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Spotlight On: PFAS, Environmental Contamination, and Health
Spotlight On
Abt has extensive experience investigating and addressing the complex effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment and on human health.
Transitional Living Program Pilot Study of a Randomized Controlled Trial: November 2016 to August 2017
Publication
Abt assessed the possibility of conducting a randomized controlled trial of transitional living programs for the Family and Youth Services Bureau
Results from the Jordan Communication, Advocacy, and Policy (JCAP) Activity
Project
Abt Global helped the USAID-funded JCAP activity communicate about—and change behaviors around—sustainable family planning and RMNCH+ services in Jordan.
Supporting the Development of the National Emissions Inventory
Project
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Emission Inventory and Analysis Group (EIAG) produces the National Emission Inventory (NEI), a comprehensive estimate of air pollutant emissions. States need these data to evaluate emissions trends and to…
Job Search Assistance (JSA) Strategies Evaluation
Project
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs typically provide job search assistance (JSA) in addition to their income-support role. JSA strategies can include group, one-on-one, or self-directed activities. While there is evidence JSA…
Regulating Harmful Contaminants for Healthier Communities
Impact Brief
Abt supported the EPA in developing and implementing data-driven regulations for hazardous chemicals—particularly carbon tetrachloride—helping turn scientific evidence into enforceable protections that reduce risks to workers, nearby communities, and the environment.
Evaluating CMS’s InCK Model For Kids with Complex Health Needs
Project
Improving healthcare quality while reducing costs is a goal Abt Global has been helping the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) pursue for more than a decade through evaluations and more. CMS’s Integrated Care for Kids (InCK) payment and…
The Effect of the Shared Savings Program on Medicare Part D Spending: Evidence from Rural and Underserved Areas
Publication
This article shows that the ACO Investment Model (AIM) did not lead to increases in Medicare Part D spending.
Addressing the Compounding Challenges of Poverty in NYC
Blog
This blog sheds new qualitative context to New York City’s poverty data, describing challenges the city’s citizens face.
Eliminating Tuberculosis (TB) in Central Asia
Project
Central Asia is a hotspot for DR-TB. TB services are outdated, unsustainable and expensive, and increasing financial pressure on governments means money to improve services is limited. TB has a large social impact on individuals as high levels of stigma…