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Electronic health records study offers insights on medical cannabis useNew research, led by KPWHRI investigators, examines providers’ notes to understand patients’ cannabis use and health conditions.
electronic health records, cannabis, EHR, medical marijuana
2021-05-07
Mentoring and funding support researcher diversityKayne Mettert reflects on lived experience — and his drive to reduce stigma around mental health disorders.
mentoring, clinical psychology, research career, diversity supplement
2021-05-04
Study examines racial inequity in suicide prediction modelsKaiser Permanente researchers stress need to test how prediction models perform in all racial, ethnic groups.
health disparities, suicide, equity, Prediction models, Gregory Simon, Yates Coley
2021-04-28
Study evaluates biomarker criteria for Alzheimer’s riskOne-third of people classified as ‘highest risk’ may not develop Alzheimer’s disease, study suggests.
ACT study, dementia, Alzheimer’s risk, biomarkers, AT(N) framework
2021-04-27
Physician concerns about note-sharing with patients fade with practice, study showsA new federal rule requiring physicians to provide patients online access to their notes may be easier to follow than physicians expected, according to newly published findings.
health services, health informatics, Open notes, physician notes, virtual health, James Ralston
2021-04-22
Delta Center awards $1.6M to support value-based careKPWHRI’s MacColl Center remains a key partner as the safety net-focused initiative expands to 8 new states.
primary care, behavioral health, safety net, RWJF, health care reform
2021-04-20
Getting to know KPWHRI’s two new directorsDr. Rita Mangione-Smith chats with Marilou Hemenway and Caroline Liou about their new roles — and the unique paths that brought them to KPWHRI.
communications, grants administration, leadership team
2021-04-09
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