Finding common ground at the ‘Solutions for High Health Care Costs’ panel in DC Finding common ground at the ‘Solutions for High Health Care Costs’ panel in DC Former Obama administration adviser Ezekiel Emanuel and Trump policy architect Brian Blase discussed the critical nature of the affordability in the U.S. health care system at the “Health Care Affordability: Evidence and Federal Policy Options” seminar in Washington, D.C. in March.
How Penn Medicine is transforming pharmacy through innovation and patient-centered care Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine News How Penn Medicine is transforming pharmacy through innovation and patient-centered care The pharmacy system of the future is at Penn Medicine: A powerful union of advanced tech with human expertise, improving patients’ health. 2 min. read
SP2 launches social work affiliate program with HUP and CHOP SP2 launches social work affiliate program with HUP and CHOP The first-of-its-kind social work affiliate program will advance workforce development and further elevate the role of social workers in improving health outcomes and systems of care.
Penn experts propose a tobacco playbook for food policy Image: ruizluquepaz via Getty Images Penn experts propose a tobacco playbook for food policy Drawing on public policies that have been successful with tobacco control, Penn’s Center for Food and Nutrition Policy outlines a stronger framework for regulating ultra-processed foods. 2 min. read
SP2 and CHOP launch National Consortium of Pediatric Health Care Social Work Leadership SP2 and CHOP launch National Consortium of Pediatric Health Care Social Work Leadership The partnership between Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia unites social work leaders in pediatric health care across the country.
Connecting patients to public benefits works better with texts than paper flyers Connecting patients to public benefits works better with texts than paper flyers New research from Penn Medicine finds that automated texts in the 14 days following emergency department discharge leads to higher enrollment in programs like SNAP and energy assistance. 2 min. read
ADA Living Guideline Program releases first set of recommendations on early oral cancer detection ADA Living Guideline Program releases first set of recommendations on early oral cancer detection The living guideline on the early detection of oral squamous cell carcinoma is produced through a collaboration between the American Dental Association and Penn Dental Medicine’s Center for Integrative Global Oral Health.
Medicare prescription payment plan can help seniors afford their medications, but few know about it, say Philly researchers Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Medicare prescription payment plan can help seniors afford their medications, but few know about it, say Philly researchers Jalpa Doshi of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on an opt-in payment plan designed to help ease financial burden among Medicare enrollees. A 24/7 virtual care service means freedom from on-call hours Aileen John is a regional medical director for Penn Medicine Primary Care.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine News) A 24/7 virtual care service means freedom from on-call hours A new initiative, Penn Medicine OnDemand, frees Penn primary care doctors from most on-call duties after work hours, while patients still have 24-hour access to virtual care. 2 min. read Take a breath: Medicaid hasn’t changed yet Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Take a breath: Medicaid hasn’t changed yet In an opinion essay, Elizabeth Salazar and Diana Montoya-Williams of the Perelman School of Medicine and Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics write that “Medicaid has not changed yet. Plus, there are things families can do to prepare for upcoming changes.” Load More
A 24/7 virtual care service means freedom from on-call hours Aileen John is a regional medical director for Penn Medicine Primary Care.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine News) A 24/7 virtual care service means freedom from on-call hours A new initiative, Penn Medicine OnDemand, frees Penn primary care doctors from most on-call duties after work hours, while patients still have 24-hour access to virtual care. 2 min. read
Take a breath: Medicaid hasn’t changed yet Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Take a breath: Medicaid hasn’t changed yet In an opinion essay, Elizabeth Salazar and Diana Montoya-Williams of the Perelman School of Medicine and Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics write that “Medicaid has not changed yet. Plus, there are things families can do to prepare for upcoming changes.”