Douglas McCarthy
@DBMcCarthy
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Researcher focusing on health system transformation. All views my own. (he/him/his)
Durango, Colorado
Joined September 2010
Our newly updated Guide to Evidence for Health-Related Social Needs Interventions summarizes 80 studies of utilization & cost impact for adults with complex needs. These data can be used to inform financially sustainable cross-sector partnerships. https://t.co/vQ4p2DJsOx
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This settlement comes to late to help our family but I hope it helps others get the care their children need. Colorado Medicaid program settles lawsuit over lack of mental health care for children https://t.co/g63ZooUI6G via @coloradosun
coloradosun.com
The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing agreed to write a robust plan within a year to improve its mental health services
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The "free market" in bush meat is a risk to global health. Is it wise to leave these markets unregulated considering the human and financial cost of another pandemic? https://t.co/GFPohiUhN0
scientificamerican.com
Unregulated wild animal markets increase the risk of more epidemics
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“The increase in observation stays is likely due to other factors, including audit activity and clinical advances”
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Objective To evaluate whether Medicare's Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) is associated with increased observation stay use. Data Sources and Study Setting A nationally representativ...
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Families who adopt children from foster care need ongoing support
coloradosun.com
More than 1,000 children who were adopted from foster care in Colorado in the past decade ended up back in the system.
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The average life expectancy for someone who is chronically homeless is 54 years old. Tragically, a few years of living in supportive housing doesn't appear to change that overall trajectory, though it does lead to fewer deaths from exposure. https://t.co/t2dZhmGGEh
coloradosun.com
Researchers found that people who were provided housing through Denver’s social impact bond program died at the same rate as those living on the streets
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As a parent and researcher, I'm grateful to @LPFCH for sponsoring development of the National Standards for #CYSHCN as well as to @AMCHP & @NASHP for their leadership of the National Standards project https://t.co/UbBWlirOHg
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Our new article in Maternal & Child Health Journal shows how National Standards for Systems of Care for #CYSHCN can help states design #Medicaid managed care programs so that #healthcare access, quality & outcomes are as important as cost control https://t.co/bqMH5au8vU
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2/2 If you use Roundup or a similar weedkiller, I urge you to reconsider. I’ve found that pulling weeds is not as much work as I thought it would be, and actually gives me a sense of accomplishment.
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For years, we sprayed Roundup around our house to reduce the risk of wildfire. It turns out, we were increasing our risk of cancer. It’s active ingredient, glyphosphate, has been linked to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, for which my wife is now being treated.
theguardian.com
CDC study finds glyphosate, controversial ingredient found in weedkillers including popular Roundup brand, present in samples
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I’ve measured and written about potentially avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits. Now in the care of a family member, I see how it can be helpful to use the ER and be admitted because everything gets taken care of at once versus waiting for weeks to get tests done.
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This is Alejandra Chavez. Her mobile home park was purchased by a corporation that hoped to profit by raising rents, which would make it unaffordable for current residents. With support from our community, residents were able to buy the property. #SDOH
https://t.co/LoAnwMysYI
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Colorado to become first state with right-to-repair law for powered wheelchairs
coloradosun.com
Wheelchair manufacturers would have to provide parts, tools and repair manuals, making it easier for people to fix their powered wheelchairs.
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Insurance claims are often overlooked as a data source for measuring social determinants. This exciting study shows how claims data can be used to surface indications of adverse child experiences and maternal mental illness.
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Everyone believes in transparency until they actually have to do it. https://t.co/cjqvxra8LB
healthcaredive.com
The report said only two of 361 hospitals at three of the largest hospitals systems — HCA Healthcare, CommonSpirit Health and Ascension — were estimated to be in compliance with the federal standard.
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Racism must be explored as a key driver of health outcomes & health disparities. The @Health_Affairs Feb 2022 issue (now available) focuses on #RacismAndHealth & includes forward-thinking pieces to help shape future research & policy agenda. Learn more: https://t.co/7hEyadFuDb
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My colleagues @BhattacharyyaO and @EricSchneiderMD take a fresh look at health care innovation centers in light of COVID-19 https://t.co/Fi4SyM0nov
jmir.org
The need to support innovation in health care delivery was prompted by payment reforms and access to digital tools and has been accelerated by the shift to virtual care as part of the COVID-19...
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New study showing that always wearing a good mask (respirator: N95,KN95) in indoor public settings is associated with much lower odds of +Covid test. Real-world evidence confirms basic principles and lab studies. https://t.co/u1xtRwvjG4 comments from @jljcolorado and me
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Read our case study of the @Mass_HPC for an overview of its role in health care cost control
commonwealthfund.org
In 2012, Massachusetts established the Health Policy Commission to lead collective efforts to make health care more affordable for its residents. This case study highlights the state’s approach in...
The Board has voted to require a Performance Improvement Plan from Mass General Brigham, the first PIP the HPC has required to date.
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