Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics (Penn LDI)

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Please join us in welcoming Michael Anne Kyle as an LDI Senior Fellow! An Assistant Professor of Medical Ethics and Health Policy at University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Dr. Kyle's work centers on patient administrative burdens in cancer care and how these affect patient outcomes. https://lnkd.in/gNshsA48

📢 Exciting Opportunity: Health Economics Postdoctoral Fellowship at Penn LDI! We are seeking recent PhD graduates for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship to work on groundbreaking research in health economics and services. Key Details: 🏛 Institution: Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania 📍 Location: Philadelphia, PA 🕒 Duration: 2 years 🤝 Collaboration: Work with Penn LDI-affiliated faculty on cutting-edge projects 🗓 Application Deadline: January 31, 2025 Interested? Learn more and apply today! https://lnkd.in/gh7MHJaY

Join us on November 20 as former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky sits down with Allison Hoffman of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School for a fireside chat reflecting on her tenure navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and leading public health policy initiatives. Dr. Walensky’s extensive expertise in infectious diseases and health policy will provide a unique perspective on today’s public health challenges. This event is open to University of Pennsylvania affiliates with registration. https://lnkd.in/dMgBptmK

📅 Mark your calendars for Dec 6! Join Penn LDI for a seminar on Integrating Care for Dually Eligible Beneficiaries, featuring insights from leaders in health policy and care delivery: Aisha Adkins, MPA, CNP, Toyin Ajayi, Matthew Behrens, and Melanie Bella, moderated by LDI Executive Director Rachel Werner. This conversation builds on discussions from our summer conference and explores actionable solutions to improve access to integrated care for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Reserve your spot! 👉 https://lnkd.in/garSZrC4

Tomorrow, join us at our research seminar with Edward Okeke of RAND! “Making Bricks from Straw: Resources and Productivity in Health Care.” Dr. Okeke explores how a modest grant to health workers in Nigerian clinics spurred remarkable gains in productivity and reduced patient costs. Discover how funding and autonomy can reshape healthcare outcomes in resource-constrained settings. This event is open to University of Pennsylvania affiliates with registration. https://lnkd.in/eWkguSJ2

The U.S. Supreme Court's June 2024 reversal of Chevron deference could redefine health care regulation. At our recent seminar, health law experts delved into the ruling's vast implications for public health. With regulatory agencies now limited in interpreting laws, we may see increased litigation, policy fragmentation, and uncertainty — especially impacting vulnerable groups reliant on federal healthcare programs. Moderated by Julia Hinckley, JD, the panel featured Allison Hoffman, Kate Shaw, and Holly Fernandez Lynch, JD, MBE, as they explored what this historic decision means for healthcare regulation and policy. Learn more about their insights: https://lnkd.in/gk_SVd5G

Calling all LDI Fellows! Ready to break into op-eds? Join us on Tuesday, November 19 for an exclusive, in-person workshop with top opinion editors from the The New York Times and The Philadelphia Inquirer! Get live feedback on your work and insider tips on crafting impactful op-eds. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g99T_8YB

📢Applications for both of our funding opportunities are due TODAY (November 11) at 11:59 p.m.! 🚀 LDI-Penn Medicine Research Laboratory RFP Funding for projects that use technology to enhance health care delivery— AI, automation, and more; to make care more efficient, equitable, and impactful at Penn Medicine. 💡 LDI Small Grants Program Support for innovative, one-year pilot studies tackling critical issues in health care delivery, policy, and population health across key focus areas like health equity, access, opioid response, aging, and population health. Apply now to contribute to meaningful advancements in health care and be part of the change! https://lnkd.in/gNwmgch6

Misconceptions around birth control's role in reproductive care is blocking access in some areas, USA Today reports. Penn LDI Expert Emily Pfunder has weighed in on the growing misconceptions surrounding birth control. News Story: Birth control doesn't cause abortions — but that misconception is blocking access 10/22 USA TODAY