Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics (Penn LDI)

With potential Medicaid policy changes on the horizon, what are the implications for state budgets, the economy, and millions of Americans who rely on the program? Join us for a virtual discussion on April 4 with leading experts: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Secretary of Human Services Valerie Arkoosh, MD, MPH, Mark Zandi of Moody's Corporation, Joseph Benitez of the University of Kentucky, Adrianna McIntyre of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and LDI Executive Director Rachel Werner. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eQrw--Kw

Don't miss out on the upcoming virtual seminar, "Boosting Health Through Economic Policy: Tax and Labor Policies to Improve Population Health," hosted by Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics (Penn LDI) ??? Friday March 28, 2025 ??? 12-1pm ET Register for this event here ?? https://lnkd.in/eXEmMXb7 In this seminar, experts will discuss federal and state policies aimed at improving economic stability and opportunity, and their effects on health.?Panelists include Elizabeth Oltmans Ananat, Bradley Hardy, and Aparna Mathur. The discussion will be moderated by OfH Director, Atheendar Venkataramani. This seminar is part of Penn LDI's series on boosting health through economic policy.?

How is corporatization reshaping U.S. health care? Experts at our recent seminar discussed the rise of private equity, the impact on patient care, and what policymakers can do to address financialization in medicine. Check out the full event recap and video here: https://lnkd.in/e9eaBYHe

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Black barbershops have long served as trusted spaces for delivering health interventions, but what exactly makes these programs work — or not? A new study by LDI Fellow Derek M. Griffith, Ph.D. and collaborators from the University of South Carolina uses an implementation premortem method to analyze the risks and barriers before program launch. Key findings? Success hinges on community ownership, cultural sensitivity, flexible scheduling, and economic feasibility. This research helps shift the focus from short-term outreach to long-term community health transformation. Explore the study and recommendations: https://lnkd.in/eSjJZM4r

?? Big changes to Medicaid could be coming. What does the evidence say? Congress is weighing major Medicaid spending cuts. Our blog post spotlights research from nine LDI Fellows, offering data-driven policy insights to help guide decisions that impact millions. https://lnkd.in/eAjKkcY9

Join us tomorrow, March 21 for the 2025 Charles C. Leighton, MD Memorial Lecture with LDI Fellow Raina Merchant of the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine! She’ll share practical insights on transforming health care and reimagining care delivery. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eZDsHE85

AI scribes are transforming the doctor-patient encounter — but can they do more than reduce paperwork? A new study from LDI Senior Fellow Kevin Johnson explores how AI can enhance clinical decision-making, improve patient interactions, and reduce physician burnout. Learn how his team at Penn is rethinking documentation and unlocking new insights for medical care. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gs8jGzsU

How does economic opportunity and security profoundly shape health behaviors and outcomes? Join McCourt School Distinguished Professor Bradley Hardy and the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics (Penn LDI) for a virtual seminar on "Boosting Health Through Economic Policy: Tax and Labor Policies to Improve Population Health." ??? Friday, March 28, 2025 ? 12:00–1:00 PM ET ?? https://lnkd.in/eXEmMXb7