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AI in Health Care

How the U.S. Can Regulate AI Without Stifling Health Care Innovation

Licensing Clinical AI Can Protect Patients and Speed Adoption, LDI Experts Say

By:
  • Julia Hinckley, JD
July 23, 2026
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Blog Post

Trump’s Executive Order Gives Psychedelic Therapy a Boost

LDI Experts Welcome New Momentum but Warn Key Evidence and Oversight Gaps Remain

By:
  • Nancy Stedman
July 22, 2026

News

Population Health

Smartphone Check-Ins May Outperform Weekly Therapy Sessions in Predicting Suicide Risk

Study Used an Ecological Momentary Assessment Method to Monitor Veterans and Active Duty Personnel

By:
  • Hoag Levins
July 21, 2026
An illustration of a person and a robot

In Their Own Words

Improving Care for Older Adults

The Role of AI in Dementia Care

LDI Expert Explores Its Promise but Urges Caution in STAT News Column

By:
  • Jason Karlawish, MD
July 20, 2026
A stethoscope placed on top of cash

In Their Own Words

Health Care Payment and Financing

Addressing Medical Affordability Without Compromising Care

LDI Expert: Standardize, Digitize Billing to Cut Administrative Costs

By:
  • Ezekiel J. Emanuel, MD, PhD
  • and Kevin A. Schulman, MD, MBA
July 16, 2026

News

Health Equity

Why Pediatric Hospitals are Paying More Attention to Caregiver Hunger

Caregivers Must Often Go Without Food as They Accompany Child Patients

By:
  • Hoag Levins
July 15, 2026

News

Holly Fernandez Lynch Wins National Bioethics Research Award

Cited for Achievements in Bridging Divides Through Bioethics

By:
  • Hoag Levins
July 14, 2026
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In Their Own Words

No Dual Track for Nurses Hurts Patients, Penn LDI Expert Says

Nurse-Scientist Pathways Would Speed Evidence Into Practice, Says Nursing’s Kathryn Connell

By:
  • Kathryn Connell PhD, RN
July 13, 2026
A man's black silhouette at the window, in black and white.

Blog Post

Population Health

Why White Men in the U.S. Face Surprising Health Challenges

White Men’s Social Advantages May Fuel Suicide and Poor Health, LDI Expert Says

By:
  • Afrah Howlader, MPH
July 9, 2026
A line graph titled "Percentage of Drugs Subject to Coverage Restrictions (2011-2019)." The x-axis represents each year between 2011 and 2019 and the y-axis represents 0-100% of drugs subject to coverage restrictions. The percentage of drugs excluded from formularies, drugs with administrative restrictions, and any coverage restriction increased over the study period. The percentage of drugs placed on the nonpreferred tier decreased over the study period.

Blog Post

Health Care Access & Coverage

Despite Coverage Requirements, Insurers Added Barriers to Access for Drugs

Chart of the Day: Medicare, Medicaid, and Insurers Replaced High Costs With More Hurdles, LDI Expert Finds

By:
  • Christine Weeks
July 8, 2026

News

David Grande Appointed Interim Executive Director of LDI

Will Serve as Provost Office Search for Permanent Director Continues

By:
  • Hoag Levins
July 7, 2026
Three bottles of opioid prescriptions, and one bottle on its side laying next to white pills.

Blog Post

Substance Use Disorder

Opioid Prescriptions Can Lead to Misuse and Poor Job Performance

Military Data Link New Opioid Prescriptions to Fewer Promotions and More Misconduct

By:
  • Christine Weeks
June 30, 2026

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