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Supporting and Refining the Five-Star Quality Rating System for Nursing Homes
Project
When individuals need long-term care, information on provider quality is critical to making an informed choice. The major ongoing challenge in the project is preparing the monthly updates to Care Compare and its Five-Star Quality Rating System to support…
Assessing the Massachusetts Education Evaluation Framework
Project
From 2012-2015, Abt helped assess the implementation of Massachusetts’s new educator evaluation framework. The purpose of the research was to provide the Commonwealth and districts with real-time, usable feedback to support implementation of the…
Estimating the Prevalence of ‘Doctor Shopping' for Prescription Drugs
Project
Misuse of opioid analgesics threatens public health and results in rising numbers of overdose deaths and admissions to emergency departments and treatment facilities. In the absence of adequate patient information systems, patients who engage in “doctor…
Mitigating Pollution from Solid Waste
Project
Since 2013, Abt Global has been assisting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in addressing air pollution in the solid waste sector under the auspices of the Global Methane Initiative.
New York’s Bold Climate Plan Approved After Abt Analysis
Impact Brief
Abt’s analysis of New York State’s climate act found it would provide $170 billion in health benefits, helping the plan earn approval for implementation.
Solar Power for Cooling Systems and Data Collection
Impact Brief
In Madagascar and Tanzania, Abt used solar power during IRS campaigns to cool insecticide storerooms and charge mobile devices for data collection.
AI-Driven Efficiency in Public Service: A Q&A with Nora Connor
Blog
Government agencies can use artificial intelligence to make better decisions and be more efficient while using Abt’s tools to mitigate risk.
Service Function Review of Palliative Care Services
Project
Abt's review of palliative care services for the Australian Capital Territory Government identified critical gaps in service capacity and coordination.
Spotlight On: CDC COVID-19 Research
Spotlight On
CDC’s real-time surveillance of COVID-19 cases and analyses of surveillance data inform public health policies, communication about protective behaviors, and guidance to public health and healthcare providers, communities, businesses, and schools.
Collaborative, Locally-led Campaign Reaches More Than 180,000 With Lifesaving COVID-19 Vaccines
Impact Brief
Abt supported a large-scale and locally-led campaign that vaccinated 180,669 young adults against COVID-19 in remote communities across Niassa province in Mozambique.