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In support of its Equity Action Plan, SSA partnered with Abt to examine potential bias in the Quick Disability Determinations (QDD) predictive model. QDD screens initial disability program applications to fast-track applications where a favorable disability determination is highly likely and medical evidence is readily available. Abt analyzed more than 5.5 million SSDI and SSI new applications and found differences in QDD identification rates for groups of applicants defined by race/ethnicity, sex, age, and medical condition. We also developed options SSA could consider to further investigate root causes and remedies. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eRn32FcC

We know how to prepare for inevitable epidemics. Do we have the will and wisdom that it takes? Global health security is a relatively recent term, but we have a long history of experiencing, surviving and thankfully learning from global public health crises, shares Carolynn M. Poulsen. Explore Abt’s full mini-Master Class: https://lnkd.in/eB8sNNhY #GlobalHealthSecurity #GlobalHealth

Natural language processing. Predictive analytics. Generative #AI. The transformative power of AI is and will continue to make the work of government agencies and public services more effective and efficient. Find out how we have applied AI tools for critical work in health, housing and more: https://lnkd.in/ePAMD5KH

Addressing homelessness isn’t a solo effort. Our team was delighted to join the National Alliance to End Homelessness and community partners at #NAEH2024 to share insights about what is working to prevent and end homelessness.

🔸 Roughly 1 in 8 people today are migrants with approximately 135 million women & girls currently fleeing violence, conflict, poverty, and natural disasters. 🔸 Women and girls in particular face unique, explicit risks in migration as victims of sexual and gender-based violence, trafficking, and other forms of exploitation. 🔸 Low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), where health systems may already be under-resourced, are increasingly destinations for many. 🔸 While the COVID-19 pandemic reduced global life expectancy and was a stark reminder that migrant health needs cannot be ignored, it also served a learning ground that more is possible. 🔸 The USAID-funded Local Health System Sustainability Project (LHSS), led by Abt, led vaccine equity efforts with country partners and a special focus on migrants. 🔸 Local governments can partner with private and community organizations to address key primary and reproductive health needs for migrant populations. 🔸 Reaching migrants requires a localized, whole-of-society and often cross-country approach to health systems that can be beneficial to all. #WorldPopulationDay

For nearly 40 years, Abt has worked on the frontlines of the AIDS crisis to build knowledge and systems that, today, support the health and rights of millions of people affected by HIV and reduce the impact of other infectious diseases worldwide. We look forward to joining the #GlobalHealth community at the 25th International AIDS Conference in Munich with a dynamic group of people building on remarkable progress in global detection and treatment for HIV/AIDS: https://lnkd.in/eZYyeepv International AIDS Society #AIDS2024 #PutPeopleFirst

The #EBSNConference inspired us with new ideas and strategies for helping adult learners in the twin transition of adapting to digital advancements and developing green skills – understanding the human impact on climate change and the environment. It highlighted the importance of lifelong learning and how we can better equip adult learners for the future. Our own Judy Alamprese shared insights from Abt’s research on innovative approaches for upskilling, reskilling, and supporting adult learners’ credential attainment and employment. Zoltán Várkonyi, Cäcilia W., European Basic Skills Network - EBSN

We’re excited to feature Dr. Nora Connor, PhD, a data scientist at Abt and our very own in-house AI expert. In her work, she uses generative AI, cloud-based solutions, and automated workflows to improve data-driven decision making for federal clients.

Almost everyone will temporarily or permanently experience disability at some point in their life. Disability inclusion in research is critical to inform policy and program decisions affecting people’s lives. From health policy research to assessing workforce programs, we’re proud of Abt’s expertise in applying rigorous methods to support equity-centered decision making. Meet some of our leaders in disability policy and research and explore our work: https://lnkd.in/eQygsiRi #DisabilityPrideMonth