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Pardee RAND’s academic programs all incorporate real-world policy research.
Oct 4, 2024
The authors describe a model for estimating the effects of climate change on the prevalence of four common chronic conditions and the resulting effects on demand for the drugs to treat them.
Mahshid Abir, Raffaele Vardavas, Zohan Hasan Tariq, Emily Hoch, Emily Lawson, Sydney Cortner
Sep 30, 2024
This research brief summarizes an evaluation of the implementation, outcomes, and characteristics of the Los Angeles County Rapid Diversion Program, a pretrial diversion program for people with a mental health diagnosis or substance use disorder.
Stephanie Brooks Holliday, Elizabeth Marsolais, Samantha Matthews
In this report, the authors evaluate the Los Angeles County Rapid Diversion Program (RDP) implementation, case outcomes for individuals who participate in RDP, and strengths and areas for improvement.
Sep 24, 2024
RAND researchers present findings from the qualitative arm of the America's Military and Veteran Caregivers: Hidden Heroes Emerging from the Shadows research project, sharing insights from interviews with U.S. military and veteran caregivers.
Priya Gandhi, Kayla M. Williams, Rajeev Ramchand
Sep 19, 2024
This study investigates the impact of heat events on unexpected mortality, using deaths investigated by the Medical Examiner in Los Angeles County. We find increases in mortality during heat events, especially among homeless people.
Lawrence Baker, Roland Sturm
Sep 16, 2024
In this report, the authors summarize for the nonscientific community how current and emerging nucleic acid biosurveillance techniques work, describe their capabilities and limitations, and discuss the promise of emerging technologies.
Sara Duhachek Muggy, Mary Avriette, Derek Roberts, Kristin J. Leuschner
The authors analyze the relationship between extreme heat events in Los Angeles County and increases in (1) emergency medical services, (2) emergency room visits, (3) deaths investigated by the medical examiner, and (4) bookings for violent offenses.
Roland Sturm, Lawrence Baker, Avery Krovetz
Sep 13, 2024
This literature and case study review summarizes information on integrating equity considerations into watershed management, including dimensions and definitions of equity; water management functions; and existing data, tools, guidance documents.
Linnea Warren May, Michelle E. Miro, Loveline Chizobam Phillips
Sep 9, 2024
In this cohort study of nontraumatic dental emergency department visits among children enrolled in Florida Medicaid, the introduction of a managed care plan was associated with an increase in the number of pediatric emergency department visits.
Lawrence Baker, Elizabeth L. Munnich, Ashley M. Kranz
Sep 4, 2024
In this report, the authors present findings from the process and outcome evaluation of two court-based programs funded by the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) for youth with significant clinical needs in Los Angeles County.
Laura Whitaker, Sarita D. Lee, Aarya Suryavanshi, Sierra Smucker, Tara Laila Blagg, Marylou Gilbert, Susan Turner, Dionne Barnes-Proby, Stephanie Brooks Holliday
Aug 27, 2024
This toolkit aims to be an essential guide to help community-based organizations foster understanding, enhance response efficacy, and promote positive engagement with Asian American community members facing racism-related challenges.
Jennifer Bouey, Lu Dong, Grace Tang, Stacey Yi, Lynn Hu, Douglas Yeung, June Lim, Steven Zhang, Yannan Li
Aug 26, 2024
This paper introduces an economic model to describe hospital nurses' supply and wage dynamics during the COVID-19 pandemic. The model was used to assess impacts on nurse labor markets and depict how the pandemic disrupted nurse demand, supply, and wages.
Raffaele Vardavas, Pedro Nascimento de Lima, Lawrence Baker, Christina Crowley, Katherine Grace Carman, Mahshid Abir
