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Olivia Mitchell discusses common retirement regrets and the need for increased savings due to the impending insolvency of the Social Security Trust Fund on Decoding Retirement, as reported by Yahoo Finance.

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Rachel Werner co-authored an issue brief in Penn LDI, offering recommendations to enhance Community Health Centers' participation in value-based payment models and align these efforts with health equity goals.

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"The government should restore all the data that had been previously collected and make it available," says Irma Elo. She describes the federal statistical system, which collects population-level census and health data, as "the only independent source of data that we have."

In a conversation with All Home Care Matters, Jason Karlawish discusses advancements in dementia care and memory research.

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"The Co-Director of the Penn Memory Center Dr. Jason Karlawish," All Home Care Matters, February 2, 2025. 

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Karen Lasater co-authored a study, reported by Penn LDI, exploring how nurse work environments impact care for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP). 

“Nursing science has always been at the forefront of innovation, driven by a deep commitment to improving human health,” said workshop chair George Demiris to Penn Nursing. “By embracing the potential of AI, we can unlock new frontiers in patient care, empower nurses with advanced tools, and ensure that technology meets the needs of individuals and communities.” 

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In Penn IUR, Lance Freeman discusses the need for updated comprehensive plans and streamlined approval processes to address the housing shortage and expand affordable housing supply.

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Greg Ridgeway co-founded the Data-Driven Discovery Initiative (DDDI) at Penn to foster collaboration among the university's data scientists. The initiative focuses on breaking down silos and advancing interdisciplinary connections in data science across various fields, as reported by OMNIA.

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A study co-authored by Nazar Khalid, along with PSC Associates Emily Hannum and Jere Behrman, explores how flooding in India exacerbates learning gaps for marginalized children, underscoring climate change’s unequal impact, as reported by OMINA.

Penn Today highlights Michel Guillot's study, which reveals that life expectancy in Gaza has dropped by 46.3% since October 2023, from 75.5 to 40.5 years. The decline is more pronounced in men, and the study cautions that mortality estimates may be underestimated due to incomplete identification and the indirect effects of the war.

Penn LDI features a study on birth certificate data, co-authored by Diana Montoya-Williams, highlighting how refining racial and ethnic categorizations can enhance equity in prete More »

Jason Karlawish wrote an op-ed for The STAT, urging a national strategy to address rising dementia risk, with policies and industry collaboration on healthy aging.

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Derek Griffith co-authors a Health Affairs article arguing that policies restricting discussions on structural racism undermine efforts to address health inequities.

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“By limiting discussions of structural racism, these policies ignore the historical and environmental factors that shape health outcomes,” Derek Griffith told Penn Nursing.  

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Penn Nursing highlights Health Affairs Brief co-authored by Derek Griffith on the Dangers of Restricting Discussions of Structural Racism in Health Policy.

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Penn Carey Law highlights Allison Hoffman's course, 'Health, Disability & Justice,' which examines the intersections of health and disability law, with a focus on caregiving, equity, and legal regulation.

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"Health, Disability & Justice," Penn Carey Law, January 16, 2025. 

Penn LDI highlights research by Molly Candon and PSC research associates Rachel Werner and David Mandell, revealing that increased insurance coverage for acupuncture from 2010 to 2019 led t More »

George Demiris told Penn Today, “With machine learning and natural language processing, you can extract meaning from large volumes of text, images, or other materials, gaining insights much more quickly.”

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"The Future of Nursing Care," Penn Today, January 15, 2025.

Penn Carey Law highlights Dorothy Roberts' Penn Carey Law course on reproductive justice, exploring legal, ethical, and constitutional issues beyond abortion access, including parenting, contraception, and freedom.

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Penn LDI features Eric Bressman's AI-driven tool to enhance handoffs, reduce provider burden, and improve communication in hospital care.

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Dennis Culhane in an interview with The Signal addresses the troubling increase in homelessness across the U.S., focusing on the sharp rise in homelessness among immigrants.

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"Mother of Exiles," The Signal, D Culhane and G Jönsson, January 7, 2025.

Read the PSC 2024 Year In Review annual newsletter and discover all the highlights of the Population Studies Center's work from the past year. Sections include: a letter from PSC Directors Emilio A. More »