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KPWHRI to lead network to address social needsKatie Coleman and Cara Lewis will co-direct a national network that supports work to address members’ social health.
social determinants of health, learning health system, SONNET, MacColl Center for Health Care Innovation
2020-10-19
Delta Center announces funding for 8 more statesKPWHRI’s MacColl Center will continue as a partner in the effort to advance value-based payment and care in the safety net
primary care, behavioral health, safety net, RWJF, health care reform
2020-10-15
Which women are receiving MRI to screen for breast cancer?An epidemiologist identifies who is appropriately undergoing this imaging for breast cancer and who is not.
breast cancer, screening, MRI, mammogram
2020-10-07
HEAL responds to double crisis: Opioids and COVID-19Health care is increasingly online—KPWHRI is studying telehealth options for opioid use disorder and chronic pain.
chronic pain, patient safety, opioids, addiction, opioid use disorder
2020-10-05
3 concrete steps to lessen disparities in health careLatinos are underrepresented in U.S. research studies. Magaly Ramirez, PhD, explains how to achieve greater diversity.
research, equity, systemic racism, Latino, Hispanic, diversity
2020-10-01
COVID-19 vaccine generates immune response in older adultsThe investigational mRNA vaccine is also well tolerated, according to trial led by Kaiser Permanente Washington researcher and others.
2020-09-29
Partnering to advance lifesaving careAmy Lee describes how the LHS Program is helping KP Washington track and improve treatment for opioid use disorder.
opioids, opioid use disorder, buprenorphine, addiction treatment
2020-09-29
