‘Global Health Justice and Governance’ There are multiple issues leading to fragmenting and global health inequality, according to Jennifer Prah Ruger. Global health is an issue of justice, not charity, she says. ‘Global Health Justice and Governance’ In a special issue of the journal Global Health Governance, seven experts reflect upon Jennifer Prah Ruger’s call for a new model of global public health that prioritizes equity and cooperation between nations and agencies.
Minimum nurse-to-patient ratios policy saves lives and lowers costs Minimum nurse-to-patient ratios policy saves lives and lowers costs A new study shows that a policy establishing minimum nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in hospitals saves lives, prevents readmissions, shortens hospital stays, and reduces costs.
A link between gun violence on TV and firearm deaths Q&A A link between gun violence on TV and firearm deaths Research from Annenberg Public Policy Center’s Daniel Romer and Patrick E. Jamieson found that gun use on television doubled from 2000 to 2018, rising in parallel with the proportion of homicides from firearms in the U.S. during the same period.
Medication access for opioid use disorder lower among those in criminal justice system Medication access for opioid use disorder lower among those in criminal justice system Penn Medicine research finds Medicaid expansion helps increase access to medications for opioid use disorder, but limitations exist to broadening access.
Pandemic relief bill fulfills Biden’s promise to expand Obamacare, for two years Penn In the News The New York Times Pandemic relief bill fulfills Biden’s promise to expand Obamacare, for two years PIK Professor Ezekiel Emanuel spoke about provisions within the coronavirus relief bill that expand subsidies for health insurance purchased under the Affordable Care Act. “For people that are eligible but not buying insurance it’s a financial issue, and so upping the subsidies is going to make the price point come down,” he said. Opinion: Would you want your parents to live in a nursing home owned by private equity? Penn In the News MarketWatch Opinion: Would you want your parents to live in a nursing home owned by private equity? Atul Gupta of the Wharton School co-led a study that explored how private equity investments affect nursing home patients. It revealed a 10% increase in mortality for Medicare patients in such facilities. How to foster supported decision making for adults with cognitive impairment The paper proposes a three-step model for implementation of supported decision making—identifying the areas of life that need support, identifying the kinds of support needed or wanted, and establishing a formal agreement between the parties involved. How to foster supported decision making for adults with cognitive impairment Supported decision making helps medical professionals identify what people living with dementia can do, not what they can’t. Pandemic lessons in improving the medical system Penn In the News The New York Times Pandemic lessons in improving the medical system Amol Navathe of the Perelman School of Medicine spoke about the high cost of health care in the U.S. “Our system is set up to produce a lot of health care but not necessarily a lot of health,” he said. Philly Police now transport 2 of every 3 gunshot victims to hospital Philly Police now transport 2 of every 3 gunshot victims to hospital A new study shows that Philadelphia Police transport two of every three gunshot or stabbing victims to area trauma centers, helping ensure exceptional survival rates. Two Penn faculty named Hastings Center Fellows Scott D. Halpern and Jennifer Prah Ruger have been named Hastings Center Fellows in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments in deepening public understanding of complex ethical issues in health, health care, science, and technology. Two Penn faculty named Hastings Center Fellows Scott D. Halpern and Jennifer Prah Ruger are acknowledged for their outstanding accomplishments in ethics and health. Load More
Opinion: Would you want your parents to live in a nursing home owned by private equity? Penn In the News MarketWatch Opinion: Would you want your parents to live in a nursing home owned by private equity? Atul Gupta of the Wharton School co-led a study that explored how private equity investments affect nursing home patients. It revealed a 10% increase in mortality for Medicare patients in such facilities. How to foster supported decision making for adults with cognitive impairment The paper proposes a three-step model for implementation of supported decision making—identifying the areas of life that need support, identifying the kinds of support needed or wanted, and establishing a formal agreement between the parties involved. How to foster supported decision making for adults with cognitive impairment Supported decision making helps medical professionals identify what people living with dementia can do, not what they can’t. Pandemic lessons in improving the medical system Penn In the News The New York Times Pandemic lessons in improving the medical system Amol Navathe of the Perelman School of Medicine spoke about the high cost of health care in the U.S. “Our system is set up to produce a lot of health care but not necessarily a lot of health,” he said. Philly Police now transport 2 of every 3 gunshot victims to hospital Philly Police now transport 2 of every 3 gunshot victims to hospital A new study shows that Philadelphia Police transport two of every three gunshot or stabbing victims to area trauma centers, helping ensure exceptional survival rates. Two Penn faculty named Hastings Center Fellows Scott D. Halpern and Jennifer Prah Ruger have been named Hastings Center Fellows in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments in deepening public understanding of complex ethical issues in health, health care, science, and technology. Two Penn faculty named Hastings Center Fellows Scott D. Halpern and Jennifer Prah Ruger are acknowledged for their outstanding accomplishments in ethics and health. Load More
How to foster supported decision making for adults with cognitive impairment The paper proposes a three-step model for implementation of supported decision making—identifying the areas of life that need support, identifying the kinds of support needed or wanted, and establishing a formal agreement between the parties involved. How to foster supported decision making for adults with cognitive impairment Supported decision making helps medical professionals identify what people living with dementia can do, not what they can’t.
Pandemic lessons in improving the medical system Penn In the News The New York Times Pandemic lessons in improving the medical system Amol Navathe of the Perelman School of Medicine spoke about the high cost of health care in the U.S. “Our system is set up to produce a lot of health care but not necessarily a lot of health,” he said. Philly Police now transport 2 of every 3 gunshot victims to hospital Philly Police now transport 2 of every 3 gunshot victims to hospital A new study shows that Philadelphia Police transport two of every three gunshot or stabbing victims to area trauma centers, helping ensure exceptional survival rates. Two Penn faculty named Hastings Center Fellows Scott D. Halpern and Jennifer Prah Ruger have been named Hastings Center Fellows in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments in deepening public understanding of complex ethical issues in health, health care, science, and technology. Two Penn faculty named Hastings Center Fellows Scott D. Halpern and Jennifer Prah Ruger are acknowledged for their outstanding accomplishments in ethics and health.
Philly Police now transport 2 of every 3 gunshot victims to hospital Philly Police now transport 2 of every 3 gunshot victims to hospital A new study shows that Philadelphia Police transport two of every three gunshot or stabbing victims to area trauma centers, helping ensure exceptional survival rates.
Two Penn faculty named Hastings Center Fellows Scott D. Halpern and Jennifer Prah Ruger have been named Hastings Center Fellows in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments in deepening public understanding of complex ethical issues in health, health care, science, and technology. Two Penn faculty named Hastings Center Fellows Scott D. Halpern and Jennifer Prah Ruger are acknowledged for their outstanding accomplishments in ethics and health.