New RAND External Publications2024-03-19T01:59:25ZCopyright (c) 2024, The RAND CorporationRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications.htmlhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP70417.htmlPeer Comparison or Guideline-Based Feedback and Postsurgery Opioid PrescriptionsZachary WagnerAllison KirkegaardLouis T. MarianoJason N. DoctorXiaowei Sherry YanStephen D. PersellNoah J. GoldsteinCraig FoxChad M. BrummettRobert J. RomanelliKathryn E. BouskillMeghan MartinezKyle ZanoccoDaniella MeekerSatish MudigantiJennifer F. WaljeeKatherine E. Watkins2024-03-18T09:00:00Z2024-03-18T09:00:00ZIn this cluster-RCT that included 640 surgeons, social norm-based email feedback sent to surgeons with postoperative opioid prescriptions above guideline-recommended amounts significantly reduced future guideline-discordant prescribing.https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP70418.htmlSober Curiosity and Participation in Temporary Alcohol Abstinence Challenges in a Cohort of U.S. Emerging AdultsDaniel SiconolfiJoan S. TuckerEric R. PedersenLilian PerezMichael Stephen DunbarJordan P. DavisAnthony RodriguezRachana SeelamElizabeth J. D'Amico2024-03-18T09:00:00Z2024-03-18T09:00:00ZSober curiosity and temporary alcohol abstinence challenges may have potential to engage young people with a desire to moderate or eliminate their alcohol consumption. This can include use of these strategies or connecting with additional services.https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP70415.htmlWritten Evidence Submitted by RAND EuropeRebecca LucasMaxime Sommerfeld AntoniouMelusine Lebret2024-03-13T09:00:00Z2024-03-13T09:00:00ZEconomic security is increasingly recognised as a key element of national security. This response examines the need to clearly define economic security, how to strengthen HMG’s approach and the opportunities offered by international cooperation.https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP70416.htmlThe Infant Health Effects of DoulasEvan D. PeetDana SchultzSusan L. LovejoyFuchaing (Rich) Tsui2024-03-13T09:00:00Z2024-03-13T09:00:00ZWe use unique data, machine learning, and causal inference to examine doula services. We show that the benefits to infant health increase as the risk increases, demonstrating the potential to use big data to provide cost-effective support.https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP70410.htmlAre Disparities in Mental Health Care for Medicaid Beneficiaries Lower in Managed Care?Joshua BreslauBing HanJonathan S. LevinJulie LaiHao Yu2024-03-06T09:00:00Z2024-03-06T09:00:00ZMedicaid managed care has not improved the inequitable allocation of mental health care across racial and ethnic groups. Attention to monitoring of racial and ethnic differences in use of mental health care in Medicaid managed care is warranted.https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP70411.htmlLyme Disease Vaccine Attitudes and Intentions Among Parents of Children Aged 5-18 Years in the United StatesCourtney A. GidengilAaron M. SchererAndrew M. ParkerAmber M. GedlinskeShannon Fleck-DerderianAlison F. HinckleySarah A. Hook Megan LindleyGrace E. Marx2024-03-06T09:00:00Z2024-03-06T09:00:00ZTwo-thirds of parents would vaccinate their children against Lyme disease. Given a slight preference for monoclonal antibody over vaccine, particularly in rural areas, access to both may increase LD prevention.https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP70412.htmlAn Overlooked EmergencyAlison AtheyBeau KilmerJulie Cerel2024-03-06T09:00:00Z2024-03-06T09:00:00ZThe experiences and needs of of overdose loss survivors have been overlooked in the clinical and public health response to the overdose crisis. Our findings emphasize the need for research into the prevalence and impact of overdose loss.https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP70408.htmlThe Role of the Space Domain in the Russia-Ukraine WarTheodora OgdenAnna KnackMelusine LebretJames BlackVasilios Mavroudis2024-03-04T09:00:00Z2024-03-04T09:00:00ZThis piece, co-authored by the Alan Turing Institute and RAND Europe, delves into the use of space technology, especially AI, in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the difficulties the allies face in integrating these technologies for modern warfare.https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP70409.htmlRacial and Ethnic Differences in the Effects of State Firearm LawsRosanna SmartDionne Barnes-ProbyPierrce HolmesTerry L. SchellAndrew R. Morral2024-03-04T09:00:00Z2024-03-04T09:00:00ZIn this systematic review, we synthesized available evidence on the extent to which firearm policies produce differential effects by race and ethnicity on injury, recreational or defensive gun use, and gun ownership or purchasing behaviors.https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP70407.htmlThe Impact of Abortion Bans on Short-Term Housing NeedsNeil K. R. SehgalYulin HswenJonathan H. CantorUshma D. UpadhyayBen ReisChristopher RemmelJohn Samuel BrownsteinBenjamin Rader2024-02-29T09:15:00Z2024-02-29T09:15:00ZThe study compared trends in occupancy rate data from 1-bedroom entire-place Airbnb rentals within a 30-minute driving distance of abortion clinics in states with and without abortion bans.https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP70399.htmlSetbacks in the Quest for Universal Health Coverage in MexicoFelicia Marie KnaulHéctor Arreola-OrnelasMichael TouchtonTim McDonaldMerike BlofieldLeticia Ávila BurgosOctavio Gómez-DantésPablo Kuri-MoralesAdolfo Martínez-ValleOscar Méndez-CarniadoRenu Sara NargundThalia PortenySandra Gabriela Sosa-RubíEdson Serván-MoriMaya SymesValentina Vargas EncisoJulio Frenk2024-02-28T09:00:00Z2024-02-28T09:00:00ZA review of Seguro Popular health system reforms in Mexico.https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP70401.htmlPunt Politics as Failure of Health System StewardshipFelicia Marie KnaulMichael TouchtonHéctor Arreola-OrnelasRifat A. AtunRenzo JC Calderon AnyosaJulio FrenkAdolfo Martínez-ValleTim McDonaldThalia PortenyMariano Sánchez-TalanquerCesar G. Victora2024-02-28T09:00:00Z2024-02-28T09:00:00ZThis paper presents a new concept, Punt Politics, and applies it to the COVID-19 non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPI) in two epicenters of the pandemic: Mexico and Brazil.https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP70402.htmlBarriers Primary Care Clinic Leaders Face to Improving Value in a Consumer Choice Health Plan DesignTim McDonaldArindam DebbarmaChristopher M. WhaleyRachel O. ReidBryan Dowd2024-02-28T09:00:00Z2024-02-28T09:00:00ZThis paper reports on a qualitative study assessing barriers that clinic leaders face, to reduce costs within a tiered cost-sharing commercial health insurance benefit design, that gives both consumers and clinics a strong incentive to reduce costs.https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP70400.htmlHealth Care AffordabilityBryan DowdTim McDonald2024-02-28T09:00:00Z2024-02-28T09:00:00ZA popular concept in health policy discussions is the "iron triangle," positing it is impossible to increase access and quality of care while reducing spending. This paper suggests an alternative approach--"discriminant" coverage designs.https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP70404.htmlU.S.-China Collaboration on HIV/AIDSJennifer Bouey2024-02-28T09:00:00Z2024-02-28T09:00:00ZSocial behavioral epidemiologist Dr. Jennifer Bouey explores collaborative public health efforts between the U.S. and China in combating HIV/AIDS, an effort that produced notable benefits both globally and synergistically for the partner states.https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP70406.htmlContinuity of TrustTiwaladeoluwa AdekunleJeanne S. RingelMalcolm V. WilliamsLaura J. Faherty2024-02-28T09:00:00Z2024-02-28T09:00:00ZThis article considers the role of trust in promoting an effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It outlines lessons about how health systems can work with CBOs to address the root causes of mistrust and build long lasting relationships.https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP70405.htmlA Longitudinal Study of Predictors of Serious Psychological Distress During COVID-19 PandemicJoshua BreslauElizabeth RothMatthew D. BairdKatherine Grace CarmanRebecca L. Collins2024-02-28T09:00:00Z2024-02-28T09:00:00ZElevated risk for SPD during the COVID-19 pandemic is related to multiple psychological and social pathways. Policies that target individuals with pre-existing mental health conditions should be high priorities in the response to the pandemic.https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP70398.htmlImplementing Safe AreasAstrid Stuth CevallosBryan Frederick2024-02-26T09:00:00Z2024-02-26T09:00:00ZWhile safe areas are intuitively attractive, their effectiveness depends on the resources and resolve of the implementing forces, rules of engagement, and geography.https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP70396.htmlMis-implementation of Evidence-Based Behavioural Health Practices in Primary CareAlex R. DoppGrace HindmarchKaren Chan OsillaLisa S. MeredithJennifer K. ManuelKirsten BeckerLina TarhuniMichael SchoenbaumMiriam KomaromyAndrea CassellsKatherine E. Watkins2024-02-23T09:00:00Z2024-02-23T09:00:00ZIntroduces a taxonomy for mis-implementation (i.e., poor outcomes from efforts to implement an evidence-based practice) and applies it to three case examples from pragmatic trials of behavioral health treatments in Federally Qualified Health Centers.https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP70395.htmlThe "Birth-Centered Outcomes Research Engagement (B-CORE) in Medi-Cal" ProjectPriya BatraGabriela AlvaradoChloe E. Bird2024-02-23T08:45:00Z2024-02-23T08:45:00ZThis community engagement project used deliberative democracy to engage stakeholders with lived experience in California's Medi-Cal perinatal care system to generate an actionable, specific agenda of recommendations to reduce maternal mortality.