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Are Clinical Trial Results Actually Useful for You?

A breakthrough cancer drug shows promising results in a clinical trial. Doctors and policymakers are eager to adopt it. But there’s a catch—the study was conducted on a group of patients who are younger, healthier, and more affluent than the population it’s meant to serve. Will the treatment work just as well for older adults […]

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The Growing Web of D&I Research Networks: Lessons from a Decade of Connection

What happens when a field expands faster than the networks it depends on? This question lies at the heart of recent research on advice networks within the growing field of Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) science. Over the last decade, D&I research—focused on bridging the gap between scientific discoveries and practical application—has rapidly expanded, but its […]

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Smart Hospitals: AI, Sustainability, and the Human Touch

Imagine a hospital where personalized medicine isn’t just a buzzword but a daily reality—where artificial intelligence (AI) predicts illnesses before symptoms emerge, home treatment is seamlessly integrated, and healthcare ecosystems revolve around the patient. This isn’t science fiction. It’s the vision for smart hospitals by 2042, as projected by a recent Delphi study conducted by […]

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Implementing Healthcare Innovation: Hurdles and Ice Patches.

Imagine a world where every breakthrough in medical research seamlessly transforms into better care for patients. Faster cancer treatments, life-saving stroke protocols, or more accurate diagnosis tools—delivered right where they’re needed, without delay. Yet, despite the promise of science, the healthcare system often stumbles when turning evidence into action. Why does this happen? What’s holding […]

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Scaling for Good

Bottom line up front: There are 100s of using public health intervention out there, but these often reach on a fraction of the people they could. What if there was a way to ensure such solutions could scale up, delivering their life-saving potential to entire populations while minimizing harm? This is the challenge and promise […]

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Reimagining Implementation Science: From Label to Reliable Impact

For years, public health professionals have searched for ways to bridge the gap between proven health innovations and practical, everyday implementation that leads to real-world benefits. This idea—the pursuit of ensuring impactful use of evidence-based practices in health settings—is encapsulated in a field known as implementation science. Yet, despite its critical goal, implementation science often […]

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Advancing Health Equity with Multilevel Interventions

In a world where the zip code you are born in can predict your life expectancy, it’s clear that health inequities are not just about biology; they’re about the social conditions surrounding us. Despite decades of research, the United States continues to struggle with some of the worst health outcomes among high-income countries, much of […]

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Reducing Low-Value Care: A New Path to Better Health Outcomes

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, where every decision can have a significant impact on patient outcomes and resource allocation, the concept of low-value care (LVC) has become increasingly important. LVC refers to medical practices that provide little to no benefit to patients and may even cause harm. These practices can drain healthcare resources and […]

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Implementing Healthcare: Insights from Dr. Matt Chinman

We had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Matt Chinman, a community-based researcher affiliated with the Pittsburgh VA and RAND Corporation. Dr. Chinman is a leading expert in implementation science, and he recently conducted a comprehensive systematic review of various implementation strategies in healthcare settings. Our conversation delved into the inspiration behind this significant study (which […]

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Unlocking the Science of Effective Health Strategies

When it comes to improving health care, implementing new practices and strategies can be a game-changer. But how do we know which methods actually work? A recent study sought to answer this by examining various strategies used across different health settings. This blog will break down this complex research into simple terms, highlight its importance, […]

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How Hospitals Tackle Social Determinants

When we think of hospitals, we usually imagine them as places that treat illness and injury. However, the role of hospitals extends beyond just medical care. They also play a crucial part in addressing the social determinants of health (SDOH)—the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age. These determinants significantly influence […]

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Health equity

Transforming Crisis Care Through 988 Lifeline

Imagine you’re facing a mental health crisis. You’re scared, alone, and don’t know where to turn. In such moments, a simple, three-digit number—988—can be a lifeline. The 988 Lifeline connects individuals in crisis to immediate support, guiding them toward the help they need. Recently, a comprehensive evaluation was conducted to understand how well the 988 […]

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