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The Potential and Unique Challenges of Pediatric Medicaid ACOs
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PennLDI
Feb 22, 2016
This blog highlights an editorial from PolicyLab's Dr. David Rubin and Maggie Eisen that discusses research exploring the relationship among attribution in a pediatric Medicaid accountable care…
The Rising Tide of ADHD Rates: Is There Evidence for a Flood of Cases?
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Cornerstone
Feb 18, 2016
PolicyLab reserachers Dr. Jim Guevara and Maritza Pedlar examine whether attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) rates among children have risen dramatically over the past decade.
Does Medicaid Mean Poorer Care?
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Contemporary Pediatrics
Feb 18, 2016
This article discusses new PolicyLab research that examined the relative value of Medicaid, CHIP, and commercial insurance for low- and moderate-income families in the U.S.
Ameera Sullivan: Giving back to Strawberry Mansion
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Spirit News
Feb 16, 2016
Former PolicyLab researcher Ameera Sullivan discusses the influence of PolicyLab's Senior Legal Advisor and former co-Director Kathleen Noonan.
MOC Program Improves HPV Vaccination Rates
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Healio
Feb 16, 2016
This article highlights recent research by PolicyLab's Dr. Alex Fiks that examined how Pediatrics Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part IV programs can improve vaccination rates for human papillomavirus (HPV).
Whooping Cough Booster Vouchers Don't Boost Immunization Rates of Caregivers
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Medical News Today
Feb 04, 2016
PolicyLab researchers Dr. Alex Fiks and Dr. Kristen Feemster evaluated the feasibility and impact of interventions informed by behavioral economics to increase Tdap vaccination among caregivers of young infants.
New Research Affinity Group Supports Research Arena in mHealth
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Bench to Bedside
Feb 01, 2016
This article discusses PolicyLab researchers Dr. Nadia Dowshen and Dr. Alex Fiks' research projects aimed at texting and other new avenues of communication with their young patients through mobile health (mHealth)…
New Director of Pediatric Research in Office Settings Network
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Cornerstone
Jan 20, 2016
PolicyLab's Dr. Alex Fiks has been appointed as director of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Pediatric Research in Office Settings (PROS) network, which includes more than 700 U.S. practices.
How Children’s Hospitals Can Gain Social Awareness Via ACOs
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Cornerstone
Jan 12, 2016
PolicyLab's Dr. David Rubin and Maggie Eisen discuss research exploring the relationship among attribution in a pediatric Medicaid accountable care organization (ACO), resource use, and cost within a pediatric Medicaid…
Research Update: Pediatric Research in Office Settings Names New Director
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AAP News
Jan 12, 2016
This article discusses PolicyLab's Dr. Alex Fiks' new role as director of the AAP Pediatric Research in Office Settings (PROS).
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