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A Conversation on America’s Mental Health Crisis
On June 2, join the Schaeffer Center and USC Sol Price School of Public Policy for a webinar that will address the pandemic’s mental health crisis, how it is affecting employers and schools, and the opportunities and challenges of digital health.
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Biomedical Expert Designs Health Dataset Representing All Demographic Groups
Although big data is revolutionizing healthcare, its potential has been limited by underrepresentation of vulnerable populations, including marginalized racial and socioeconomic groups that are at higher risk for poor health outcomes.
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Here’s How Public Health Messaging Can Help With the Next Phase of the Pandemic
As COVID-19 cases increase and officials warn of a potential new surge, confusion still bedevils our public health messaging.
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Racial Disparities in Accessing Treatment for Substance Use Highlights Work to Be Done
Older Americans are increasingly seeking treatment for substance use disorders with older Black Americans who start treatment being much more likely to have their treatment terminated and not finish compared to white adults.
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A Conversation on America’s Mental Health Crisis
On June 2, join the Schaeffer Center and USC Sol Price School of Public Policy for a webinar that will address the pandemic’s mental health crisis, how it is affecting employers and schools, and the opportunities and challenges of digital health.Date of event: -
Approval and Reimbursement of Alzheimer’s Disease Therapies
On Monday, June 6, join the Schaeffer Center for a discussion about the regulatory challenges of approving and reimbursing therapies for Alzheimer’s disease.Date of event: