Population Health and Disparities
Our work in Population Health and Disparities
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Case and Deaton say “Deaths of Despair” Data Make an Argument for Universal Coverage
The professors presented their groundbreaking research on mortality in America.
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Hospital Admissions for Myocardial Infarction and Stroke Before and After the Trans-Fatty Acid Restrictions in New York
New York counties with restrictions on trans-fatty acids saw fewer hospital admissions for myocardial infarction and stroke than those without such bans.
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Trans Fat Bans Linked to Reduction in Heart Attack and Stroke
The study is further evidence of the effects public policy changes can have on population health.
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How Expanding the Role of Pharmacists Lowered Readmissions and Costs in one California Community
Technology and data can help pharmacists provide services required to manage life-long, outpatient drug therapies.
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Pharmacists With Greater Role Curtail Repeat Hospital Visits
Amid state and federal discussions to address doctor shortages, a USC-led study is part of a growing body of research indicating that an expansion of pharmacists’ roles is a potential solution.
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Impact of a Pharmacy-Based Transitional Care Program on Hospital Readmissions
Patients receiving post-discharge care from pharmacists had a 28 percent lower risk of readmission at 30 days and almost 32 percent lower risk at 180 days compared with usual care.
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Schaeffer Center Faculty Gives First in Series of Presentations on State-level Mental Health Care Coverage and Access
Seth Seabury provided analysis of how states can make mental health resources more accessible and where there is currently need.
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Minorities, Latino Immigrants Face the Greatest Risk of Workplace Injuries
Disparities in economic opportunities leads minorities to take more hazardous jobs, USC study finds
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Racial and Ethnic Differences in the Frequency of Workplace Injuries and Prevalence of Work-Related Disability
Older minorities face greater rates of work-related disability than whites; male foreign-born Hispanics had highest rate of workplace injury.
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When it Comes to Vaccine Uptake, Individuals are Influenced by their Community
The impact of the increase in community vaccination rate on reported utilization was on par with a nearly 50 percent reduction in out-of-pocket costs.
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