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Research Spotlight: Alzheimer’s Disease
Schaeffer Center researchers are analyzing trends associated with a greying population, including AD prevalence and cost, and what these trends mean for society.
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Paul Ginsburg Appointed Vice-Chair of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission
Paul Ginsburg has served on the committee, which is tasked with formulating recommendations to Congress on issues related to access, quality, and cost in Medicare, since 2016.
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Padula Receives ISPOR Honor for Research on Pressure Injury Prevention
William Padula was honored at the Annual ISPOR Awards Program with the 2019 Award for Excellence in Application of Health Economics and Outcomes Research.
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Schaeffer Center Briefs Policymakers, Stakeholders on the Economic Burden of Mental Illness
Seth Seabury presented his research to Sacramento lawmakers on May 7 at a briefing co-hosted by the Schaeffer Center and the Steinberg Institute.
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School of Pharmacy Commencement Spotlight: Laura Henkhaus
Laura Henkhaus, PhD ’19, Health Economics is the 2019 recipient of the USC School of Pharmacy’s Outcomes Outstanding Doctoral Scholar Award.
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Quality Care, Not Just Access, is Essential, Says Sood at Conference Hosted by Africa CDC
Neeraj Sood presented on the importance of prioritizing quality care, rather than just access, in the universal healthcare coverage movement. He is optimistic that the enthusiasm he observed will translate into real changes on the ground, saving lives and building momentum for universal quality care.
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New Gift Strengthens USC Schaeffer Center’s Work in Health Policy
USC Trustee Leonard D. Schaeffer and his wife, Pamela, announced a new $17 million gift to the USC Schaeffer Center on the eve of the center’s 10th anniversary. They founded the USC Schaeffer Center decade ago to support rigorous research addressing health policy challenges.
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Schaeffer Center Celebrates Ten Years of Impact
Ten years ago, Leonard Schaeffer shared his vision with USC leadership: he envisioned an academic center that was grounded in the rigorous, evidence-based research of a university, but would move beyond the university to inform health policy.
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Applications are Open for 2019-2020 RCMAR Scientists
Since 2012, the Schaeffer Center has received $6.1 million in funding from the NIH to fund pilot projects by junior scholars focused on addressing disparities. This year we are seeking junior scientists concentrating on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in minority populations.
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NIH Awards USC School of Pharmacy, Price School of Public Policy 5-Year Grant to Support Minority Aging Research in Schaeffer Center
The $2.7 million award funds scholars pursuing research in health disparities in aging with an emphasis on Alzheimer’s disease.
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