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Jan 7, 2025

Typical Cost of Developing a New Drug Is Skewed by Few High-Cost Outliers

The typical cost of developing new medications may not be as high as generally believed, with a few ultra-costly medications skewing public discussions about the cost of pharmaceutical research and development, according to a new RAND study.
Dec 5, 2024

Jude Blanchette Named Distinguished Tang Chair in China Research; Tapped to Lead RAND's China Research Center

Jude Blanchette, a leading expert on China's political landscape, has been named the inaugural director of the RAND China Research Center and Distinguished Tang Chair in China Research at nonpartisan, nonprofit RAND.
Dec 3, 2024

Two-Thirds of the Growth in High Intensity Hospital Stays Not Explained by Changes in Patient Demographics or Pre-Existing Comorbidities

In five states over nearly a decade, hospitals have increased how frequently they document patients as needing the highest intensity care, which has led to hospitals receiving billions in extra payments from health plans and government programs.
Dec 3, 2024

Cognitive Ability, Functional Limitations, and Physical Health Predict Dementia Later in Life

The risk of developing dementia later in life is strongly predicted by a person's cognitive ability, functional limitations, and physical health as many as 20 years before onset of the illness.
Nov 25, 2024

RAND Campaign Raises More Than $466 Million

RAND successfully completed its Tomorrow Demands Today fundraising campaign, raising $466 million to help expand the capacity of RAND and the Pardee RAND Graduate School to solve humanity's biggest problems.
Nov 20, 2024

Larger Pay Increases and Better Benefits Could Support Teacher Retention

Larger pay increases and better benefits could help keep U.S. K–12 teachers in the teacher workforce.
Oct 30, 2024

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Depression Care in Low-Income Countries Can Improve Mental Health, Physical Health, and Family Dynamics

Treating people in low-income countries for major depressive disorder can also help improve their physical health and household members' well-being, demonstrating that mental health treatments can be cost effective.
Oct 11, 2024

RAND Statement on Former Trustee Ratan N. Tata

RAND notes with sadness the passing of Ratan N. Tata, the former chairman of Indian conglomerate Tata Group and former member of RAND's Board of Trustees. He was 86.
Oct 9, 2024

RAND AI Security Project Receives Funding Commitment Through The Audacious Project

Recognizing the potential impact of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) on society, The Audacious Project, a collaborative funding initiative housed at TED, has committed approximately $38 million to RAND and METR for Canary, a new research collaboration designed to help make future AI systems safer.
Oct 8, 2024

Statement about David C. Gompert: Former President of RAND Europe and National Security Advisor to U.S. Presidents

RAND mourns the recent passing of David C. Gompert, who expanded the reach of RAND Europe while serving as its president from 1999 to 2002 and separately advised four U.S. presidents on national security issues. He was 78.
Oct 3, 2024

Statement About F. Stephen Larrabee

RAND notes with profound regret the death of F. Stephen Larrabee, a specialist in European affairs and transatlantic security and one of several RAND analysts whose research is credited with laying the foundation for the U.S. approach to the expansion of NATO into Eastern Europe in the 1990s.
Sep 30, 2024

L.A. Court Diversion Program for People with Behavioral Health Problems Demonstrates Promise, but Needs More Resources

A Los Angeles County program to divert some people with behavioral health problems from the criminal court system has demonstrated significant success, but could be improved with increased funding for additional court staff and treatment resources.

Recent News Releases

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Typical Cost of Developing a New Drug Is Skewed by Few High-Cost Outliers

Jude Blanchette Named Distinguished Tang Chair in China Research; Tapped to Lead RAND's China Research Center

Two-Thirds of the Growth in High Intensity Hospital Stays Not Explained by Changes in Patient Demographics or Pre-Existing Comorbidities

Cognitive Ability, Functional Limitations, and Physical Health Predict Dementia Later in Life

RAND Campaign Raises More Than $466 Million

Larger Pay Increases and Better Benefits Could Support Teacher Retention

Depression Care in Low-Income Countries Can Improve Mental Health, Physical Health, and Family Dynamics

RAND Statement on Former Trustee Ratan N. Tata

RAND AI Security Project Receives Funding Commitment Through The Audacious Project

Statement about David C. Gompert: Former President of RAND Europe and National Security Advisor to U.S. Presidents

Statement About F. Stephen Larrabee

L.A. Court Diversion Program for People with Behavioral Health Problems Demonstrates Promise, but Needs More Resources

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Recent News Releases

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Typical Cost of Developing a New Drug Is Skewed by Few High-Cost Outliers

Jude Blanchette Named Distinguished Tang Chair in China Research; Tapped to Lead RAND's China Research Center

Two-Thirds of the Growth in High Intensity Hospital Stays Not Explained by Changes in Patient Demographics or Pre-Existing Comorbidities

Cognitive Ability, Functional Limitations, and Physical Health Predict Dementia Later in Life

RAND Campaign Raises More Than $466 Million

Larger Pay Increases and Better Benefits Could Support Teacher Retention

Depression Care in Low-Income Countries Can Improve Mental Health, Physical Health, and Family Dynamics

RAND Statement on Former Trustee Ratan N. Tata

RAND AI Security Project Receives Funding Commitment Through The Audacious Project

Statement about David C. Gompert: Former President of RAND Europe and National Security Advisor to U.S. Presidents

Statement About F. Stephen Larrabee

L.A. Court Diversion Program for People with Behavioral Health Problems Demonstrates Promise, but Needs More Resources

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