Department of Health Policy Archive — Page 3 of 16
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January 31, 2024
Jaser, Patrick, Upperman elected to the American Pediatric Society
Vanderbilt's Sarah Jaser, PhD, and Stephen Patrick, MD, MPH, MS, and Jeffrey Upperman, MD, have been elected to the American Pediatric Society. -
November 8, 2023
Flu season starting late but expected to increase for the holidays
The current flu season has started later and more gradually than last year although cases are expected to begin increasing in November before falling off in March. -
October 12, 2023
Stevenson named chair of Department of Health Policy
David Stevenson has been named chair of the Department of Health Policy at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. -
October 12, 2023
More work needed on plans of safe care for infants affected by maternal substance use
Vanderbilt research found that there is variability in practice for infants affected by maternal substance use driven by vague policy, challenges of cross-system collaboration and a lack of general knowledge about substance use disorder. -
August 28, 2023
Study on miscarriage management finds combination treatment is more efficient and cost effective
Vanderbilt research finds that only 1% of 22,116 commercially insured women ages 15-49 with medically managed miscarriages received the recommended combination of mifepristone. -
August 10, 2023
New leaders named to Vanderbilt-Ingram research programs
Seven new leaders have been appointed to guide Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s research programs. -
August 7, 2023
Effective medications for opioid use disorder rarely used
Vanderbilt research shows that most individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder are not on recommended medications and even fewer remain in care.