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Investigating the Complexity of Naloxone Distribution
In this paper, we estimate the effects on naloxone pharmacy distribution of two types of laws: laws authorizing non-patient-specific prescription distribution of naloxone and laws granting pharmacists prescriptive authority for naloxone. (Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care)
Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care - July 31, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Rosanna Smart; David Powell; Rosalie Liccardo Pacula; Evan D. Peet; Rahi Abouk; Corey S. Davis Source Type: research

Evaluating the Pragmatic Characteristics of Advance Care Planning Outcome Measures in Dementia Clinical Trials
In this review of ACP RCTs enrolling PLWD or their care partners, we found that the majority of outcome measures were not highly pragmatic in nature and had high data capture burden, but over half were highly relevant to PLWD or their care partners. (Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care)
Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care - July 31, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Jennifer L. Gabbard; Joan G. Carpenter; Natalie Ernecoff; Kimberly Mournighan; Isabella Cornea; Mark McKone; Laura C. Hanson Source Type: research

Alternative Payment Models for California's Workers' Compensation System
The authors consider possible alternative payment models for use in the California workers ' compensation (WC) system, including discussion of the unique constraints and factors embedded within the California WC environment. (Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care)
Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care - July 31, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Denise D. Quigley; Petra W. Rasmussen; Nabeel Qureshi; Michael Dworsky; Melony E. Sorbero Source Type: research

The Impact of State Voting Processes in the 2020 Election
This report examines the effects that changes in laws— meant to encourage turnout and protect public health during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic— had on voter turnout and the effects of in-person voting on the spread of COVID-19. (Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care)
Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care - July 31, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Samuel Absher; Jennifer Kavanagh Source Type: research

Evidence on the Impact Ofthe Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic on Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
This report summarises published scientific evidence on how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted key workers in healthcare, construction, education, transport and public services with work-related musculoskeletal disorders. (Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care)
Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care - July 28, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Stephanie Stockwell; Gemma-Claire Ali; Brandi Leach; William D. Phillips; Michael Whitmore Source Type: research

Delivering Exceptional Pain Care to Service Members
Pain is the leading cause of disability among active-duty service members. How can the Military Health System improve its care, including nonpharmacologic treatment, for those with pain conditions? (Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care)
Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care - July 26, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Kimberly A. Hepner; Jessica L. Sousa; Carol P. Roth; Shreya S. Huilgol; Chester Jean; Lucy B. Schulson; Priya Gandhi; Nipher Malika; Charles C. Engel; Tisamarie B. Sherry; Ryan K. McBain; Teague Ruder Source Type: research

Improving Pain Care for Service Members
Acute and chronic pain are common among service members and impact individual health and force readiness. Interviews with Military Health System staff and service member patients provide perspectives on ways to improve pain care. (Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care)
Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care - July 26, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Kimberly A. Hepner; Jessica L. Sousa; Carol P. Roth; Shreya S. Huilgol; Chester Jean; Lucy B. Schulson; Priya Gandhi; Nipher Malika; Charles C. Engel Source Type: research

Using Pulse Oximeters in Care Homes for Residents with COVID-19 and Other Conditions
Through a rapid mixed-methods evaluation of care homes in England, this article explores whether use of pulse oximeters in care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic was beneficial to care home staff and residents. (Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care)
Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care - July 26, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Manbinder Sidhu; Ian Litchfield; Robin Miller; Naomi Fulop; Barbara Janta; Jamie-Rae Tanner; Giulia Maistrello; Jennifer Bousfield; Cecilia Vindrola-Padros; Jon Sussex Source Type: research

Review of Reserve Component Activation Data Quality
In this report, the authors quantify the frequency of errors in reserve component (RC) activation data, discuss the potential sources of each type of error, and estimate the potential impact of these errors on RC member benefits. (Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care)
Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care - July 25, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: James V. Marrone; Patricia K. Tong; Avery Calkins; Lucas Greer Source Type: research

How Do We Know Whether Federal Disaster Programs Are Equitable?
This report presents an initial methodology for how the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant program can assess its social equity performance. (Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care)
Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care - July 25, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Melissa L. Finucane; Noreen Clancy; Andrew M. Parker; Jessica Welburn Paige; Karishma V. Patel; Devin Tierney; Michael G. Wilson; Peggy Wilcox; Tucker Reese; Jhacova Williams; Jordan R. Reimer; Thomas Edward Goode; Sam Morales; Alyson Harding Source Type: research

Undertaking Rapid Evaluations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This research aims to explore how large-scale healthcare evaluations can be conducted rapidly, in tight timescales and with appropriate stakeholder engagement, through an evaluation of COVID-19 home monitoring services. (Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care)
Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care - July 25, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Holly Walton; Nadia E. Crellin; Manbinder Sidhu; Chris Sherlaw-Johnson; Lauren Herlitz; Ian Litchfield; Theo Georghiou; Sonila M. Tomini; Efthalia Massou; Jo Ellins; Jon Sussex; Naomi Fulop Source Type: research

Assessment of Exposure to High-Performing Schools and Risk of Adolescent Substance Use
We analyzed a natural experiment of 1270 students who applied to charter school lotteries in low-income communities in Los Angeles. Results provide evidence that school environments can improve risky behaviors for low-income minority adolescents. (Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care)
Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care - July 25, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Rebecca N. Dudovitz; Paul J. Chung; Sarah Reber; David P. Kennedy; Joan S. Tucker; Steven Shoptaw; Kulwant K. Dosanjh; Mitchell D. Wong Source Type: research

Modeling the Impact of Research Investment on Down Syndrome – Associated Alzheimer's Disease
The authors developed a multistate population simulation and projection model to study trends in Down syndrome – associated Alzheimer ' s disease and the associated impact on caregiving. (Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care)
Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care - July 24, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Margaret M. Weden; Zetianyu Wang; Lori Frank; Andrew W. Dick; Elizabeth Marsolais Source Type: research

Birth-Centered Outcomes Research Engagement (B-CORE) in Medi-Cal
The B-CORE project, described in this report, applied the deliberative democracy method to engage affected community members in problem-solving focused on maternal health inequities in California. (Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care)
Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care - July 24, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Priya Batra; Gabriela Alvarado; Chloe E. Bird Source Type: research

Preventing Maternal Deaths in Medi-Cal
This fact sheet presents recommendations for health care systems (e.g., birth facilities, clinics) from the Birth-Centered Outcomes Research Engagement in Medi-Cal Project to decrease maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in Medi-Cal. (Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care)
Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care - July 24, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Priya Batra; Gabriela Alvarado; Chloe E. Bird Source Type: research