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Spark Grant Paves Way for Scalable Measurement of Hospital Management Practices

In June of 2023, the U.S. Census Bureau announced the release of new data on hospital management practices. The data, collected through a partnership with Raffaella Sadun, PhD, MSc, the Charles Edward Wilson Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School (HBS), provides an important look into how the quality of hospital management practices affects… Continue reading Spark Grant Paves Way for Scalable Measurement of Hospital Management Practices

Jul 26 2023
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Pregnancy-related death, like Tori Bowie’s, is a far too common occurrence among Black women

Ariadne Labs’ TeamBirth project highlighted in STAT News opinion piece written by Omare Jimmerson.

Jun 22 2023
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WSHA partners to implement TeamBirth program in all Washington birthing hospitals

The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) is partnering with Ariadne Labs to implement TeamBirth in all 54 birthing hospitals across the state of Washington.

Jun 21 2023
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Five Questions with Ami Karlage: Turning Ideas Upside Down

In our Five-Question series, we highlight the staff and faculty behind the compelling work at Ariadne Labs. Ami Karlage likes to joke that one of the challenges of working at Ariadne Labs has been figuring out her  job title. As the official Senior Specialist for Writing at Ariadne Labs, she is a member of the… Continue reading Five Questions with Ami Karlage: Turning Ideas Upside Down

Jun 20 2023
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Primary Care in Need of Emergency Action

A publication from leading experts in U.S. primary care issues a dire warning: primary care is in crisis. The paper, published in NEJM Catalyst and co-authored by Ariadne Labs Executive Director Asaf Bitton, MD, MPH, shares findings from the largest national survey of primary care clinicians conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings highlight the… Continue reading Primary Care in Need of Emergency Action

Jun 14 2023
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Building Skills and Teamwork for Safe, Dignified Maternity Care in Zanzibar

In May 2023, WAJAMAMA, Zanzibar’s first holistic maternal health clinic, and the State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) launched a newly renovated Simulation Lab on the SUZA campus, signaling an important step toward centering respectful maternity care and building concrete nursing and midwifery skills. These partners, in collaboration with Ariadne Labs’ Delivery Decisions Initiative, Laerdal Global… Continue reading Building Skills and Teamwork for Safe, Dignified Maternity Care in Zanzibar

May 31 2023
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Anti-Racism in Serious Illness Care: A Conversation with Karen Bullock

Karen Bullock, PhD, LICSW, FGSA, APHSW-C, is the Louise McMahon Ahearn Endowed Professor in the Boston College School of Social Work. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with mental health practice experience and expertise in health disparities, health equity, serious illness care, aging and gerontology, hospice, palliative and end-of-life care decision making.… Continue reading Anti-Racism in Serious Illness Care: A Conversation with Karen Bullock

May 10 2023
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Ariadne Labs Announces Two New Roles to Expand Strategic Partnerships and Strengthen Administrative Leadership

Boston, MA – Ariadne Labs is excited to announce the appointment of two new leaders to strengthen its mission of reducing suffering and saving lives. Selam Woldeselassie will join as Senior Director of Administration, overseeing finance, talent, and operations, and Katherine Semrau will assume the role of Deputy Director. Kit Nichols, the current Chief Administrative… Continue reading Ariadne Labs Announces Two New Roles to Expand Strategic Partnerships and Strengthen Administrative Leadership

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Driving Equity in Serious Illness Communication and Care: a Q&A with Stacey Downey and Erik Fromme

A Q&A with Dr. Erik Fromme and Stacey Downey and discuss the goals of the SICP Summit and what they hope people are able to take away from it.

May 4 2023
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Improving Childbirth Quality in India: An Evaluation of the Manyata Program 

Ariadne Labs’ BetterBirth team, in collaboration with Jhpiego India, found that Manyata significantly improves clinicians’ knowledge, skills, and adherence to clinical standards in private facilities While India has made remarkable progress in public health, the country has some of the world’s highest numbers of maternal deaths. Many Indian families seek out private hospitals or facilities… Continue reading Improving Childbirth Quality in India: An Evaluation of the Manyata Program 

Apr 26 2023