Department of Health Policy Archive — Page 3 of 15
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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. -
July 24, 2023
Study explores how often children diagnosed with flu experience serious neuropsychiatric side effects
A Vanderbilt study is among the first to quantify how often children diagnosed with flu experience serious neuropsychiatric side effects. -
July 10, 2023
Stevenson to serve as interim chair of Health Policy
David Stevenson Jr., PhD, MS, has been named interim chair of the Department of Health Policy at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. -
May 24, 2023
Child Health Poll: more than 1 in 4 Tennessee parents worried their kids have undiagnosed depression, anxiety
The latest analysis of the 2023 Tennessee Child Health Poll, released during National Mental Health Awareness Month, has found that roughly 29% of Tennessee parents are concerned their child has undiagnosed anxiety or depression.