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Regenstrief Institute's Randall Grout, M.D., M.S., collaborates with the American Academy of Pediatrics to eliminate ambiguity in clinical guidelines. By applying informatics tools and techniques, Dr. Grout and the Partnership for Policy Implementation are helping create clearer, actionable guidelines that improve care quality, standardize workflows and reduce variability. https://lnkd.in/geKQKtth

Shelley Johns, PsyD, encourages cancer survivors to focus on what is most meaningful to them during the holiday season. Prioritizing authentic actions can bring comfort and clarity, even amid stress and uncertainty. https://lnkd.in/gFZ5GNZy

A pilot study being led by Regenstrief Institute research scientist Marianne Matthias, PhD, will address health inequities in chronic pain and depression, has received NIH funding to move to a full-scale clinical trial. The EQUIPD study empowers Black patients with chronic pain and depression to explore non-medication options that align with their values, preferences and lifestyles. This next phase will evaluate the intervention's effectiveness and potential for system-wide implementation. https://lnkd.in/gqHyD45h

Shelley Johns, PsyD, sheds light on why the holiday season can be especially challenging for cancer survivors. Stress, meaningful moments and uncertainties about the future often intensify fear of recurrence during this time. https://lnkd.in/gFZ5GNZy

Regenstrief's Drs. Johanne Eliacin and Marianne Matthias received recognition for the prestigious 2024 Barbara Thompson Award for Excellence in Research on Military and Veteran Families. The article, "Findings from a Peer-Facilitated, Social Isolation Intervention in the Veterans Health Administration Healthcare System: A Mixed-Methods, Pilot Feasibility Study," was selected from more than 700 eligible publications. The award, established in 2015, honors groundbreaking research addressing the unique needs of military and veteran families. https://lnkd.in/gm5APERX

A study by the CDC's VISION Network, including Regenstrief's Brian Dixon, PhD, MPA, and Shaun Grannis, M.D., M.S., shows COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy cuts the risk of COVID-related emergency visits or urgent care by 52%. The study underscores the importance of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, as protection wanes over time, similar to the flu vaccine. https://lnkd.in/gzXu6UWd

A new final rule issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for a mandatory alternative payment model called the Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model aims to improve the number of life-saving kidney transplants for patients whose kidneys have failed. Studies conducted by Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine researchers Rachel Patzer, PhD, MPH; Katie Ross-Driscoll, PhD, MPH; and Adam Wilk, PhD; were repeatedly cited throughout the CMS final rule. The new rule will test whether performance-based upside or downside risk payments increase access to kidney transplants for patients with end-stage kidney disease while maintaining or improving the quality of care and reducing Medicare costs. https://lnkd.in/gppYHCWV

A study from Regenstrief and Indiana University researcher Dr. Shelley Johns sheds light on the role of mindfulness in supporting advance care planning for adults with advanced cancers and their family caregivers. By addressing emotional barriers, mindfulness practices improve quality of life and enhance decision-making readiness in patients and caregivers alike. Researchers found that mindfulness training tailored for cancer patients help reduce avoidant coping strategies, facilitating essential conversations about care preferences and end-of-life planning. https://lnkd.in/gfJRDx9x

Brian Dixon, PhD, MPA, has been named director of the Regenstrief Institute’s Clem McDonald Center for Biomedical Informatics effective December 1, 2024. He has served as interim director since June 1, 2022. Dr. Dixon is a trailblazer in the burgeoning fields of population and public health informatics and has received national recognition for his efforts to make population and public health data accessible. https://lnkd.in/dgMAYwwM

One of the first studies to compare patient-clinician conversations with electronic health records (EHRs) reveals significant gaps in documentation. Led by Michael Weiner, M.D., and Richard M. Frankel, PhD, of Regenstrief Institute, IU School of Medicine and the VA, the study calls for EHRs to be more active tools for improving care and outcomes. Regenstrief Institute co-authors, in addition to Drs. Weiner and Frankel, are research scientists Nicholas Rattray, PhD, and April Savoy, PhD, and affiliate scientist Ann Cottingham, MAR, M.A. https://lnkd.in/deSiJZtQ