being honored for her work that has radically transformed international nursing standards. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ur6ri8

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Rural Health Funds May Not Reach Greatest Need Intended to offset cuts in federal Medicaid funding and empower states to strengthen rural healthcare, the RHTP was created in July 2025

Are #RuralHealthTransformationFund dollars reaching states with the greatest need?

A new study by LDI's @rachelwerner.bsky.social and Paula Chatterjee raises concerns that funds may not target rural residents with the highest clinical burden. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rWHp8M

Important work by members of two of the best #healthpolicy research institutes in the U.S…

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Medicaid Reviews May Disenroll Vulnerable Duals New research shows nearly one in seven low-income Medicare beneficiaries lost all Medicaid coverage for at least one month.

After Medicaid eligibility reviews resumed post-COVID, nearly 1 in 7 #DualEligibles lost Medicaid coverage for at least 1 month.

Fewer than one-third re-enrolled within six months. Read more: https://ldi.upenn.edu/our-work/research-updates/medicaid-reviews-may-disenroll-vulnerable-dual-eligibles/

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Sage Journals: Discover world-class research Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.

A new study by LDI Fellow Brian VanderBeek finds significant racial and ethnic disparities in vision loss from diabetic retinal disease.

Black & Hispanic patients had higher rates of legal blindness compared with white patients. Read more:
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If you have Alzheimer’s disease, who will take part in your care? Doctors working with patients with Alzheimer’s and other causes of dementia must ask: Who will take part in your care?

In his latest essay in @statnews.com, LDI Fellow Jason Karlawish calls for a shift in dementia care — grounding it in ethics and human connection.

A diagnosis should prompt not just medical planning but a clear conversation about who will take part in your care. Read more: https://bit.ly/4b5Qwgl

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What Makes Cash Transfer Programs Work? LDI experts draw on their research on cash transfer programs in multiple countries and explain the conditions that drive success.

“Why does cash save lives in Tanzania but barely move the needle in Texas?”

In @theatlantic.com, LDI Fellows @draaron.bsky.social and @hthirumurthy.bsky.social outline the conditions that make cash transfer programs work. https://bit.ly/3N63t1t

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Is Medicare Advantage Working? Calls for reform of MA are now commonplace, but what reforms are needed and will they create a sustainable, affordable Medicare program for taxpayers and beneficiaries? Our experts will weigh in on what's needed.

Tune in Friday, March 13 for our virtual seminar exploring whether Medicare Advantage is delivering on its promise and what reforms are needed to ensure a sustainable, affordable Medicare program for taxpayers and beneficiaries.
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Cash Transfer Programs Can Help Health Outcomes Using data from 37 low- and middle-income countries, the research provides evidence that these programs substantially reduce mortality rates population-wide.

NEW: Our latest brief covers research from LDI Senior Fellows @draaron.bsky.social @hthirumurthy.bsky.social and Jere Behrman that provides the first population-level evidence that cash transfer programs substantially reduce mortality.

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This study featured LDI Fellow Se Hee Min of Penn Nursing.

Identifying Hidden Barriers to PrEP Adherence Among Young Men Who Have Sex with Men: Application of Natural Language Processing - AIDS and Behavior In the United States, the incidence rate of new HIV diagnoses continues to increase among young men who have sex with men (YMSM). Despite the availability of effective preventive strategies such as pr...

Why do young men who have sex with men (MSM) discontinue PrEP?

An AIDS and Behavior study used natural language processing to identify common themes — including lack of sexual activity, insurance barriers, and side effects. Read more: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10461-025-04863-z

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Hospital Mergers Push Pregnant Mom Care Farther Hospital mergers lead to higher commercial health care prices, without corresponding improvements in quality.

Do hospital mergers change where Medicaid patients deliver their babies?

New @jamahealthforum.com research finds mergers were associated with more urban patients delivering at safety-net hospitals and rural patients traveling farther for care. https://bit.ly/4b9aoPE

Life Course Perspectives on Medicaid

Join us on March 19 as we welcome Emily Gregory @pennldi.bsky.social to present her research as part of our Emerging Scholars Exchange Program. She’ll discuss how #Medicaid enrollment patterns in early adulthood shape coverage during key life transitions.

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Proud to highlight this work featured in JAMA (@jama.com) by Penn DGIM's Paula Chatterjee, Rachel Werner (@pennldi.bsky.social), and Eliza Macneal!

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Following the rollout of telehealth, missed blood pressure measurements among postpartum parents of preterm infants rose from 3.9% to 36.8%, LDI Fellows report. Findings suggest telehealth may need to be paired with in-person BP checks in NICUs. See more: https://bit.ly/46X7tsb