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The Center for Health Incentives & Behavioral Economics (CHIBE) at @Penn explores how #behavioraleconomics can improve health. Directed by @kevin_volpp.
University of Pennsylvania
Joined February 2014
Congrats to the Joint Research Practices (JRP) working group for their recognition as a Top Story of 2024 by The PM Report! The JRP is a group of staff and faculty chartered by CHIBE and the @PAIRCenter.
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Why do streaks help us meet our goals? Streaks work for 2 reasons: loss aversion and potential gain, said @katy_milkman. A streak can be motivating for people “because there’s something bright and shiny that they can reach for."
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The flu, COVID, RSV, and pneumonia kill thousands of Americans every year. Effective vaccines for these diseases exist, yet vaccination rates are low. What explains this? @JustinSydnor will join us for a virtual seminar on Feb 26 from 12-1. Register here!
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Will people pay attention to front-of-package food labeling? Christina Roberto argues that nutrition labeling is such a light-touch intervention that even if it influences a small proportion of consumers, it will be cost effective.
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RT @PennMedCSO: Congratulations to @kit_delgadoMD (@UPennEM) on his election to @the_asci! Learn more about Dr. Delgado & his work here➡️ h…
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Dr. @JustinSydnor will join us for a virtual CHIBE seminar on preferences, beliefs, and the demand for vaccinations on February 26 from 12-1 EST. Register here!
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Congrats @kit_delgadoMD!
Congrats to LDI Fellow @kit_delgadoMD on his election to the American Society for Clinical Investigation (@the_asci)! 🎉 One of the few emergency physicians inducted, his work transforms opioid overdose prevention, injury reduction, and acute care.
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-After 3 months, screening rates increased among patients who received a bulk order + outreach letter endorsed by their PCP. -Adding text reminders did not significantly boost uptake. -After 6 months, the effect faded, while screening increased in the control group. 2/2
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Research has shown that self-criticism and shame can stop you from meeting your goals, said @katy_milkman. Instead, reframe the reasons you aren’t exercising as genuine obstacles and devise a plan to overcome them.
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The FDA proposed a front-of-package food label that shows how much 1 serving contributes to recommended amounts of sodium, added sugar and saturated fat, and it rates whether the product has low, medium or high levels of each. Christina Roberto weighs in.
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Has the U.S. cured health care cost growth? Join this @PennLDI talk on Jan 31 from noon to 1 PM. This virtual event will be a conversation with Drs. Melinda J.B. Buntin, Amitabh Chandra, and @ZekeEmanuel, moderated by @rm_werner.
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Seeing a lot of Eagles green today? “It brings all of us happiness when our team wins … and we’re wearing the gear to take those positive feelings to another level,” @katy_milkman says.
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The @American_Heart’s Health Care by Food initiative is offering $100K planning grants to help teams develop proposals to test the health impact of Food Is Medicine interventions. Submit proposals by March 11! Sign up for the Jan 31 webinar to learn more:
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RT @PennMedCSO: Gamification with a support partner & postoperative mobility in older adults undergoing radical cystectomy ft. Daniel Lee (…
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Dr. Christina Roberto says calorie labeling policies "feel like a no-brainer."
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RT @kevin_volpp: Deeply saddened by the passing of our friend Paul Mango - he served on the @PennCHIBE Board from 2009-18. Was all in on…
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CHIBE is saddened to recognize the passing of former external advisory board member Paul Mango, MBA. He was 65 years old.
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@katy_milkman says a New Year’s resolution needs a concrete goal that can be measured: “What do I need to do every day or week to achieve that goal? When and where will I start running or lifting weights?”
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CHIBE Associate Director Dr. @Shivan_Mehta describes how @PennMedicine uses behavioral economics tools to help patients make it easier to take care of their health, while also reducing clinician burden.
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