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Supporting Development, Dissemination and Implementation of the CDC Opioid Prescribing Guideline

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Nearly 50,000 persons died of opioid overdoses in 2017, which contributed to the first-ever decline in working-age Americans’ life expectancy. A 2012 Abt Global study found wide geographic variation in opioid prescribing in the United States, indicating…
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Assessing HIV/AIDS Client Factors Associated with Detectable Viral Loads

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The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP), administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), provides services to support comprehensive care for people living with HIV and AIDS. Despite improvements in testing, linkage, and…
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Mozambique Agribusiness and Trade Competitiveness Program (AgriFUTURO)

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In 2011, roughly 80 percent of Mozambicans earning their living from subsistence farming; more than 44 percent suffered from chronic malnutrition, and 34 percent faced perpetual hunger. Farm productivity was among the lowest in the world. Farmers used…
Egyptian Agribusiness Study Tour Participants Visit United States

Egyptian Agribusiness Study Tour Participants Visit United States

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The Feed the Future Egypt Rural Agribusiness Strengthening Project, a USAID-funded activity, organized a study tour to the U.S. for Egyptian food processors.
Enterprise Data Analytics Management and Maturing Execution

Enterprise Data Analytics Management and Maturing Execution

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As the single largest payer for health care in the United States, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) collects massive amounts of data. CMS has over 6,000 employees nationwide responsible for programs that provide insurance coverage to…
An Analysis of Medicare Accountable Care Organization Expense Reports

An Analysis of Medicare Accountable Care Organization Expense Reports

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Abt’s first of its kind study identified the costs affiliated with joining an ACO, and the ultimate financials benefits to society.
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Service Function Review of Palliative Care Services

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Abt's review of palliative care services for the Australian Capital Territory Government identified critical gaps in service capacity and coordination.
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Long-Term Carbon Sinks in Marsh Soils of Coastal Louisiana Are at Risk to Wetland Loss

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This journal article validated the use of historical habitats when evaluating a coastal area’s long-term status as a carbon sink.