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All rights reserved. 2014https://mathematica.org/-/media/internet/logo.png?h=68&w=208Mathematica Policy Research All News RSS Feedhttp://www.mathematica-mpr.com/news60{CF89B2E8-DF40-4C77-AE39-71C0C3E1BC92}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/an-innovative-plan-to-improve-primary-care-gets-a-two-year-evaluationAn Innovative Plan to Improve Primary Care Gets a Two-Year EvaluationMathematica releases results from its evaluation of the second year of CMS’ Primary Care First payment model.Tue, 05 Mar 2024 21:38:00 Z{CCD243AF-7063-41AE-A51C-2486AFDAAA53}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/mathematicas-e-w-framework-website-wins-silver-anthem-awardMathematica’s E-W Framework Website Wins Silver Anthem AwardMathematica’s Education to Workforce Indicator Framework website has received a Silver Anthem Award in the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion/Research Projects and Publications category.Wed, 14 Feb 2024 22:11:00 Z{78061CD7-3D99-4EBD-9DFF-ED7A78E97FC6}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/ngan-macdonald-to-lead-new-health-data-offeringNgan MacDonald to Lead Mathematica&#39;s New Health Data Offering<br/>Mathematica announced today that health data expert Ngan MacDonald has joined the company as the director of its latest high-quality health data solution.Tue, 06 Feb 2024 18:11:00 Z{78B0D926-0C3E-4BBE-9F8C-65E2BC91651F}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/new-data-enhances-hospital-cost-toolNew Data Enhances Hospital Cost ToolNew data representing $36 billion in hospital net income from the most recent reporting year is now included in the Hospital Cost Tool, a dashboard created through a partnership between Mathematica, the National Academy for State Health Policy, and Rice University’s Baker Institute.Thu, 25 Jan 2024 19:14:00 Z{9E7095F8-DBA6-4AC9-986E-91FFDB2E9AA6}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/mathematica-comments-on-proposed-rule-to-support-head-start-workforceMathematica Comments on Proposed Rule to Support Head Start WorkforceMathematica submitted comments to the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families on a proposed rule to revise the Head Start Program Performance Standards with the aim of stabilizing the Head Start workforce and improving service quality.Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z{409A4769-5628-4A25-947E-57D9BD2A4FE2}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/mark-thomas-joins-mathematica-as-vice-president-of-children-youth-and-families-divisionMark Thomas Joins Mathematica as Vice President of Strategy and Integration for Children, Youth, and Families DivisionMathematica welcomes Mark Thomas as vice president, strategy and integration, to our Children, Youth, and Families division. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 20:42:00 Z{24082919-0FEB-4F13-A602-63926B11A699}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/lessons-learned-from-five-years-of-identifying-and-addressing-health-related-social-needsLessons Learned from Five Years of Identifying and Addressing Health-Related Social NeedsThe Accountable Health Community Model released valuable insights that can help health care and community-based organizations identify and address health-related social needs.Thu, 11 Jan 2024 17:20:00 Z{8A6AE238-6776-4DA6-A5AC-0BBC2A018F68}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/improving-work-and-family-outcomes-for-tanf-recipientsImproving Work and Family Outcomes for TANF RecipientsMathematica provided recommendations to improve measurement of employment and family stability outcomes for families that will participate in a new Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) pilot program.Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:13:36 Z{42EC9196-FF50-4556-8764-6BD4A878DC25}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/improving-public-well-being-together-in-2024Improving Public Well-Being Together in 2024Building on decades of mission-driven partnerships to advance public well-being, Mathematica is proud to announce a series of new projects for 2024 that will propel us on our journey to shaping an equitable and just world where evidence drives decisions for global impact.Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:23:02 Z{E5777894-2796-470F-A2C4-FDE7F79755FA}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/mathematica-awarded-69-million-cms-contract-to-enhance-medicaid-and-chip-qualityMathematica Awarded $69 Million CMS Contract to Enhance Medicaid and CHIP Quality and Support InnovationMathematica was selected to continue their support of the Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Quality Measurement and Improvement Program.Wed, 03 Jan 2024 19:40:00 Z{4E021774-B25D-4150-8A40-BE9B128B5B78}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/meeting-child-care-needs-in-tribal-nationsMeeting Child Care Needs in Tribal NationsMathematica provided recommendations to the Office of Child Care within the Administration for Children and Families for strengthening the Tribally-administered Child Care and Development Fund by making the program more collaborative, tailored, and accessible for Tribal communities.Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z{9D026EC8-1203-41EA-95A6-22DE7D82383B}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/exploring-disparities-in-equitable-access-to-nutrition-assistanceExploring Disparities in Equitable Access to Nutrition AssistanceThe American Journal of Public Health and Mathematica have partnered to publish a special issue focused on ongoing inequities in access to and participation in nutrition assistance services and supports, as well as actionable insights into policies that can break down access barriers.Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:57:00 Z{FF07A99C-9B78-46F7-A747-770185F35B6B}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/a-year-end-message-from-ceo-paul-deckerA Year-End Message from CEO Paul DeckerWe partner with people and organizations around the world to improve public well-being through the use of data and evidence. And as the year comes to a close, we want to wish everyone a peaceful, safe, and happy holiday season.Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Z{2FCE64CC-CC58-4BE8-BCE7-30DFE654B76C}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/measuring-agras-impact-transforming-agricultural-systems-and-improving-climate-resilienceMeasuring AGRA’s Impact on Transforming Agricultural Systems and Improving Climate Resilience of FarmersMathematica will begin its work to support AGRA in implementing its monitoring, evaluation, and learning strategy that the two organizations previously co-developed.Mon, 18 Dec 2023 16:35:00 Z{7985CBFC-5A5A-4228-ADDC-EB6C553E0A50}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/transforming-primary-care-requires-continued-investment-and-collaborationTransforming Primary Care Requires Continued Investment and Collaboration with Wider Health Care SystemEnhanced payments and additional supports to primary care practices improved care and reduced emergency department visits and hospital admissions, according to the final report from Mathematica’s evaluation of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid’s Services' Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+) Model.Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:11:00 Z{0369D915-6D8E-4BF5-9872-D92C8CB9A404}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/closing-gaps-in-environmental-justice-researchClosing Gaps in Environmental Justice ResearchMathematica provided recommendations to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy in response to its request for information to assist in developing a coordinated federal strategy to identify and address gaps in science, data, and research related to environmental justice. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 16:20:00 Z{537D42FF-702F-427A-B2BB-FAE5F47D6D11}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/new-medicaid-and-chip-scorecard-increases-program-transparency-to-drive-improvementsNew Medicaid and CHIP Scorecard Increases Program Transparency to Drive ImprovementsMathematica’s health experts assisted the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in creating its new 2023 Medicaid & Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Scorecard, which provides a clear look at agency and state-reported data to improve transparency about the administration and outcomes of these programs.Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:06:40 Z{5F3E3B7C-1CF3-4A67-B325-69B31BFEA534}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/mathematica-provides-comments-on-bipartisan-draft-esra-reauthorization-billMathematica Provides Comments on Bipartisan Draft ESRA Reauthorization BillMathematica provided comments to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee regarding its draft bipartisan legislation called the Advancing Research in Education Act (AREA).Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:55:41 Z{74782AA5-9B59-4C16-BDE3-C10E49B9E1C1}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/introducing-mathematica-globalIntroducing Mathematica GlobalMathematica today announced the introduction of Mathematica Global, the new name for the company’s International Research unit. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Z{7FE2970F-8D2A-49F2-9EBE-690C748B2A2E}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/econsults-can-lower-costs-and-improve-access-to-specialty-careeConsults Can Lower Costs and Improve Access to Specialty CareMathematica recently released findings from a pilot study demonstrating the potential for eConsults to expand access to specialty care and reduce costs within a commercial beneficiary population.Mon, 11 Dec 2023 17:12:00 Z{BAE8B4C9-130C-4FA9-AC49-51C75ED75C38}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/substantial-decrease-in-medicare-drug-prices-possible-under-inflation-reduction-actSubstantial Decrease in Medicare Drug Prices Possible Under Inflation Reduction ActPrices for some Medicare drugs could decrease substantially under the Inflation Reduction Act, according to a new study by Mathematica.Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:38:00 Z{5DE3B923-C213-4E4B-975B-3593CE49E3C4}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/mathematica-receives-score-of-100-on-the-human-rights-campaign-foundations-2023-2024-corporateMathematica Receives Score of 100 on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023–2024 Corporate Equality Index for Third YearFor the third year, Mathematica has received a score of 100 on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023–2024 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:05:29 Z{89AF1F83-BCFE-464D-8A5A-751553F506C0}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/mathematica-provides-recommendations-to-strengthen-education-depts-proposed-research-programMathematica Provides Recommendations to Strengthen Education Dept.’s Proposed Research ProgramPolicy research and data analytics firm Mathematica provided recommendations to the U.S. Department of Education to strengthen the development of a proposed new research program within the department’s Institute of Education Sciences.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Z{948994EE-FF15-43D4-B46B-588D0E4ED499}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/despite-increased-labor-costs-nationally-hospitals-saw-record-profits-during-pandemicDespite Increased Labor Costs Nationally, Hospitals Saw Record Profits During PandemicA report from Mathematica and the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) shows that profit margins for U.S. hospitals rose in 2020 and 2021, despite growing labor and other operating costs.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:55:00 Z{B9E3939C-5856-498D-8CA7-1A3ECF93C906}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/mathematica-weighs-in-on-proposed-hhs-disability-nondiscrimination-ruleMathematica Weighs in on Proposed HHS Disability Nondiscrimination RuleMathematica provided comments to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in support of the HHS’s proposed rule that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in federally funded HHS programs.Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:27:49 Z{9C7CF8DE-27E5-4EA8-97C2-9FA9D1617A67}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/combining-expertise-in-data-policy-and-practice-to-improve-public-healthCombining Expertise in Data, Policy, and Practice to Improve Public HealthMathematica heads to the American Public Health Association’s 2023 Meeting & Expo to share and learn about the latest advances in public health.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:15:00 Z{F98073E6-329A-40E0-AE2E-F4D8003BB794}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/mathematica-achieves-advanced-tier-status-in-the-amazon-web-services-partner-networkMathematica Achieves Advanced Tier Status in the Amazon Web Services Partner NetworkMathematica has been recognized by Amazon Web Services for its expertise with the AWS cloud platform, deep bench of AWS-certified staff, and long-standing record of customer satisfaction.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Z{98E1F0FD-B7D0-46BA-883C-B087FF3494A7}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/partnering-with-fns-on-major-studies-to-strengthen-nutrition-assistance-policy-and-programsPartnering with FNS on Major Studies to Strengthen Nutrition Assistance Policy and ProgramsMathematica will partner with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service on 22 new contracts to strengthen nutrition policies and programs, including two of the largest contracts ever offered for Child Nutrition Programs and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program studies.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Z{3DF2489B-00DD-4FE3-B49C-1B9436CA00E2}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/expanded-access-to-end-of-life-care-shows-promise-for-improving-care-quality-and-reducing-medicareExpanded Access to End-of-Life Care Shows Promise for Improving Care Quality and Reducing Medicare ExpendituresAn article from Health Affairs reports impacts from the evaluation of the Medicare Care Choices Model, which found improved end-of-life care, lowered Medicare expenditures, and increased hospice use.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 19:15:00 Z{159FD62A-35BC-4224-9CE8-D72C19F19938}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/james-mabli-named-vice-president-of-mathematicas-children-youth-and-families-divisionJames Mabli Named Vice President of Mathematica’s Children, Youth, and Families DivisionMathematica has promoted James Mabli to Vice President, Children, Youth, and Families Division in the company’s Human Services unit. In his new role, Mabli will manage and direct the work of the division, which focuses on nutrition, children’s early learning, criminal justice, and family strengthening.Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Z{EA7DBD5C-330C-4264-8657-3D6C9237B49B}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/mathematica-remembers-anita-summersMathematica Remembers Anita SummersEconomist, educator, and Mathematica board member Anita Summers passed away on October 22, 2023, peacefully in her home at the age of 98. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Z{C11C8280-9262-49FE-BC6F-F874A02FE7EE}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/cmss-million-hearts-model-lowered-heart-disease-and-stroke-incidence-by-nearly-4-percent-among-highCMS’s Million Hearts&#174; Model Lowered Heart Disease and Stroke Incidence by Nearly 4 Percent Among High- and Medium-Risk PatientsA final report from Mathematica and collaborators at RAND and the University of Colorado found that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Million Hearts® Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Risk Reduction Model reduced the incidence of first-time heart attacks and strokes for high- and medium-risk Medicare beneficiaries by 3 to 4 percent and reduced the death rate by more than 4 percent.Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:23:00 Z{57498590-37FC-4332-B02F-70817C0E554C}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/celebrating-national-disability-employment-awareness-month-with-evidence-to-advance-accessCelebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month with Evidence to Advance Access and EquityMathematica is proud to partner with federal and state agencies and nonprofit organizations to generate new evidence on programs and policies that can dismantle barriers to employment and advance access and equity for people with disabilities.Tue, 10 Oct 2023 15:37:00 Z{E9357B21-7BB4-40CE-9B2F-F4F832BC54C5}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/mathematica-announces-winners-of-inaugural-patricia-a-king-excellence-in-dei-awardMathematica Announces Winners of Inaugural Patricia A. King Excellence in DEI AwardMathematica announces the first employee recipients of its new Patricia A. King Excellence in DEI Award: survey analyst Jenn Acosta, project associate Beth Dziedzic, senior data analytics developer Ollie Johnson, principal researcher Megan Shoji, and senior director of health equity Deliya Wesley.Mon, 09 Oct 2023 17:15:00 Z{DBA0D200-47E8-4CFF-B50F-1E19DD62136D}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/jill-feldman-honored-with-2023-charles-metcalf-leadership-awardJill Feldman Honored with 2023 Charles Metcalf Leadership AwardJill Feldman, a senior communications manager at Mathematica, was selected to receive the company’s 2023 Charles Metcalf Leadership Award. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:14:32 Z{8365ACB2-559C-4538-BAC2-7D450886A0B7}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/elizabeth-linos-wins-the-23rd-david-n-kershaw-award-and-prizeElizabeth Linos Wins the 23rd David N. Kershaw Award and PrizeAs the 23rd winner of the David N. Kershaw Award and Prize, Linos joins a distinguished group of professionals under age 40 who have made significant contributions to the field of public policy.Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Z{BC78D62B-DC9B-4725-9899-F02BED4C87E2}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/mathematica-comments-on-ombs-proposed-regulations-for-statistical-agenciesMathematica Comments on OMB’s Proposed Regulations for Statistical AgenciesMathematica provided comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on its proposed regulations that provide direction to statistical agencies and units pursuant to Title III of the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 (Evidence Act).Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Z{88D407B8-6BA8-4758-9437-0E869D2DFC4B}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/mathematica-provides-insights-on-equitable-health-care-access-and-outcomes-at-the-nationalMathematica Provides Insights on Equitable Health Care Access and Outcomes at the National Association of Medicaid Directors Annual ConferenceExperts from Mathematica will join the Medicaid community at NAMD this year to discuss ways we can improve systems and advance equity.Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:48:00 Z{9670B41C-F62D-46D4-9C62-AD67FE2B450E}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/mathematica-shares-insights-in-response-to-senator-cassidys-white-paper-on-artificial-intelligenceMathematica Shares Insights in Response to Senator Cassidy’s White Paper on Artificial IntelligenceMathematica provided feedback on a white paper released by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, on artificial intelligence (AI) and the technology’s potential benefits and risks to society.Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:30:27 Z{40D17850-223D-407C-9E96-1331091A3E2E}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/mathematica-usaid-partner-on-new-tool-to-meet-emissions-targets-for-the-agriculture-forestryMathematica to Develop USAID’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculator for the Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Use SectorsMathematica today announced that it will partner with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the international development firm ECODIT to develop a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions calculator for agriculture, forestry, and land use (AFOLU) projects.Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Z{F8038D74-89E2-42C7-BCC4-57AB2B4511B9}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/mathematicas-cleo-jacobs-johnson-tapped-as-director-of-dei-implementation-and-engagementMathematica’s Cleo Jacobs Johnson Tapped as Director of DEI Implementation and EngagementMathematica has promoted Cleo Jacobs Johnson to director of DEI implementation and engagement. In her new role, Jacobs Johnson will oversee Mathematica’s day-to-day DEI operations and strategic plan implementation and will continue to lead Mathematica’s internal DEI engagement efforts.Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:59:54 Z{6161E137-48D8-47F3-9D01-2057673C7757}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/truveta-and-mathematica-partner-to-advance-public-health-and-health-equity-with-real-world-dataTruveta and Mathematica Partner to Advance Public Health and Health Equity with Real-World DataTruveta, a leading electronic health record (EHR) data and analytics company, and Mathematica, a policy research and data analytics consultancy, today announced a partnership to advance medical research in the areas of public health surveillance, health equity, and maternal health.Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:29:05 Z{F31AF443-AEEE-4F28-9F43-A359A6A88901}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/home-and-community-based-services-experts-convene-in-baltimoreHome and Community-Based Services Experts Convene in BaltimoreMathematica’s decades-long experience analyzing home and community-based services data and policy will be on full display this week as a contingent of the company’s researchers, consultants, and data scientists convene at the 2023 HCBS Conference in Baltimore. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 17:59:00 Z{81C254C4-FAE7-4FD1-BACD-B1CA1133634E}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/mathematica-and-newwave-partner-to-transform-new-jerseys-medicaid-data-qualityMathematica and NewWave Partner to Transform New Jersey’s Medicaid Data QualityMathematica partnered with NewWave to implement Imersis for, the cloud-based data quality tool, for the New Jersey Department of Health. The results were extremely beneficial for the state. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 19:17:00 Z{5F5D5330-DCE7-4B4D-A066-A220EB9F29E1}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/our-products-and-solutions-advance-the-state-medicaid-conversation-at-mesc-2023Our Products and Solutions Advance the State Medicaid Conversation at MESC 2023Mathematica shares their experience using and improving Medicaid data at the 2023 Medicaid Enterprise Systems Conference in Denver, Colorado.Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:31:00 Z{B461BAFB-E542-441D-BC6D-8B298629EA5B}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/new-tools-help-public-health-officials-use-wastewater-data-to-identify-disease-outbreaksNew Tools Help Public Health Officials Use Wastewater Data to Identify Disease OutbreaksPublic health officials looking to use wastewater monitoring for early warnings of COVID-19 and other outbreaks can now access the Covid-SURGE toolkit to reliably identify outbreaks in real time.Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Z{B27B9858-EB8B-4D8B-A00C-7F27AA74DAC0}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/mathematicas-expertise-in-advanced-analytics-and-medicaid-chip-data-enhances-race-ethnicity-dataMathematica’s Expertise in Advanced Analytics and Medicaid/CHIP Data Enhances Race/Ethnicity DataFor the first time in agency history, the Center for Medicaid & CHIP Services (CMCS) can produce estimates of the racial/ethnic distribution of enrollees in the Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) that include all enrollees.Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Z{3407C808-463D-48FC-B64A-C11948E08C73}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/climawatch-tool-helps-communities-focus-resources-to-address-heat-related-health-impactsClimaWATCH Tool Helps Communities Focus Resources to Address Heat-Related Health Impacts and InequitiesMathematica has launched ClimaWATCH, a new data dashboard that highlights how heat waves have impacted health care use and spending and magnified inequity across the country at the local, state, and national levels, focusing on Medicaid beneficiaries.Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Z{A76B6ADB-F7CD-41DF-AC37-FC782A292C0A}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/mathematica-joins-state-health-policy-community-to-explore-innovative-public-health-solutionsMathematica Joins State Health Policy Community to Explore Innovative Public Health Solutions at NASHPMathematica experts will join the state health community at the National Academy for State Health Policy’s 36th annual conference in Boston, Massachusetts.Mon, 14 Aug 2023 21:11:00 Z{DE760292-54E5-4B02-B199-90A68417182F}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/primary-care-provided-at-home-doesnt-reduce-hospital-use-study-findsPrimary Care Provided at Home Doesn’t Reduce Hospital Use, Study FindsNew research published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine finds that home-based primary care has not reduced hospitalizations or inpatient spending.Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Z