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December 11, 2024
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Rhode Islanders perceive continued challenges in access to housing, cost of living, food security
Results from this year’s R.I. Life Index survey, a partnership between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island and the Brown University School of Public Health, revealed troubling trends about local quality of life.
6th annual statewide survey is a partnership between Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Brown University School of Public Health
December 11, 2024
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Hospital payment caps could save millions of dollars for state employee health plans
A study by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health highlights the potential for significant savings without compromising hospital care.
December 10, 2024
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What to know about the first overdose prevention center in the U.S., from the researchers studying it
With the first state-sanctioned overdose prevention center about to open in Providence, Rhode Island, Brown University epidemiologist Brandon Marshall explained how researchers will measure its impact.
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Harnessing AI for smarter health policy research
Professor Alyssa Bilinski set out to answer a seemingly simple question: how often are pregnant people included in medical trials? But finding the answer was anything but simple. With 90,000 records to analyze, she turned to AI for help—but ensuring the accuracy of the results required a creative approach.
As opioid-related hospitalizations rise, skilled nursing facilities could offer a crucial bridge to recovery for patients with opioid use disorder. However, stigma, regulatory hurdles and funding challenges limit their potential. New research highlights policy solutions to ensure these facilities can better meet the needs of a growing and aging population with OUD.