Department of Health Policy Archive — Page 2 of 16
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September 24, 2024
‘Learning’ network will help move genomics into the clinic
A real-world learning health system was established at VUMC a decade ago. Now, the National Human Genome Research Institute is awarding two five-year grants totaling $12 million to support VUMC’s participation in, and coordination of, a genomic-enabled learning health system (gLHS) network. -
September 4, 2024
RSV vaccine in older people cuts risk of hospitalization
A multicenter study conducted in 19 states between October 2023 and March 2024 demonstrated that RSV vaccination was 75% effective in preventing RSV-associated hospitalizations for adults age 60 and older. -
July 22, 2024
Opioid treatment can avoid foster care placement: study
If women are given medications to treat opioid use disorder during their pregnancy they are significantly more likely to retain custody of their newborns after delivery -
June 18, 2024
Study tallies reports of unprofessional behavior among physicians
Reports from 193 hospitals were analyzed. It turns out that surgeons draw the most complaints. -
June 11, 2024
2024 Chancellor Faculty Fellows selected
Each fellow holds the title for two years, receives $40,000 per year to support their work, and meets with their cohort to exchange ideas, build a broader intellectual community and engage in academic leadership development. -
May 16, 2024
Clinician accountability program from VUMC associated with large savings
A program run by Vanderbilt University Medical Center that provides peer feedback to high-risk clinicians was associated with a significant decrease in malpractice claims costs at a large orthopaedic surgery practice, according to a recent study. -
May 13, 2024
Training grant builds research ethics capacity for genetic and genomic research in Nigeria
The long-standing partnership between Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health (VIGH) and collaborators Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) and Bayero University (BUK) is poised to address the growing demand for research in precision medicine in Africa.