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Metrics for Assessing Physician Activity Using Electronic Health Record Log Data

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:47:00 Z

Electronic health record (EHR) log data have shown promise in measuring physician time spent on clinical activities, contributing to deeper understanding and further optimization of the clinical environment.

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Mathematica Showcases Innovative Analysis, Data Mining, and Visualizations at Health Datapalooza

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 19:38:00 Z

At this year’s Health Datapalooza in Washington, DC, Mathematica staff will showcase their expertise in data visualizations, machine learning, and data mining to help progress together on critical issues in today’s health policy environment.

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Six-Year Earnings and Disability Benefit Outcomes of Youth Vocational Rehabilitation Applicants

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 13:50:00 Z

The authors document the earnings in the sixth calendar year after youths’ vocational rehabilitation (VR) applications and Social Security Administration (SSA) benefit outcomes during the six years after their VR applications.

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Mathematica Named Grand Prizewinner in the Visualization Resources of Community-Level Social Determinants of Health Challenge Sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 14:22:34 Z

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) announced today that Mathematica is the grand prizewinner of the Agency’s Visualization Resources of Community-Level Social Determinants of Health Challenge for its Data Visualization Tool.

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Positive Findings from Year 2 of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Million Hearts® Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Model

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 19:35:00 Z

Mathematica has released positive evaluation findings from Year 2 of the Million Hearts® model, just in time for American Heart Month this February.

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Assistive Technology Services for Youth in the Vermont Linking Learning to Careers Program

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:16:00 Z

The Vermont Division of Vocational Rehabilitation’s Linking Learning to Careers (LLC) program provides enhanced services to help high school students with disabilities as they make the transition to careers or postsecondary education. These enhanced services include access to assistive technology.

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Development of the Uncertainty Communication Checklist: A Patient-Centered Approach to Patient Discharge From the Emergency Department

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:07:00 Z

Clear communication with patients upon emergency department (ED) discharge is important for patient safety during the transition to outpatient care.

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After a Decade, Mathematica Examines Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Primary Care

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 20:21:00 Z

In the March issue of Health Affairs, which is devoted to examining the effects and legacy of the ACA, Mathematica’s experts discuss “The Changing Landscape of Primary Care: Effects of the ACA and Other Efforts over the Past Decade.”

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Mathematica at SXSW EDU: Highlighting Innovative Tools and Strategies in Education

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 05:00:00 Z

For 10 years, the South by Southwest (SXSW) EDU conference has provided a venue to share cutting-edge ideas and tools with a community of creative and passionate changemakers who want to advance teaching and learning.

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Arnold Ventures Awards $6 Million Grant to Study Replication and Evaluation of Penn Nursing’s Transitional Care Model

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 14:38:00 Z

Mathematica study will evaluate the effectiveness of the Transitional Care Model (TCM) in reducing rehospitalizations and will promote widespread use of the program in a number of health systems.

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Significant Contributions Advance the Understanding of Disability Programs and the People They Serve

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:20:00 Z

Mathematica’s Center for Studying Disability Policy has provided valuable insights into the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) disability programs during its seven years as a research center for the SSA’s Disability Research Consortium (DRC).

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A Comparison of Cancer Stage at Diagnosis and Treatment Initiation Between Enrollees in an Urban HIV Clinic and SEER

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:17:00 Z

A comparison of stage at cancer diagnosis and cancer treatment rates between people with HIV (PWH) and the general US population is needed to identify any disparities by HIV status.

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The Choice Architecture of School Choice Websites

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 18:29:00 Z

The authors conducted a randomized factorial experiment to determine how displaying school information to parents in different ways affects what schools they choose for their children in a hypothetical school district.

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Profile of SSI and DI Beneficiaries with Work Goals and Expectations in 2015

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 11:55:00 Z

This brief presents an updated profile of work-oriented beneficiaries and compares them to other SSI and DI beneficiaries who are not interested in work.

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Planning Title IV-E Prevention Services: A toolkit for States, Introduction to the Toolkit

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:10:00 Z

This toolkit aims to help states develop a plan for Title IV-E prevention services, and to assist states in planning an array of services to help address substance use, mental health, and parenting issues (“prevention services”).

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Inventory of State-Level Medicaid Policies, Programs, and Initiatives to Improve Maternity Care and Outcomes

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 19:53:00 Z

Mathematica was contracted by Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) to create an updated inventory of state- and territory-level Medicaid policies, programs, or initiatives that are designed to improve the access to, quality of, and outcomes of maternity care services.

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As the Global Community Continues to Grapple with COVID-19, Mathematica is Remotely Maintaining our Operations

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z

At Mathematica, our mission has always been to protect and improve public well-being. In this time of increased concern over the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the health and safety of all Mathematica employees, clients, and partners is our top priority. We are adhering to guidance and best practices issued by health authorities, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Challenges and Solutions in Evaluation Technical Assistance During Design and Early Implementation

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 13:46:00 Z

This case study discusses two federal grant initiatives and the evaluation technical assistance (ETA) provided to the grantees.

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Testing Municipal Wastewater to Flexibly Monitor Health and Safety

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z

When combined with data on prescriptions filled at local pharmacies, EMS drug overdose calls, and drug seizures by law enforcement, wastewater testing can yield insights into the extent of black-market activity, policing impact on community drug use, and where and when drug overdoses might occur.

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The NQF Scientific Methods Panel: Enhancing the Review and Endorsement Process for Performance Measures

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 13:32:00 Z

In the summer of 2017, the National Quality Forum (NQF) announced the formation of a Scientific Methods Panel (hereafter referred to as “the Panel”) as part of a redesign of its endorsement process.

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Ralanda Nelson Joins Mathematica as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leader

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 13:42:09 Z

Mathematica is pleased to welcome Ralanda Nelson to its leadership team. A certified diversity executive, she will steer the firm’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and help ensure the employee experience is at the heart of everything we do.

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Diane Rittenhouse Joins Mathematica as a Senior Fellow

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z

Mathematica welcomes Diane Rittenhouse as senior fellow in the Health Unit. Rittenhouse, a family physician, is a nationally known expert at the intersection of social policy and clinical quality.

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Association of Organizational Factors and Physician Practices’ Participation in Alternative Payment Models

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 14:18:00 Z

Consolidation among physician practices and between hospitals and physician practices has accelerated in the past decade, resulting in higher prices in commercial markets.

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COVID-19 Data Primer from Mathematica

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:31:12 Z

Mathematica continues to partner with our clients and groups like the National Association of Health Data Organizations (NAHDO) to respond to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the area of data analytics.

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Effects of Medicaid Expansion on Access, Treatment, and Outcomes for Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:42:00 Z

Uninsured patients have decreased access to care, lower rates of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and worse outcomes after acute myocardial infarction (AMI).

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Mathematica to Lead Transitional Program Office to Expand Graduate Medical Education in California

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:02:00 Z

The California Health Care Foundation is funding a transitional graduate medical education program office in California to help address physician shortages.

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A COVID-19 Primer: Analyzing Health Care Claims, Administrative Data, and Public Use Files

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:08:00 Z

This primer is designed to help researchers, data scientists, and others who analyze health care claims or administrative data (herein referred to as “claims”) quickly join the effort to better understand, track, and contain COVID-19.

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Oakland’s Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax: Impacts on Prices, Purchases and Consumption by Adults and Children (Journal Article)

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 14:43:00 Z

In this paper, we estimate the impact of the tax on retail prices, product availability, purchases, and child and adult consumption of taxed beverages in Oakland, as well as of potential substitute beverages.

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