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Sep 3, 2021

MACRA Palliative Care Quality Measure Development—Testing Summary Report: Measure Name: Feeling Heard and Understood

The authors describe the results of their national beta field test for a performance measure designed to assess the extent to which patients who used ambulatory palliative care felt heard and understood by their palliative care provider and team.
Research

Sep 3, 2021

MACRA Palliative Care Quality Measure Development—Testing Summary Report: Measure Name: Receiving Desired Help for Pain

The authors describe the results of their national beta field test for a performance measure designed to assess the extent to which patients who used ambulatory palliative care received the help they wanted for their pain.
Video

Jun 18, 2021

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Digital Technologies to Improve Health and Care

John Campbell, professor of general practice and primary care at the University of Exeter, and Brandi Leach, senior analyst at not-for-profit research organisation RAND Europe, discuss how primary care practices can support patients to use digital services.
Commentary

Jun 2, 2021

How COVID-19 Lessons Can Transform U.S. Mental Health Care

It would be a powerful conclusion to the pandemic if Americans reimagined a health system that was resilient against future threats, including the resulting psychological trauma. Policymakers have the opportunity now to cut short the pandemic's long tail of mental illness by taking decisive action.
Research

May 27, 2021

Common Themes in Early State Policy Responses to Substance Use Disorder Treatment During COVID-19

States have made significant policy changes to SUD treatment policies during COVID-19, particularly regarding telehealth and facilitation of remote care. Understanding these changes could help policymakers prioritize guidance during the pandemic and for future health crises.
Research

May 5, 2021

Clinician Perspectives on Methadone Service Delivery and the Use of Telemedicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study

To explore the impact of the pandemic and accompanying policy changes on service delivery, we asked OTP clinicians about changes in care patterns and perceptions of impacts on access and quality.
Research

Apr 28, 2021

Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial of a Text Messaging-Based Intervention for Smoking Cessation Among Young People Experiencing Homelessness

This is the first study to evaluate the feasibility of using a text messaging-based intervention (TMI) for behavior change with 18–25 year olds experiencing homelessness, and the first to test a TMI to provide ongoing support for smoking cessation.
Commentary

Apr 20, 2021

No Patient Left Behind: Considering Equitable Distribution of Telehealth

The pandemic has revealed telemedicine's potential to improve health care delivery and access. Telemedicine could help reach patients who would normally be excluded or alienated by the traditional structure of the health system.
Research Summary

Apr 5, 2021

Improving Behavioral Health Care for Remote Service Members: Three Key Priorities

Service members who are geographically remote from a military treatment facility may face unique challenges accessing high-quality behavioral health care. RAND research identified three key priority areas for the U.S. Department of Defense.
Press

Mar 31, 2021

Geographic Barriers to Behavioral Health Care May Put Remote Service Members at Risk

Remote service members may face challenges accessing and receiving high-quality behavioral health care through the Military Health System, putting them at a greater risk for negative outcomes related to behavioral health issues.
Research

Mar 31, 2021

Behavioral Health Care in the Military Health System: Access and Quality for Remote Service Members

The authors evaluated access and quality of behavioral health care provided to service members who reside remotely from a military treatment facility and compared their care with that received by non-remote personnel.
Research

Mar 18, 2021

Who Is (and Isn't) Receiving Telemedicine Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 has affected telehealth utilization disproportionately. The increase in telemedicine use was greatest among patients in counties with low poverty levels, among patients in metropolitan areas, and among adults compared with children.

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Virtual Support May Expand Breastfeeding

How Does Telehealth Affect Health Care Quality, Access, Equity, and Costs?

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MACRA Palliative Care Quality Measure Development—Testing Summary Report: Measure Name: Feeling Heard and Understood

MACRA Palliative Care Quality Measure Development—Testing Summary Report: Measure Name: Receiving Desired Help for Pain

Digital Technologies to Improve Health and Care

How COVID-19 Lessons Can Transform U.S. Mental Health Care

Common Themes in Early State Policy Responses to Substance Use Disorder Treatment During COVID-19

Clinician Perspectives on Methadone Service Delivery and the Use of Telemedicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study

Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial of a Text Messaging-Based Intervention for Smoking Cessation Among Young People Experiencing Homelessness

No Patient Left Behind: Considering Equitable Distribution of Telehealth

Improving Behavioral Health Care for Remote Service Members: Three Key Priorities

Geographic Barriers to Behavioral Health Care May Put Remote Service Members at Risk

Behavioral Health Care in the Military Health System: Access and Quality for Remote Service Members

Who Is (and Isn't) Receiving Telemedicine Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Virtual Support May Expand Breastfeeding

How Does Telehealth Affect Health Care Quality, Access, Equity, and Costs?

Explore RAND’s Work on this Topic

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MACRA Palliative Care Quality Measure Development—Testing Summary Report: Measure Name: Feeling Heard and Understood

MACRA Palliative Care Quality Measure Development—Testing Summary Report: Measure Name: Receiving Desired Help for Pain

Digital Technologies to Improve Health and Care

How COVID-19 Lessons Can Transform U.S. Mental Health Care

Common Themes in Early State Policy Responses to Substance Use Disorder Treatment During COVID-19

Clinician Perspectives on Methadone Service Delivery and the Use of Telemedicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study

Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial of a Text Messaging-Based Intervention for Smoking Cessation Among Young People Experiencing Homelessness

No Patient Left Behind: Considering Equitable Distribution of Telehealth

Improving Behavioral Health Care for Remote Service Members: Three Key Priorities

Geographic Barriers to Behavioral Health Care May Put Remote Service Members at Risk

Behavioral Health Care in the Military Health System: Access and Quality for Remote Service Members

Who Is (and Isn't) Receiving Telemedicine Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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