Empowering Healthcare Advancements: Dawn Chorus Group’s Collaboration with CalAIM
California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) is an initiative within the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), driven by a commitment to transform and improve the Medi-Cal program, which… Read More
Game Theory & Proposals: An Intro
Welcome aboard! Get ready to explore the fascinating world where game theory and proposal responses intersect. In this blog series, we’ll examine how these two seemingly different fields are connected… Read More
Understanding the Complexities of Racial-Ethnic Attitudes and Academic Achievement
In a study conducted by Smith et al. (2003), the intricate relationship between family, school, community factors, racial-ethnic attitudes, and academic achievement is explored. The authors delve into the existing… Read More
Shaping Sustainable Futures: Evaluating Energy Policies for Health Outcomes
In an era where climate change and health are increasingly intertwined, evaluating energy policies can no longer be an afterthought. Given the growing urgency of these challenges, we are cognizant… Read More
Vaccine Hesitancy at the Intersection of Social, Structural, and Psychological Barriers
Vaccines save millions of lives worldwide annually, offering longer, healthier lives. However, vaccination disparities persist, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, with economic, racial, and ethnic gaps affecting adult vaccine uptake…. Read More
Summative Evaluation: The end of the story?
Effective program execution and results hinge not only on implementation but also on a comprehensive evaluation. Today, we’re exploring summative evaluation, its significance, and how it compares to formative evaluation…. Read More
Social Marketing in Public Health Amidst a Pandemic
In an era dominated by social media, traditional ways of conveying public health messages have evolved remarkably. The new kid on the block is “social marketing”, a strategy that uses… Read More
Having fun in Boston preventing HAI
Returning to Boston and collaborating with our friends at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) felt like a stroke of fortune. We were thrilled to have the opportunity to contribute… Read More
Using the Kirkpatrick Framework for Effective Evaluation
In training and development, evaluating the effectiveness of a program is just as crucial as the planning and implementation stages. The evaluation process can, however, be challenging to navigate, often… Read More
Essentials of Human Research Subjects Training
When we navigate the vast and complex world of human research, one crucial factor stands at the forefront: ensuring ethical conduct during the study. Therefore, understanding and complying with the… Read More
Program Evaluation Basics
Program evaluation is a systematic method for collecting, analyzing, and using information to answer questions about projects, policies, and programs, particularly their effectiveness and efficiency. Understanding the basics of this… Read More
Understanding Program Evaluation in Nonprofits: The Key to Effective Service Delivery
When discussing nonprofits, we often think of charity, goodwill, and change makers. We sometimes overlook the importance of monitoring and evaluating these organizations’ efforts to ensure they are having the… Read More
