DPC News & Updates
Study Finds Worse Health Outcomes in Private Equity-Owned HospitalsNIHCM Foundation
A new study revealed that there was a substantial increase in adverse events occurring while patients were hospitalized, such as falls and infections, at private equity-owned hospitals.
A Dignity-Based Independent Living and Recovery-Centered Model of Care
Community Catalyst’s Center for Community Engagement in Health Innovation partnered with the Disability Policy Consortium to publish two issue briefs focused on ensuring an equity-centered model of care for individuals that are dually eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.
Take the Survey About Medical Debt
Have you ever had medical bills you couldn't pay? Research is being conducted by the University of Washington, Seattle, WA on Navigating Uncovered Medical Expenses in the U.S Health System.
Looking for Disabled People of Color Who Have Lived in Nursing Homes or Other Institutions to Share their Experiences
Are you a person with a disability who has lived in a nursing home or other institution? Are you now living in the community and receiving Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (or want to)? Are you a person of color? Are you 18 years of age or older? If you answered YES to each of the questions above, you may be eligible to participate.
Research Participants Needed in Spinal Cord Injury Exercise Program
Lakeshore Foundation is recruiting participants for a study to evaluate the effects of an exercise program on improving pain, fatigue, physical activity, and physical function with people with a spinal cord injury (SCI).
Research Participants Needed for Accessible and Inclusive Diabetes Management Study (Ai4DM)
Lakeshore Foundation is recruiting participants for a study to measure the impact of the first online diabetes management program for people with physical disabilities, conducted at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Please help us get the word out!
Focus Group for People with Disabilities from Marginalized Communities
Apply to join this focus group, which will be held via Zoom on February 15, 2024, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Eligible participants with disabilities in Massachusetts must meet certain criteria and will be compensated with a $50 gift card.
Your Mental Health Matters: Invitation to Participate in a Mental Health Program for People with a Spinal Cord Injury
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an emerging, evidence-based, psychotherapy approach that can improve mental health through mindfulness, acceptance processes and behavior change. Lakeshore Foundation is helping to recruit for a remote, ACT study.