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Study sheds light on why for-profit hospitals have worse nursing and patient outcomes

Penn Nursing researchers find that for-profit facilities in Illinois have lower investments in nursing services than not-for-profit ones, despite no statistically significant difference in operating margins.

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New studies show what’s at stake if Medicaid is scaled back

A study co-authored by Eric Roberts of the Perelman School of Medicine finds that patients who lose access to Medicaid and Medicare coverage fill fewer prescriptions on average and are more likely to die, depending on their conditions and drug costs.

Penn Nursing dean contributes to Aspen Health Strategy Group Report Urging Action on Youth Mental Health

A new report from the Aspen Health Strategy Group, “Addressing the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Crisis,” emphasizes the urgent need for health sector leadership in addressing the growing youth mental health crisis; Penn Nursing Dean Antonia M. Villarruel is one of 20 contributors.

(Left to right) Olivia Urquhart, Michael Glick, and Alonso Carrasco-Labra.

American Dental Association and Penn Dental Medicine announce first Living Guideline Program in oral health

The groundbreaking program will provide evidence-informed guidelines in real time to support patient care and advance public health.

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A nurse in scrubs holding oversized foreign language dictionaries.

The power of translation services in patient care

When communication barriers impede care, nurses often play a role in bridging language and cultural gaps.

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New Medicare program could dramatically improve affordability for cancer drugs–if patients enroll

An analysis by experts at Penn Medicine finds the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan could help patients avoid large out-of-pocket payments for their first oral cancer prescription.

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We should ask why alcohol remains our social default

Postdoc Luis E. Seija of the Perelman School of Medicine writes that society should be honest about the risks of alcohol and its role in lives rather than mythologizing it as a modern-day miracle.

A nurse checks the heartbeat of a patient in a wheelchair.

Survey shows patients with disabilities less likely to feel respect from doctors

A new Penn Medicine analysis shows that patients with disabilities were both less likely to feel respect from their doctors and less likely to feel their doctors explained things well.

Why nursing homes and hospice are so expensive in the U.S.

The Leonard Davis Institute estimates that 75% of U.S. hospice agencies today are for-profit.

As Gov. Shapiro calls for private equity ‘reform’ in Pennsylvania health care, where are investments growing?

Atul Gupta of the Wharton School and Leonard Davis Institute says that private equity can be more efficient and creative than other forms of organization if its incentives align with society’s incentives.

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Study sheds light on why for-profit hospitals have worse nursing and patient outcomes

New studies show what’s at stake if Medicaid is scaled back

Penn Nursing dean contributes to Aspen Health Strategy Group Report Urging Action on Youth Mental Health

American Dental Association and Penn Dental Medicine announce first Living Guideline Program in oral health

The power of translation services in patient care

New Medicare program could dramatically improve affordability for cancer drugs–if patients enroll

We should ask why alcohol remains our social default

Survey shows patients with disabilities less likely to feel respect from doctors

Why nursing homes and hospice are so expensive in the U.S.

As Gov. Shapiro calls for private equity ‘reform’ in Pennsylvania health care, where are investments growing?