Signaling Support Isn’t Enough. We Must Take Action to Eliminate Racial Disparities
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Signaling Support Isn’t Enough. We Must Take Action to Eliminate Racial Disparities

Racial disparities and inequities in life outcomes have remained wide and persistent despite many years of supportive rhetoric from well-meaning politicians, corporate leaders, and thought leaders. Now we need action. Read about evidence-based solutions for your community.
Health Care Regains More than 40 Percent of Jobs Lost, But Impact of COVID Resurgence Lies Ahead

Health Care Regains More than 40 Percent of Jobs Lost

But the impact of a Covid-19 resurgence lies ahead. See our analysis on health care job gains in dental, ambulatory, and nursing facilities.
Disease Surveillance and Data Quality

Disease Surveillance Has Never Been More Vital

Learn how we helped Michigan create a disease surveillance system that has been central to the state's Covid-19 response.
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Advancing Health of Vulnerable and Publicly Insured Populations

Through research and analytics, technology, advisory services, and program implementation, we help federal and state agencies and other organizations improve health outcomes. Our solutions are more than road maps for improvement—they are a driving force for innovation.

Altarum News and Updates

News and Updates

Four Key Strategies for Addressing Opioid Misuse Among Rural Expectant Mothers 

Meeting the complex needs of rural, perinatal women with SUDs and their children requires a multi-pronged approach. 

June 29, 2020

CenteringPregnancy Model May Yield Higher Patient Satisfaction Ratings 

A new study from Altarum suggests the CenteringPregnancy model of care may help improve access to care among expectant mothers. 

June 22, 2020

Five Federal Policies We Need Now to Improve Nursing Homes and Respond to Covid-19

Anne Montgomery and Sarah Slocum, co-directors of Altarum’s Program to Improve Eldercare, share five federal policies that should be enacted to ensure nursing home residents receive adequate protection from the novel coronavirus and future pandemics.

June 09, 2020

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Reducing Opioid Use Disorders Among New Mothers 

Learn how our trainings have helped WIC and community health centers in Texas address opioid misuse among new mothers through improved screening and referrals.

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SmileConnect®

Our integrated oral health care model is used by states and counties to ensure more children are getting preventive dental care. 

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Expanding Access to Long-Term Supportive Services 

Altarum is implementing a new model of care for elders that ensures they receive the care they need to live comfortably at an affordable cost.

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Using Data to Advance Care in the Military Health System

Learn how our data insights lead to higher satisfaction rates among Defense Health Agency patients.

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Managing Care of Dual-Eligible Beneficiaries 

We created an application that renders patient care plans from a consolidated-clinical document architecture, facilitating care coordination among dual-eligibles.

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Disease Surveillance and Data Quality

We created a web-based system for reporting and disseminating disease outbreak information from providers to public health officials.

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