Definitions of Safety Net Hospitals Vary
Safety net hospital funding from federal, state, and local governments relies on definitions that yield highly variable results.| Penn LDI
This op-ed was posted on August 13, 2025 by Philadelphia Citizen. The legalization of recreational marijuana remains unapproved in Pennsylvania even as various leaders up to the Governor circulate proposals to change that. But make no mistake. De facto legalization has already begun, and we need a better mental health system to treat the health problems that are already […]| Penn LDI
Every fall, a new bevy of TV ads hits the airwaves, using celebrities to hawk Medicare Advantage plans. Those ads have helped make MA plans the top choice for most seniors, surpassing traditional Medicare. MA’s market share – 26 percent in 2010 — more than doubled to 54 percent of beneficiaries by 2024. Yet MA […]| Penn LDI
Safety net hospital funding from federal, state, and local governments relies on definitions that yield highly variable results.| Penn LDI
Health equity efforts must pay particular attention to the socially disadvantaged. Their needs come into sharper focus during hospital stays. How do we ensure that these often complex patients are well treated? As providers who spend the most time with patients, nurses can offer key insight into treating this vulnerable population. In a new qualitative […]| Penn LDI
AI-powered system from Penn researchers boosts HIV prevention by creating real-time, evidence-based social media messages for hard-to-reach groups.| Penn LDI
LDI Senior Fellow Aditi Vasan and colleagues quantified the impact of Medicaid continuous eligibility policies on children’s health care use.| Penn LDI
Chris Tachibana is a Staff Writer for Penn LDI. She is also Senior Managing Editor of the journal Health Services Research.| Penn LDI
