Research and Policy Media Relations Manager
Gavin draws on more than 25 years of experience in communicating about science, medicine and health policy. She focuses mainly on the health services research done by members of the U-M Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, who work to understand and improve the safety, quality, equity and affordability of health care. As part of the Michigan Medicine communication team, she has lead responsibility for primary care and mental health topics. Contact: [email protected]; Twitter: @Karag
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New Michigan Medicine study finds Medicaid expansion helps low-income adults with behavioral health conditions, including addiction and substance use disorders.
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Prescription drug take back events are the best way to properly dispose of unused medications.
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New research links hearing aids to lower risk of dementia, depression and falls in Medicare HMO patients.
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New National Poll on Health Aging finds few older adults don’t take key steps to stay safe and healthy during power outages, severe weather or evacuations.
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A new study finds traditional Medicare spends much more on post-hospital care for people in their 60s than private insurance, but it doesn’t keep patients from being readmitted to the hospital.
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How the U-M turned a former pharmaceutical research campus into a thriving hub of innovation.
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A Michigan-wide effort cut prescription size by nearly a third without increasing patients’ pain or decreasing their satisfaction.
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A new study finds Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) taking part in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) may not be as effective as originally hoped.
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A recent poll found that pets play a major role in older adults’ lives
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Hard data from researchers shows more youth firearm injury research must be done.
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A new study on post-birth pain care patterns finds a decline in opioid prescribing, but also identifies opportunities for more non-opioid-based care.
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Health professionals offer five tips to help older adults stay safe and healthy during excessive heat wave.
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New federal health insurance rule could save on out-of-pocket costs for patients managing chronic conditions.
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“Secret shopper” study reveals 40 percent of primary care clinics will not accept a new patient who takes opioids on an ongoing basis, reducing their access to needed care
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Pneumonia Patients Get Too Many Antibiotics – Especially as They Leave the Hospital
