No, parents didn't spend child tax credit money on drugs, study finds
“This evidence does not support policymaker concerns about increased parental substance use outweighing the substantial benefits of [advance child tax credit] monthly payments to low-income children and families,” said Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management J. Travis Donahoe.
A collaborative program to rethink nursing home care
“The original Teaching Nursing Home Initiative ran its course with some success,” explains Howard Degenholtz, professor of health policy and management.
Assessing the whys behind racial gaps in county overdose death rates
“There are definitely pretty big differences in access to treatment for opioid use disorder,” said Travis Donahoe, assistant professor in the department of health policy and management.
Examining the factors that play into the high rate of insurance denials
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Miranda Yaver, assistant professor of health policy and management, who offers insights into the high rate of denied health insurance claims.
HPM teams earn three podium finishes, including win, at case competitions
Throughout the year HPM students are busy working on assignments and projects for classes, their residencies and practicum and more. Some students take on an additional challenge for a chance to both improve and show off their skills by taking part in a case competition.
HPM's Ali Pittman recognized in inaugural Health Sciences Awards
“It’s hard to overstate the tremendous contributions that Ali makes to both the research mission and the culture of the department,” said professor and vice chair for research Lindsay Sabik.
Loneliness widespread among U.S. residents ages 50 to 80, poll shows
"Being socially isolated may spell negative consequences for some older adults, but not others," said Howard Degenholtz, professor of health policy and management.
Even Dr. Oz can’t break Medicare
“That would require them to either switch to a different drug in the class, or switch plans during the next open enrollment period,” says Julie Donohue, chair of the Department of Health Policy and Management.
Pitt Public Health honors alumni at awards ceremony
The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health will recognize seven alumni for their outstanding service to the field of public health at an awards ceremony on Nov. 22.
Drug supply chain issues more likely to result in shortages in U.S. than Canada
Reports of drug-related supply-chain issues were 40% less likely to result in drug shortages in Canada versus the United States, according to a new study from University of Pittsburgh researchers and published in JAMA.
New awards honor Health Science research staff
Congratulations to Jean Zak, Ali Pittman and Alissa Eugeni who were honored at the first annual Health Sciences Research Administrator Awards!
Introducing the 2024-2025 Health Justice Scholars
Pitt’s Center for Health Equity welcomes a new cohort to the Health Justice Scholars Program.
Experts react to Harris’ Medicare plan for affordable home care for seniors
“Currently, Medicare only pays for in-home care for people who meet certain requirements, and usually only for a limited amount of time,” says Howard Degenholtz, professor of health policy and management.
New efforts to combat anti-science rhetoric and encourage vaccines topic of Pitt panel
“Any decline we’re seeing in vaccination rates is concerning,” said Theresa Chapple-McGruder, director of the Center for Health Equity and associate professor of health policy and management.