March 26, 2020 In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended on March 18, 2020: “Keep children out of the health care system if it’s not necessary. Use telemedicine and other non-direct care, when appropriate. Review infection-control measures, including asking patients with symptoms to call ahead so they can be… Continue reading Keeping Kids Out of the Clinic Who Don’t Need to Be There
In the past few weeks, the global pandemic attributed to COVID-19 has taken root in the United States. As our health care systems, scientists, and society mount preparedness and response efforts, one issue seems of paramount importance – how to keep patients, and those within health care settings who care for them, safe. Personal protective… Continue reading COVID Pandemic: Conserving Personal Protective Equipment
Dr. Michael L. Barnett and Dr. Asaf Bitton share advice on what to expect and how to safely access health care in the coming weeks and months. Read on CNN: Need to see a health care provider during coronavirus? Here’s what to do next
In all our work, Ariadne Labs is committed to saving lives and reducing suffering for patients everywhere. We aim to create simple, scalable solutions for critical moments at all stages of the health care journey. The coronavirus pandemic has rapidly become a critical moment for the entire world, and we feel an obligation to respond… Continue reading #StayHome: Coming Together While Staying Apart
March 13, 2020 (Updated March 17, 2020)Download a printable PDF version of this article here. I know there is some confusion about what to do next in the midst of this unprecedented time of a pandemic, school closures, and widespread social disruption. As a primary care physician and public health leader, I have been asked… Continue reading Social Distancing: This is Not a Snow Day
The name appears on hundreds of papers, dating back to the 1980s: Lipsitz S or Lipsitz SR. The papers’ subjects roam a wide landscape of medical and health topics: cancer, C-section rates, drug efficacy, and more. The name may not always be the lead author, but the lead authors will likely say that without the… Continue reading Number Cruncher: The man behind the data at Ariadne Labs
In our 5-Question series, we highlight the staff and faculty behind the compelling work at Ariadne Labs. Health care facilities are constantly looking for ways to improve. How to streamline the admission process? How to promote teamwork in the operating room? But efforts to improve are often frustrating. One size does not fit all when… Continue reading The Atlas Initiative: Five Questions with Natalie Henrich