A recent paper senior authored by HPHCI found that about 1 in 8 U.S youths used AI for mental health advice, with most finding it helpful. However, researchers caution that while AI can be more accessible for youth, without proper oversight it may provide advice that’s unsafe. tinyurl.com/ymcj7xut

Many adoptees cite lack of #familyhealth history as their top reason for getting elective #genomictesting. Over 80% saw this as very important — highlighting the unique value of genomics for those with limited family information. #Genomics #PrecisionMedicine Read Here: buff.ly/4VF8zo8

Applications are open for the Thomas O. Pyle Fellowship (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027)! Physicians, post-docs, and Ph.D. candidates committed to population health research, seeking funding and mentorship, are encouraged to apply by Jan 5, 2026. Contact [email protected] for details.

📊 New study highlights data & methodological gaps in assessing the cost-effectiveness of traditional vs. genomic newborn screening. More rigorous models are needed to support policy decisions & avoid misleading cost estimates. #HealthEconomics #Genomics #PublicHealth Read Here: buff.ly/jvGgIpF

HPHCI study finds OBBBA loan restrictions could place heavy financial burdens on med students. Rising tuition and loss of Graduate PLUS Loans may push them to costly private loans, or deter them from lower paid fields/medicine altogether-impacting underrepresented students most. tinyurl.com/yevhc4f4

A new HPHCI paper explored whether corticosteroids work for treating severe pneumonia and ARDS. Meta-analyses showed lower death rates and shorter ICU stays, but the benefits weren’t universal. Researchers recommend moving towards personalized treatment. tinyurl.com/bdh4z658

Federal loan use among US medical students increased from 2008 to 2020 as tuition rose 38%. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act now caps federal loans and eliminates Graduate PLUS Loans, with greatest impact on low-income and out-of-state students. #MedEd ja.ma/4rmFOJB

A new study by HPHCI researchers created the first national estimate of how many medical students would be affected by the 2025 OBBBA loan restrictions, finding it could place even greater financial strain on aspiring physicians due to rising tuition and these limits. tinyurl.com/yevhc4f4

🧠 New paper maps the U.S. distribution of neuro-ophthalmologists. Many areas lack timely access to these specialists. Access #inequities may impact care for #optic, eye-movement, and neurologic #eye disorders. #Ophthalmology #HealthEquity CHeRP Author: Isdin Oke Read More Here: buff.ly/MBzL0QL

Congrats to Landon Hughes, winner of the 2025 Aaka Pande & Sumit Majumdar Memorial Award! Recognized for impactful research on gender‑affirming care, his paper “Gender‑Affirming Medications Among Transgender Adolescents in the US, 2018–2022” appeared in JAMA Pediatrics Jan 2025. tinyurl.com/2arphhaf

In honor of #WorldDiabetesDay, we're proud to share a new publication by CoRAL researchers on how limiting sugar-sweetened beverages during childhood can effect central adiposity, insulin resistance, and glycemic outcomes in adolescence. Read more here: shorturl.at/2ch4V

Could better food labels lead to healthier eating? A new study led by HPHCI found that spectrum-style labels - which rate foods from least to most healthy - led people to purchase healthier foods than both positive-only labels and the FDA’s proposed Nutrition Info labels. Study: tinyurl.com/yc8dyd8e

Our 2024 Annual Report is live! We’re proud to share our latest strategic priorities, research highlights, and major programs from 2024. Discover how we're advancing population health through innovative research, education, and collaboration. View report: www.populationmedicine.org/sites/defaul...

Cheers to CHeRP faculty @hadleyssmith.bsky.social and Kurt Christensen and members Marcus Henry and Maddie Hickingbotham for attending the American Society for Human Genetics Meeting! Posters that were presented focused on #genomics #newbornscreening #implementationmodels #publichealth

Weight change may vary by antiseizure medication. A new study led by HPHCI found Topiramate was linked to weight loss at 6 and 12 months, whether continued or just started, while other ASMs were linked to greater weight gain—offering key insights for patients and clinicians. tinyurl.com/ycxp6232

A new study led by HPHCI found that generic versions of high-risk medications took 25% longer to be approved when a REMS program was in place. The findings highlight the importance of designing policies that are safe and ensure timely affordable treatment for patients. tinyurl.com/3tm9w74k

New research by HPHCI and colleagues examined weight differences across hypertensive medications and found small changes, with lisinopril linked to weight loss and metoprolol and propranolol to modest weight gain. Clinicians are encouraged to consider this when prescribing. tinyurl.com/4ns6tf8s

New @nejm.org #Perspective from the Institute's Fizza Manzoor, Chanu Rhee, and Michael Klompas outlines a new approach to advancing HAI surveillance by targeting hospital-onset #sepsis. nej.md/4h0xmuG

🎉Congratulations to Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute's Tarun Ramesh who has been selected by @statnews.com as one of this year's #STATWunderkinds, to recognize unheralded heroes of science and medicine. Learn more about Tarun’s story: tinyurl.com/yckc8hj9

Nearly all US public schools restrict cell phone use, with elementary schools having the strictest bans and high schools and schools in low- and medium-poverty neighborhoods having less strict policies. ja.ma/4nZ6cqe

#Medicaid primary care practice–led ACOs were associated with increased perinatal office visits, and health system-managed ACOs were associated with increased receipt of timely postpartum visits and decreased prenatal ER visits. ja.ma/4oa7gYr

Maternal health care in the U.S. is in crisis, especially within Medicaid, which covers over 40% of births. A new study led by HPHCI, BMC, and BUSPH explore this question and found that both primary care and health systems led models improve care, but in different ways. tinyurl.com/2u7vdmvp

🎉 Congratulations to HPHCI's researchers on their publication being selected as NIEHS Extramural Paper of the Month! Using street-level measures, researchers found that women living in areas with more greenspace had better cardiovascular health. View the study: tinyurl.com/ms8dwz7n

What do cell phone bans in U.S. public schools look like? A new study by HPHCI's Hao Yu and colleagues assessed this question. Researchers surveyed K–12 principals nationwide and found most schools limit phone use, but policies vary by grade and neighborhood. Explore the study: tinyurl.com/3978ysv3

Can Medicaid accountable care organizations (ACOs) impact maternal health care? A new study by HPHCI, BMC, and BUSPH explore this question and found that both primary care and health systems led models improve care, but in different ways. See how by diving into the full study tinyurl.com/2u7vdmvp

Can Medicaid accountable care organizations (ACOs) impact maternal health care? A new study by HPHCI, BMC, and BUSPH explore this question and found that both primary care and health systems led models improve care, but in different ways. See how by diving into the full study tinyurl.com/2u7vdmvp

#Newborn #screening in the U.S. has been a successful #publichealth program, detecting thousands of #infants who need early #treatment. With advances in #geneticsequencing and #gene‑based therapies, the number of #conditions that could qualify for #screening can increase. Read Here: buff.ly/1O45MUj

A large‐scale #study using the All of Us Research Program #data has identified common & rare #genetic #variants linked to #strabismus. Findings offer insight into the genetic pattern of strabismus, potential #treatment, and the value of #diversity in #medical #research. Read Here: buff.ly/8UqiPWv

Since 1992, we’ve been on a mission to improve health care delivery and population health. Our timeline highlights the incredible milestones we’ve achieved over the years and tells the story of our incredible growth.🌱 Check it out on our new website! tinyurl.com/y638hxe2

A new study led by HPHCI researchers lays the foundation for updating the CDC’s Adult Sepsis Event definition, enhancing its use for national quality reporting and epidemiologic monitoring. Study: tinyurl.com/4vdcr8sv See how our Sepsis Center is advancing care and research: lnkd.in/eJDQpQHF

Join us for our upcoming Research Café, featuring faculty member Izzuddin Aris who will present on “Neighborhood Vulnerability and Women’s Health - Insights from the Project Viva Cohort”. Join us to learn more about this impactful research! Event details: www.populationmedicine.org/about/events

Patients with suspected sepsis are treated with antibiotics, but this can lead to overuse and complications. A study by HPHCI researchers found many may not need such broad treatment—highlighting the need for more thoughtful guidelines that reflect diagnostic uncertainty. 🔗 tinyurl.com/vnw72xj5

#Metachromatic #leukodystrophy (#MLD) is rare—1 in 100,000 births—but devastating if missed. A new two-tier #newbornscreen can catch it early, enabling #genetherapy that improves #survival & motor #outcomes. #pediatric #genomics #rarediseases @hadleyssmith.bsky.social Read More: buff.ly/qx2xQcx

The NIH ECHO Symposium kicks off this morning, and we’re excited to see Izzuddin Aris’s present his work on how neighborhood environments shape child health outcomes. Join virtually/in person for a full day of expert insights and real-world research driving change in child health. cvent.me/8229Py

In a recent thought piece, HPHCIs Chanu Rhee and Michael Klompas explore whether current sepsis definitions are too broad—leading to aggressive treatment for patients who may not need it. They suggest refining definitions to better target those who need urgent, intensive care. tinyurl.com/5n8hyrpd

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute fellow Lauren Violette is featured in a recent Q&A with Healio. She discusses findings from a national survey she and colleagues analyzed where results showed strong support for over-the-counter (OTC) HIV PrEP—especially among people who face barriers to care.

It’s official—we joined Threads 🎉 We’re excited to share our latest research, news, and events in this new space. Follow us to stay updated on the work our researchers are doing and the impact we’re making in #populationhealth tinyurl.com/3zym98bb

The NIH Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Symposium is one week away! We’re excited to share that Izzuddin Aris will be presenting his work on how neighborhood environments impact child health. 📅 Sept.15, 2025 ⏰ 9-5 PM ET 📍 In person/Teams (FREE) Register: 🔗 cvent.me/8229Py

Treating sepsis quickly with antibiotics is critical—but does the order in which they’re given make a difference? HPHCI’s researchers explored this question and found that giving β-lactams before vancomycin was associated with lower mortality in patients with sepsis. Study: tinyurl.com/3tv49ec8

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that affects over a million people in the U.S. Raising awareness is critical and can help save lives. At HPHCI, our researchers are working to advance how we treat and prevent sepsis. Join us this month as we share their work and its meaningful impact.

U.S. newborn screening is entering a new era, marked by the promise of genomic technologies and absence of a key national guidance committee. @mattmotta.bsky.social and I discuss recent events in the newborn screening policy space in a new JAMA Pediatrics Viewpoint. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

In 2024, Hurricane Helene triggered a nationwide shortage of IV fluids after hitting a facility that produced 60% of the country’s supply. It wasn’t the first time extreme weather disrupted the U.S drug supply.

Newborn screening (NBS) saves thousands of lives each year and new genetic advances could help detect even more conditions. But with the 2025 shutdown of the ACHDNC, states now face complex decisions without national guidance.

Looking forward to participating in this webinar to discuss our work on distributional cost-effectiveness analysis in genomic medicine, recently published in Value in Health www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Highlighting our LGBTQ Health Center of Excellence. They are one of five centers of excellence at HPHCI, advancing population health.

New paper! CHeRP faculty @wrightcensored.bsky.social and peers' paper Shifts in U.S. #Pediatric #Obesity #Treatment After the AAP Guidelines is featured in Pediatrics! Read More Here: buff.ly/6gfJvvG

Highlighting our Center for Sepsis Epidemiology and Prevention Studies (SEPSIS) SEPSIS is one of five centers of excellence at HPHCI, advancing population health.

Congratulations to HPHCI's @hadleyssmith.bsky.social or her latest publication being selected for Value in Health’s "Editor's Choice" for August 2025! 🎉 Thank you to ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research for highlighting this impactful work.

New article! CHeRP faculty Isdin Oke and team's paper Association of #Childhood #Neighborhood Opportunity with #Retinopathy of Prematurity Neighborhood Opportunity and Retinopathy of Prematurity is featured in Am J Ophthalmol! Read more here: buff.ly/zZQFStC

Highlighting our Precision Medicine Translational Research Center (PROMoTeR) PROMoTeR is one of five centers of excellence at HPHCI, advancing population health.