Policy Archives

Jan 14

Study: Email Reminders Boost Use of Database for Safe Prescribing

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Policy, Research

Researchers from USC and Columbia found that low-cost emails more than tripled engagement with a database to assist safe prescribing of opioids and other drugs.

Nov 20

MSG Graduate Rigo Saborio Is a Fierce Advocate for Older Adults in Marginalized Communities

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alumni, Featured, Policy

Over a long career, Rigo Saborio MSG ’94 has helped improve aging services for older adults. He is a leader in aging policy, advocacy and philanthropy.

May 01

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U.S. Dementia Costs to Exceed $780 Billion This Year, USC-Led Research Finds

By Beth Newcomb Alzheimer's and Dementia, Featured, Policy, Research

A multidisciplinary dementia cost project led by USC researchers provides updated estimates of the financial toll on patients, care partners and society.

Mar 03

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Who Carries and Uses Naloxone in the U.S.?

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Health and Wellness, Policy, Research

Amid an ongoing opioid crisis that contributes to shortening American lifespans, a new study addresses the lack of nationwide data on who keeps the lifesaving medication with them and uses it to reverse overdoses.

Nov 21

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Send It In a Letter: Using Mail to Mitigate Risky Prescriptions

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Health and Wellness, Policy, Research

Low-cost mailings can help address overdose deaths and other negative impacts of benzodiazepines and opioids, say USC researchers.

Oct 09

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Ageism Awareness Day: Challenging Ageism

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Faculty, Featured, Health and Wellness, Policy, Pop Culture, Q&A

In honor of Ageism Awareness Day, we’re sharing insights from Instructional Professor Paul Nash who recently joined us and the American Society on Aging to explain the AIR Model of ageism, and how we can challenge and prevent the perpetuation of different forms of ageism.

May 06

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Caregivers and Advocates from USC Take on Sacramento

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, Featured, Policy

Caregiver Conference and Advocacy Day, organized by the California Coalition on Family Caregiving, brings together caregivers, advocates, and policymakers to discuss and plan for the future of caregiving in California.

Jan 29

Study: Dementia Diagnoses Increased after Medicare Risk Adjustment

By Beth Newcomb Alzheimer's and Dementia, Featured, Health and Wellness, Policy

Dementia diagnoses increased after Medicare Advantage (MA) began calculating plan payments to account for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, according to a recent USC study.

Jan 11