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Work and health research funding review (2015—2020)

This report sets out the findings of a study funded by the Department of Health and Social Care to map the landscape of funding for research in work and health in the UK since 2015.

Oct 29, 2021

Joanna Hofman, Susan Guthrie, Annemari de Silva, Lillian Flemons, Lucy Gilder, William D. Phillips, Natalie Picken, Mann Virdee
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Understanding the work and health research landscape

This infographic accompanies a report which sets out the findings of a study funded by the Department of Health and Social Care to map the landscape of funding for research in work and health in the UK since 2015.

Oct 29, 2021

Joanna Hofman, Susan Guthrie, Annemari de Silva, Lillian Flemons, Lucy Gilder, William D. Phillips, Natalie Picken, Mann Virdee
Journal Article

Shifting From Passive Quality Reporting to Active Nudging to Influence Consumer Choice of Health Plan

We assess the impacts of CMS' targeted quality-based nudges with longitudinal analysis of 2009–2014 Medicare Advantage plan enrollment trends.

Oct 29, 2021

Amelia Haviland, Cheryl L. Damberg, Megan Mathews, Susan M. Paddock, Marc N. Elliott
Journal Article

Adjusting Medicare Advantage Star Ratings for Socioeconomic Status and Disability

We examine the impact of socioeconomic status and disability adjustments on Medicare Advantage plans' and prescription drug plans' contract star ratings.

Oct 29, 2021

Melony E. Sorbero, Susan M. Paddock, Cheryl L. Damberg, Ann C. Haas, Mallika Kommareddi, Anagha Alka Tolpadi, Megan Mathews, Marc N. Elliott
Report

An Open-Source Method for Assessing National Scientific and Technological Standing: With Applications to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

The author of this report develops a quick-turn and open-source methodology, then applies that methodology to the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning for nine countries.

Oct 28, 2021

Jon Schmid
Report

Commercial and Military Applications and Timelines for Quantum Technology

This report provides an overview of the current state of quantum technology and its potential commercial and military applications, such as data encryption and extremely precise sensors.

Oct 28, 2021

Edward Parker
Journal Article

Measuring Global Climate Risk

Risks generated by climate change are growing and a strong international response is needed to contain and reduce them.

Oct 28, 2021

Robert J. Lempert
Report

Prescription Drug Supply Chains: An Overview of Stakeholders and Relationships

The authors describe the stakeholders involved in prescription drug supply chains and the flows of products, payments, and information between stakeholders.

Oct 27, 2021

Andrew W. Mulcahy, Vishnupriya Kareddy
Report

Assessing Relationships Between Drug Shortages in the United States and Other Countries

Drug shortages, which occur when the supply does not meet the demand, are a public health concern. The authors assess whether U.S. shortages result in measurable changes in U.S. volume and price of drugs and the same outcomes in other countries.

Oct 27, 2021

Andrew W. Mulcahy, Preethi Rao, Vishnupriya Kareddy, Denis Agniel, Jonathan S. Levin, Daniel Schwam
Report

Classifying acts of violence: Understanding how acts of violence are classified by subject matter experts

RAND Europe was commissioned to conduct a study on how acts of violence are classified by different subject matter experts. The findings demonstrate ongoing difficulties in classifying acts of violence and inform recommendations for policymakers.

Oct 27, 2021

Sarah Grand-Clement, Diana Dascalu, Ruth Harris, Ben Baruch
Report

American Instructional Resources Surveys: 2021 Technical Documentation and Survey Results

This technical report provides information about the sample, survey instrument, and resultant data for the American Instructional Resources Surveys administered to principals and teachers in spring 2021 via RAND's American Educator Panels.

Oct 26, 2021

Sy Doan, Maria-Paz Fernandez, David Grant, Julia H. Kaufman, Claude Messan Setodji, Joshua Snoke, Matt Strawn, Christopher J. Young
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The Rise of Standards-Aligned Instructional Materials for U.S. K–12 Mathematics and English Language Arts Instruction: Findings from the 2021 American Instructional Resources Survey

The authors examine the use of standards-aligned curriculum materials for kindergarten through 12th grade mathematics and English language arts instruction among public school teachers across the United States.

Oct 26, 2021

Julia H. Kaufman, Sy Doan, Maria-Paz Fernandez
Report

Translational Impacts of World Trade Center Health Program Research: A Mixed Methods Study

In this report, the authors describe the findings and recommendations of a four-year study of the World Trade Center Health Program's research portfolio and its translational impact. Recommendations are designed to help guide Program planning.

Oct 26, 2021

Thomas W. Concannon, Laura J. Faherty, Jaime Madrigano, Sean Mann, Ramya Chari, Sameer M. Siddiqi, Justin Lee, Liisa Hiatt
Report

Symptoms of Depression and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder as Predictors of Separation from the U.S. Military

In this report, the authors evaluate the relationship between service members' self-reported symptoms of depression and posttraumatic stress disorder and subsequent separation from the military, finding a significant association between the two.

Oct 26, 2021

Margaret Tankard, Andrew R. Morral, Terry L. Schell
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Countering Violent Extremism in the U.S. Military

To support the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)'s efforts to counter extremism in its ranks, the authors considered how a terrorism prevention framework might address the issue. They offer intervention initiatives that DoD might consider adopting.

Oct 25, 2021

Todd C. Helmus, Hannah Jane Byrne, King Mallory
Report

Implementation and 12-Month Health Service Utilization and Cost Outcomes from a Managed Care Health Plan's Permanent Supportive Housing Program

This report presents an implementation and outcome study of a permanent supportive housing program—including service utilization and associated costs review—operated by a not-for-profit Medicaid and Medicare managed care plan in Southern California.

Oct 25, 2021

Sarah B. Hunter, Adam Scherling, Ryan K. McBain, Matthew Cefalu, Brian Briscombe, William Mcconnell, Priya Batra
Journal Article

Point of Care Testing for Infectious Disease in Europe: A Scoping Review and Survey Study

This article is a scoping literature review and survey of key stakeholders on point of care testing for infectious diseases in EU/EEA countries as of November 2019.

Oct 22, 2021

Lucy Hocking, Jenny George, Eeva K. Broberg, Marc J. Struelens, Katrin C. Leitmeyer, Advait Deshpande, Sarah Parkinson, Joe Francombe, Katherine I. Morley, Helena de Carvalho Gomes
Journal Article

How We Talk About Migration: The Link Between Migration Narratives, Policy, and Power

This report analyzes how narratives about migration contribute to political discourse in five countries.

Oct 22, 2021

Natalia Banulescu-Bogdan, Haim Malka, Shelly Culbertson
Journal Article

Trends in Visits to Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities in 2020

This study examined weekly changes in the number of substance use disorder treatment facility visits in 2020 compared to 2019, and explored variation in change in weekly visits by COVID-19 incidence and historical fatal drug overdose rate.

Oct 22, 2021

Jonathan Cantor, David Kravitz, Mark J. Sorbero, Barbara Andraka-Christou, Christopher M. Whaley, Kathryn E. Bouskill, Bradley D. Stein
Journal Article

Population-Based Estimates of Geographic Accessibility of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder by Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities from 2014 to 2020

This cross-sectional study of substance use disorder treatment facilities examined the national share of facilities that offer medication treatment for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and population-based measures of geographic accessibility of facilities offering MOUD.

Oct 22, 2021

Jonathan Cantor, David Powell, Aaron Kofner, Bradley D. Stein

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