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New research from @Shivan_Mehta (@pminnovation.bsky.social / @PennGIHep) out in @jamanetworkopen.com suggests that at-home blood pressure monitors & texted reminders could help improve blood pressure control for at-risk patients tinyurl.com/2m4yad8b

In the Loop or On the Loop: The Conundrum of AI Clinical Decision Support Penn Nudges in Health Care Symposium Focuses on the Human-Machine Interface

The 2025 Penn Medicine Nudges in Health Care Symposium discussed how AI can be leveraged to improve clinical decision support.

(@kitdelgado.bsky.social, thanks to @pennldi.bsky.social for the recap)
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Tracking online review language in real time could help health systems identify access barriers & improve patient care ft. @LSouthwickHSPH (@pminnovation.bsky.social), Raina Merchant, @agarwalEM (@UPennEM), @nsehgal.bsky.social & @sharathguntuku (@CIS_Penn) jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

@pennmedicine.bsky.social’s Deeply Rooted Leadership in Nature (LeadIN) program trains Philly teens to green their neighborhoods ft. James Wright, Dianne Uwayo, Nicole Thomas (@pminnovation.bsky.social), Eugenia South & @RainaMerchant (@UPennEM) @PennUHL_ @pennldi.bsky.social tinyurl.com/5c5v4tsz

Learning health system strategies in the AI era - npj Health Systems npj Health Systems - Learning health system strategies in the AI era

This perspective discusses learning health systems and strategies to support their operationalization in the "AI era."

CHTI supports translation of evidence into practice at Penn Medicine & the P30-funded #LHS training program Penn PORTAL. Grateful for the mention!

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In this study, a feedback intervention increased opioid guideline adherence from 57% to 72% without compromising patients’ ability to manage pain. @jama.com @kitdelgado.bsky.social jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

🚨 New preprint on AI persuasion and public health 🚨

A 3-min conversation with GPT-4o nudged HPV-vax-hesitant parents (who obv knew it was AI & consented!)—BUT reading standard public-health material still outperformed chatbots in impact and longevity. Details below 👇

Penn Medicine's transformation playbook - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis Healthcare organizations are increasingly seeking scalable solutions that improve access, boost efficiency and support workforce well-being. At Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine, two such initiatives a...

"We look for opportunities to share infrastructure, learnings and support models across projects." Read more from @pennmedicine.bsky.social Chief Transformation Officer Raina Merchant on reimagining care, including a care-at-home & ambient listening: www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-i...

Out now in JAMA IM: shifting statin prescribing behavior with a default setting. @kitdelgado.bsky.social, @acfanaroff.bsky.social & colleagues saw a huge jump in 90-day statin prescriptions after setting the EHR default to 90 instead of 30 days. This could improve adherence & health! #NudgeUnit

On @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social, @RainaMerchant (@UPennEM/ @PennMedCDH) discussed her work as chief transformation officer for UPHS & the creation of the MyHeartMap Challenge, a comprehensive map of automated defibrillators in Philadelphia tinyurl.com/32ca6y3c

Dr. Raina Merchant: Leading Women 2025 | Modern Healthcare Merchant has rolled out several projects geared toward boosting patient experience, care quality and provider well-being at the Philadelphia academic medical center. For instance, in 2024 she and her ...

Congratulations to our executive director Raina Merchant, who was named one of 30 leading women by Modern Healthcare! Dr. Merchant is VP & Chief Transformation Officer at Penn Medicine.
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A study from @agarwalEM @kitdelgado.bsky.social (@UPennEM) Daniel Lee (@pennsurgery.bsky.social) & Zarina Ali (@PennNSG) found that patients who receive an opioid disposal kit after surgery were more likely to dispose of leftover pills than those who did not @pennldi.bsky.social tinyurl.com/3tnne39z

How do you close the loop with participants of studies/pilots? It's an often overlooked step in innovation and research, but it can help build trust, among other benefits. Our friends at CHIBE and the PAIR Center have put together some best practices for sharing findings with study participants.

We're pleased to share CHTI's 2023-2024 Impact Report! Here you can see highlights from our recent work—in collaboration with clinicians, operations staff, and leaders from across our health system—to transform health and health care at Penn Medicine.
View the report: chti.upenn.edu/impact-reports

Congratulations to @kitdelgado.bsky.social (@UPennEM) on his election to @the-asci.bsky.social! Learn more about Dr. Delgado & his work here➡️ tinyurl.com/4w7s5drb @PennNudgeUnit @pennchibe.bsky.social @PennCECPR @pennldi.bsky.social @PennInjury @dbei-upenn.bsky.social

How to use multi-level nudges and take ideas to scale: A Q&A with Dr. Shivan Mehta    - Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics (CHIBE) Dr. Mehta shares how Penn Medicine uses behavioral economics tools to help patients make it easier to take care of their health, while also reducing clinician burden.

In this insightful Q&A from @pennchibe.bsky.social, Population Health Lab director Shivan Mehta discusses using multi-level nudges to improve uptake of cancer screening + flu vaccination. Plus, 4 principles for designing, evaluating, scaling solutions in health care.

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2025 Nudge Request for Proposals Submit an idea to improve care delivery and outcomes for the chance to get behavioral change support and expertise!

🏆 We here in @pennmedicine.bsky.social's Nudge Unit are happy to announce a new request for proposals to receive support from our team to design, test, and implement behavior change interventions in health care. Apply by *Feb 28*!

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Dr. Kilaru is a leader of Penn Medicine's PATH program – Practical Alternative to Hospitalization, one such program for delivering acute care at home. Learn more on our website: chti.upenn.edu/path

The AHCAH waiver program allows hospitals to deliver acute medical care for Medicare and Medicaid patients at home. @hashemzikry.bsky.social, CHTI's Austin Kilaru & David Schriger sought to find out what types of hospitals have adopted the program, as that could inform ongoing policy decisions. ⬇️

In a new article, Noor Shaik, David Do & Roy Rosin describe a CHTI-supported initiative that enables health care workers to provide unique, joyful surprises for their patients in a way that is readily scalable, cost-effective, accessible, and deeply impactful.

Read the article: pennmed1.org/3BrX8aV

Kit Delgado with text "Pennsylvania Impact Awards: Leaders Making an Impact in our Communities."

🏆 @kitdelgado.bsky.social, faculty director of the Nudge Unit (behavioral design team) was honored with an Impact Award from @cityandstatepa.bsky.social! Congrats to Dr. Delgado & all the changemakers highlighted this year! Read more from City & State PA: www.cityandstatepa.com/power-lists/...

In a recent case study, @kevinbmahoney (UPHS), @RainaMerchant (@UPennEM/ @pminnovation.bsky.social) & @MitchSchnall (@PennRadiology) offer insights to help guide policymakers & health leaders in deciding when to build & when to buy new technology infrastructure journals.lww.com/frontiersonl...