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Permanent Supportive Housing in Los Angeles County: A Map-Based Tool
This tool is a comprehensive attempt to combine financing data, land use, and service operation records for permanent supportive housing projects in Los Angeles County into a publicly available map-based database.
Sep 27, 2022
Sarah B. Hunter, Kelsey O'Hollaren, Christopher E. Maerzluft, Jason M. Ward, Jonah Kushner, Sean McKenna
Journal Article
The Demand for Insurance and Rationale for a Mandate: Evidence from Workers' Compensation Insurance
Workers' compensation insurance is mandatory in nearly all states. We use data from a unique market without a coverage mandate to estimate the demand for workers' comp insurance. Our analysis suggests that several forms of market failure may not justify a mandate.
Sep 23, 2022
Marika I. Cabral, Can Cui, Michael Dworsky
Journal Article
Do Noneconomic Damage Caps Reduce Medical Malpractice Insurance Premiums? Evidence from North Carolina
The impact of medical malpractice reforms, especially caps on noneconomic damages, is of special interest to policymakers and physicians. This study uses data from North Carolina to examine how caps implemented in noncrisis periods affect malpractice premiums.
Sep 23, 2022
Hao Yu, Olesya Baker
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Climate Impacts Summary and Outlook: Summer 2022
This climate summary aims to inform Mid-Atlantic policymakers and practitioners about summer 2022, regional climate trends, and the upcoming summer season. An interactive tool shows an analysis of the longest stretches of high heat days and how they are expected to change in the future.
Sep 22, 2022
Michelle E. Miro, Krista Romita Grocholski, Jessica Spaccio, Samantha Borisoff, Lena Easton-Calabria, Arthur T. DeGaetano
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2020 California Neighborhoods Count: Validation of U.S. Census Population Counts and Housing Characteristic Estimates Within California
In response to concerns about the accuracy of decennial census data, researchers conducted the California Neighborhoods Count to evaluate the accuracy of 2020 Census housing unit and population counts for a subset of California census blocks.
Sep 20, 2022
Lane F. Burgette, Beverly A. Weidmer, Robert Bozick, Aaron Kofner, Michael Tzen, Jennie E. Brand, Hiram Beltran-Sanchez, Regina A. Shih
Journal Article
Associations of a National Tax on Non-Essential High Calorie Foods with Changes in Consumer Prices
This study evaluates the price effect of Mexico's tax on high calorie non-essential foods and shows that prices of taxed foods increased soon after the tax and that higher price persisted for at least two years.
Sep 15, 2022
Tadeja Gracner, Kandice A. Kapinos, Paul Gertler
Journal Article
District-Level Universal Masking Policies and COVID-19 Incidence During the First 8 Weeks of School in Texas
We used quasi-experimental methods to analyze the impact of school mask mandates, which appear to have resulted in approximately 40 fewer student cases per week in the first eight weeks of school.
Sep 15, 2022
Amy E. Hughes, Richard J. Medford, Trish M. Perl, Mujeeb A. Basit, Kandice A. Kapinos
Journal Article
Brief Cost Analysis of Surgical Personal Protective Equipment During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This study aimed to compare the costs incurred and saved from universal use of N95 respirators with surgical masks for operating room providers in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sep 15, 2022
Kandice A. Kapinos, Jordan R. Salley, Andrew Day
Journal Article
Technology and Data Implications for the Public Health Workforce
The article identifies where the technology and data sectors can contribute skills, expertise, and assets in support of innovative workforce models and augment the development of public health workforce competencies.
Sep 14, 2022
Laurie T. Martin, Anita Chandra, Christopher Nelson, Douglas Yeung, Joie D. Acosta, Nabeel Qureshi, Tara Laila Blagg
Journal Article
The Issues of Interoperability and Data Connectedness for Public Health
The article summarizes some of the challenges around data sharing and reuse and identifies where the technology and data sectors can contribute to fill current gaps to promote interoperability and data stewardship.
Sep 14, 2022
Laurie T. Martin, Christopher Nelson, Douglas Yeung, Joie D. Acosta, Nabeel Qureshi, Tara Laila Blagg, Anita Chandra
Journal Article
What Data Should Be Included in a Modern Public Health Data System
The article summarizes what data should be included in the public health data system and identifies where the technology and data sectors can contribute to fill current gaps to measure equity, positive health, and well-being.
Sep 14, 2022
Joie D. Acosta, Anita Chandra, Douglas Yeung, Christopher Nelson, Nabeel Qureshi, Tara Laila Blagg, Laurie T. Martin
Journal Article
Equity as a Guiding Principle for the Public Health Data System
This article examines what it means to use equity as a guiding principle throughout the components and functions of a modern public health data system.
Sep 14, 2022
Anita Chandra, Laurie T. Martin, Joie D. Acosta, Christopher Nelson, Douglas Yeung, Nabeel Qureshi, Tara Laila Blagg
Journal Article
New Prescription Fills of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Los Angeles County, California
The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with an initial decrease, followed by a consistent increase in new SSRI fills in L.A. County. These increases in new SSRI fills were primarily among women, 18–39 year-olds, and those under 18.
Sep 9, 2022
Jonathan S. Levin, Joie D. Acosta, Laura J. Faherty
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Amplifying the Speakers: Identifying High-Priority Needs for Law Enforcement Public Information Officers
Law enforcement communications staff are crucial to meeting public expectations for transparency and responsiveness to concerns, but little is known about their needs. Researchers held a workshop to identify priorities for improving the profession.
Sep 8, 2022
Michael J. D. Vermeer, Jeremy D. Barnum, Siara I. Sitar, Dulani Woods, Brian A. Jackson
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Using National Instant Criminal Background Check Data for Gun Policy Analysis: A Discussion of Available Data and Their Limitations
In this tool, researchers provide detailed information about data associated with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and discuss the data's strengths and weaknesses for various gun policy evaluation objectives.
Sep 8, 2022
Sierra Smucker, Max Griswold, Amanda Charbonneau, Rose Kerber, Terry L. Schell, Andrew R. Morral
Journal Article
Restructuring Personal Networks with a Motivational Interviewing Social Network Intervention to Assist the Transition Out of Homelessness: A Randomized Control Pilot Study
This study is the first pilot test of a Social Network Intervention (MI-SNI) customized for assisting the transition out of homelessness to test for personal network changes.
Sep 8, 2022
David P. Kennedy, Karen Chan Osilla, Sarah B. Hunter, Daniela Golinelli, Ervant J. Maksabedian Hernandez, Joan S. Tucker
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Perspectives of Patients Receiving Telemedicine Services for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment: A Qualitative Analysis of User Experiences
We conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 adults receiving care from one fully virtual opioid use disorder telemedicine service who had received three to five weeks of treatment.
Sep 8, 2022
Jessica L. Sousa, Pushpa Raja, Haiden A. Huskamp, Ateev Mehrotra, Alisa B. Busch, Michael L. Barnett, Lori Uscher-Pines
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Public Health and Soft Power: The Republic of Korea's Initial COVID-19 Response and Its Implications for Health Diplomacy
The Republic of Korea's successful proactive response to the coronavirus 2019 pandemic has received global attention. How might the nation leverage this success to demonstrate soft power and help build a strong alliance for global health security?
Sep 7, 2022
Jennifer Bouey, Lynn Hu, Sohaela Amiri, Rafiq Dossani
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An Evaluation of a Multisite, Health Systems–Based Direct Care Worker Retention Program: Key Findings and Recommendations
A mixed-methods evaluation of a program to help stem the loss of newly hired entry-level caregivers found no positive effect on retention or financial sustainability.
Sep 6, 2022
Julia Rollison, Julia Bandini, Katie Feistel, Allyson D. Gittens, Megan Key, Isabelle González, Weilong Kong, Teague Ruder, Jason Michel Etchegaray
Research Brief
Helping Caregivers Thrive? An Evaluation of a Direct Care Worker Retention Program
The 12-month program, Transformational Healthcare Readiness through Innovative Vocational Education, took a multipronged approach to addressing employment barriers for entry-level health care workers across three health systems from 2019 to 2021.
Sep 6, 2022
Julia Rollison, Julia Bandini, Katie Feistel, Allyson D. Gittens, Megan Key, Isabelle González, Weilong Kong, Teague Ruder, Jason Michel Etchegaray

Health Care Consolidation: What Does the Evidence Say?

Russian Coercive Signaling Toward the West

American Investment in Mideast to Stay Focused on Larger Economies Amid Ukraine War

Civic Education, Twitter's Bot Problem, Police Reform: RAND Weekly Recap

Addressing Homelessness Among Individuals Incarcerated in Los Angeles County

The Policy Currents Podcast

Improving Psychological Wellbeing and Work Outcomes in the UK

Managing Escalation in Crisis and War

Getting to Know Military Caregivers and Their Needs

Planning for the Rising Costs of Dementia

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Latest Reports

Permanent Supportive Housing in Los Angeles County: A Map-Based Tool

The Demand for Insurance and Rationale for a Mandate: Evidence from Workers' Compensation Insurance

Do Noneconomic Damage Caps Reduce Medical Malpractice Insurance Premiums? Evidence from North Carolina

Mid-Atlantic Regional Climate Impacts Summary and Outlook: Summer 2022

2020 California Neighborhoods Count: Validation of U.S. Census Population Counts and Housing Characteristic Estimates Within California

Associations of a National Tax on Non-Essential High Calorie Foods with Changes in Consumer Prices

District-Level Universal Masking Policies and COVID-19 Incidence During the First 8 Weeks of School in Texas

Brief Cost Analysis of Surgical Personal Protective Equipment During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Technology and Data Implications for the Public Health Workforce

The Issues of Interoperability and Data Connectedness for Public Health

What Data Should Be Included in a Modern Public Health Data System

Equity as a Guiding Principle for the Public Health Data System

New Prescription Fills of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Los Angeles County, California

Amplifying the Speakers: Identifying High-Priority Needs for Law Enforcement Public Information Officers

Using National Instant Criminal Background Check Data for Gun Policy Analysis: A Discussion of Available Data and Their Limitations

Restructuring Personal Networks with a Motivational Interviewing Social Network Intervention to Assist the Transition Out of Homelessness: A Randomized Control Pilot Study

Perspectives of Patients Receiving Telemedicine Services for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment: A Qualitative Analysis of User Experiences

Public Health and Soft Power: The Republic of Korea's Initial COVID-19 Response and Its Implications for Health Diplomacy

An Evaluation of a Multisite, Health Systems–Based Direct Care Worker Retention Program: Key Findings and Recommendations

Helping Caregivers Thrive? An Evaluation of a Direct Care Worker Retention Program

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