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Supporting the Planning and Evaluation of Louisiana’s Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion

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Louisiana needs to rebuild its eroding coastline, which is degrading in part because levees prevent sediment from the Mississippi River from replenishing coastal areas. The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion (MBSD) was proposed to reconnect the river to…
Impact of Age and Symptom Development on SARS-CoV-2 Transmission in Households With Children—Maryland, New York, and Utah, August 2020–October 2021

Impact of Age and Symptom Development on SARS-CoV-2 Transmission in Households With Children—Maryland, New York, and Utah, August 2020–October 2021

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A new CDC study from the pre-Omicron era shows COVID-19 vaccines reduce the chance of COVID-19 infection, and isolation helps prevent transmission.
The Effect of the Shared Savings Program on Medicare Part D Spending: Evidence from Rural and Underserved Areas

The Effect of the Shared Savings Program on Medicare Part D Spending: Evidence from Rural and Underserved Areas

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This article shows that the ACO Investment Model (AIM) did not lead to increases in Medicare Part D spending.
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Behavioral Health

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Substance use disorders. Mental illness. Post-traumatic stress disorder. Opioid misuse. Suicide. Critical shortages of behavioral health care staff. The U.S. faces an unprecedented behavioral health crisis among youth and adults. As a trusted partner to the federal, state, and local sectors, Abt informs public policy on behavioral health through a comprehensive suite of approaches. We use evaluation design and implementation, scientific evidence, health communications, capacity-building, and collaboration to heal the whole person. Our experts bring their backgrounds in social work, clinical psychology, public health, and sociology to offer integrated prevention, treatment, and intervention.
Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health

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At Abt Global, we build solutions that transform how we understand, access, treat, and integrate behavioral health across a wide range of health and other settings.
Health Policy Research to Improve Healthcare Quality

Health Policy Research to Improve Healthcare Quality

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Learn more about Abt’s expertise in health policy research to support improvements in healthcare quality for all people.
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Capturing Methane From Wastewater in Developing Countries

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Municipal wastewater accounts for a substantial amount of methane emissions worldwide. Capturing and using methane from wastewater systems can help create economic resources and reduce waste, while providing a source of local clean energy. However, cities in developing…
The Power of Digital Tools A Community-Based Training and Tracking Application to Strengthen Health Outcomes

The Power of Digital Tools: A Community-Based Training and Tracking Application to Strengthen Health Outcomes

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This brief by Abt Global discusses the application of digital tools to build capacity for training and technical assistance activities.
Training for Healthcare Jobs at the Onset of the Pandemic

Training for Healthcare Jobs at the Onset of the Pandemic

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The pandemic may have made it harder for participants in the Health Profession Opportunity Grants program to find good jobs in healthcare.