Targeted outreach can increase use of mail order pharmacies by people with diabetes
New Kaiser Permanente study found a targeted outreach campaign to people with type 2 diabetes encouraged them to use mail order pharmacy services and improved their medication adherence.
Pregnant women who use cannabis more likely to live near a cannabis retailer
Pregnant women who lived near recreational use cannabis retailers were more likely to use cannabis early in their pregnancies, new Kaiser Permanente research found.
Pandemic increased mail order pharmacy use by people with diabetes, but racial disparities persist
Kaiser Permanente study finds less use among Black, Hispanic, and Hawaiian/Pacific Islander patients compared to white and Asian patients.
Flublok vaccine improved protection from flu for older adults
A higher-dose flu vaccine using recombinant technology was associated with 15% fewer flu cases in older patients than the commonly used, standard-dose flu vaccine.
Delivery science bloomed under Division of Research Director Tracy Lieu
Tracy Lieu steps down as director of the Division of Research after a dozen transformative years leading an expansion of delivery science programs.
Food insecurity linked to increased risk of complications in pregnancy
Kaiser Permanente researchers also found no increased risk in those who received food assistance during pregnancy.
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Health Care Delivery and Policy
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