News release archives
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2012
- January 31, 2012: Rate of additional surgery varies after partial mastectomy; Group Health, Kaiser, Marshfield, and UVM results in JAMA
- January 10, 2012: People with dementia have more preventable hospitalizations; Group Health-University of Washington research in JAMA
- January 9, 2012: How does team care improve depression and diabetes? ‘Treating to target’ and self-care, says Group Health-UW research
2011
- December 13, 2011: Biopsy referral after PSA screening stays consistent; study finds no movement toward more aggressive follow-up
- October 31, 2011: Obesity and depression independently increase health costs; even without depression, obesity raises health costs in Group Health study
- October 25, 2011: Many Alzheimer’s patients get drugs with opposing effects; but no higher risk of death or nursing home entry with choline drug conflict
- October 24, 2011: Yoga eases back pain in largest U.S. yoga study to date; Group Health randomized controlled trial in Archives of Internal Medicine
- October 17, 2011: Yearly mammograms? Expect a ‘false positive’ each decade; Annals of Internal Medicine publishes Group Health-led national study
- October 11, 2011: AHRQ’s Michael L. Parchman to lead MacColl Center Center, founded by Ed Wagner, is in Group Health Research Institute
- October 10, 2011: Chronic dialysis for kidney disease now starts earlier; Archives of Internal Medicine publishes UW-Group Health-led study
- September 22, 2011: Opioids linked to higher risk of pneumonia in older adults; risks highest for long-acting opioids and new use, says Group Health study
- August 17, 2011: eMERGE network moves closer to tailored treatments; NIH-supported project expands toward using genomic information in clinic
- August 8, 2011: Common irregular heartbeat raises risk of dementia; Group Health study finds higher dementia risk with atrial fibrillation
- August 4, 2011: Group Health establishes major initiative to prevent opioid abuse and overdose; Health Affairs report describes ground-breaking effort
- July 18, 2011: Gradual bone reduction seen in some pill users; changes in bone density in oral contraceptive users depends on age and hormone dose
- July 4, 2011: Massage eases low back pain in randomized controlled trial Annals of Internal Medicine trial compared massage types at Group Health
- June 15, 2011: No fewer deaths in VA patients with bariatric surgery; patients in Veterans Affairs study were older and higher risk
- May 4, 2011: Innovating through Engagement conference available; Dr. Wennberg speaks as Group Health offers solutions to transform care
- April 28, 2011: GHRI founder Dr. Ed Wagner wins William B. Graham Prize; Baxter-AUPHA Prize is premier honor for studying ways to deliver health care
- April 7, 2011: In study, video helps people weigh bariatric surgery pros, cons; first randomized trial of shared decision making for weight-loss surgery
- March 16, 2011: Online messaging delivers follow-up care for depression; randomized trial shows effectiveness, efficiency in Group Health patients
- February 22, 2011: Screening mammograms catch second breast cancers early; JAMA study by Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium supports annual screening for survivors
- February 22, 2011: Time to raise how many mammograms radiologists must read? Changing policy could make screening for breast cancer more accurate
- January 20, 2011: Gulf grows between research practice and participant preferences in genetic studies; realigning with participants’ interests important for future of genomic research
2010
- December 29, 2010: Team-based approach to patient care shows success in fight against depression with diabetes, heart disease; University of Washington/Group Health study published in New England Journal of Medicine
- December 6, 2010: Mammogram sensitivity depends on menstrual cycle; Group Health study finds first week is best for some women
- December 6, 2010: Network will speed, streamline mental health research NIMH grant establishes national Network based in 10 health systems
- October 18, 2010: Group Health, ITHS launch free health literacy e-course; online training will help researchers use plain language in studies
- October 4, 2010: Incentives studied to align care, coverage, and wellness; Group Health gets $2 million to study value-based insurance
- September 1, 2010: People want to be asked before sharing genetic data; eMERGE study is first to ask patients about sharing their data
- June 11, 2010: Childhood obesity linked to neighborhood social and economic status; Seattle Children’s, UW, and Group Health study 8,000 King County children
- May 28, 2010: Screening mammograms’ detection of breast cancer has improved over time; Breast Cancer Screening Consortium first to track mammography time trends
- May 18, 2010: Web- and phone-based counseling work well to quit smoking with Chantix; SRI Intl, Free & Clear, and Group Health collaborated on AJPM study
- May 4, 2010: Medical home pays off, improving primary care and cutting cost at 2 years; Group Health patients visit ERs and hospitals less in Health Affairs study
- April 23, 2010: Women have higher health costs for years after domestic violence ends; in Group Health study, costs reflect physical and emotional fallout
- April 22, 2010: People with diabetes are at higher risk of atrial fibrillation; Group Health studies most common chronically irregular heartbeat
- April 6, 2010: Want better health information technology? Ask patients how they want it. Health Affairs report shows value of patient-centered IT at Group Health
- March 17, 2010: Difficulty trusting others may shorten diabetes patients’ lives; in study of nearly 4,000 Group Health patients, reaching out is key
- March 8, 2010: Massage eases anxiety, but no better than simple relaxation does; randomized trial with Group Health patients shows general response
- February 23, 2010: Hospitalization for acute or critical illness linked to greater likelihood of subsequent cognitive decline for older adults
- January 28, 2010: Severe complications of diabetes are higher in depressed patients; UW and Group Health team studied nearly 4,000 patients for five years
- January 18, 2010: Higher opioid dose linked to overdose risk in chronic pain patients; Annals study is first to examine how overdose risk differs by prescribed dose
2009
- December 15, 2009: JAMA editorial: Time for a new view of late-life dementia; with increased life expectancy, the need for solutions is imperative
- November 30, 2009: Depressed women can lose weight as successfully as others do; showing up for a weight loss program matters most in Group Health study
- November 17, 2009: Study of aging in Group Health patients renewed with $12 million grant; collaboration with University of Washington aims to prevent dementia, including Alzheimer's
- October 15, 2009: ResearchToolkit.org provides one-stop Web resource for health researchers; PRIMER is a product of collaboration among Group Health, ITHS, UW, Duke, and Wayne State
- October 12, 2009: Study finds domestic violence leads to many health problems; Group Health/Ohio State research in Archives of Internal Medicine
- October 6, 2009: Group Health Research Institute awarded $15 million in ARRA grants; Institute to receive more than half of federal stimulus funds it applied for
- October 5, 2009: Organized phone therapy for depression found cost-effective; randomized trial at Group Health finds significant benefit with modest cost
- October 5, 2009: $16 million in federal stimulus funding establishes Seattle as a hub of comparative-effectiveness research in cancer
- September 8, 2009: Center for Health Studies becomes Group Health Research Institute; 26-year-old institute awarded $3 million in stimulus grants, with more likely
- September 1, 2009: Medical home gives patients better primary care at no more cost. Pilot is first to show broad improvements for patients and providers
- August 6, 2009: Group Health begins H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine testing Friday, August 7
- July 22, 2009: Group Health researchers set to launch clinical trials to test H1N1 flu vaccine candidates
- July 8, 2009: From slam poetry to plain language for health care; Group Health research editor shares toolkit to boost health literacy
- June 16, 2009: Statins don't lower risk of pneumonia in elderly; British Medical Journal study includes 3,000 Group Health patients
- June 1, 2009: A break from hormone therapy doesn't improve mammograms but postmenopausal hormone timeout lessens breast density in Annals trial
- June 1, 2009: Group Health awarded $1 million in stimulus funds; grant will support comparative effectiveness research on depression
- May 11, 2009: Acupuncture eases chronic low back pain in SPINE trial but penetrating skin and tailoring treatment may not be responsible for benefits
- May 6, 2009: Practice coaching manual available for safety-net practices; MacColl Institute integrates chronic care and business strategies
- May 1, 2009: Group Health research unit to study swine flu vaccine; federally funded testing will start once vaccine is developed
- April 22, 2009: Pain relievers seem not to prevent Alzheimer's in very old; new research from University of Washington, Veterans Affairs, and Group Health
- April 20, 2009: Physical abuse increases women's health care costs by more than 40 percent; more than 3,000 Group Health members studied long-term
- March 2, 2009: Chantix side effects no worse with depression history; Group Health studies over 1,000 smokers in COMPASS trial
- January 6, 2009: Chronic Care Model helps improve people's health and care; Group Health and AHRQ team reviews decade of evidence in chronically ill
2008
- December 3, 2008: Depression and anxiety are tied to diabetes around the globe; Group Health researchers find link in part of WHO World Mental Health Survey
- August 25, 2008: Breast Cancer Surveillance Web site has been enhanced; Group Health Web site supports scientific collaboration
- July 31, 2008: Flu vaccine may not protect seniors well; Group Health study in Lancet finds no less risk of pneumonia with vaccine
- June 24, 2008: New online care for hypertension gets results; controlling blood pressure at home, on Web, nearly doubles proportion of successful patients, JAMA study reports
- June 13, 2008: HMO Research Network creates sustainable infrastructure to support collaboration
- May 19, 2008: Men experience domestic violence, with health impact; Group Health study debunks five myths about abuse of men
- April 28, 2008: Osteoporosis drug Fosamax linked to heart problem; finding from Group Health and University of Washington study
- April 18, 2008: Group Health part of UW's new Northwest Institute for Genetic Medicine
- March 19, 2008: "Art of Aging" tackles sensitive issues, offers encouraging advice
- February 25, 2008: Diabetes and gum disease keep each other company; Group Health and Washington Dental Service launch new study
- February 11, 2008: Active seniors curb health care costs; Group Health research supports health club benefit
2007
- December 14, 2007: Health needs higher for kids of abused moms; study finds link even if abuse occurred prior to child's birth
- December 11, 2007: Accuracy of diagnostic mammograms varies by radiologist; Group Health team finds wide variability in nationwide study
- November 7, 2007: Group Health awarded $23 million for new vaccine research unit
- October 11, 2007: Two Group Health physician researchers elected to the Institute of Medicine
- October 1, 2007: Dr. Ed Wagner receives Picker Award for Excellence
- August 27, 2007: Statin treatment may curb Alzheimer's brain changes; first direct evidence that widely used heart drugs may protect the brain
- July 20, 2007: Yearly mammograms protect breast cancer survivors; cancer Research Network finds benefit for older women with no symptoms
- July 16, 2007: HMO Cancer Research Network funded at $20 million; national collaboration focuses on prevention, treatment, and health literacy
- July 1, 2007: Suicide attempts decline after depression treatment: Group Health study sheds new light on FDA warning for antidepressants
- June 5, 2007: Low libido in menopause linked to trouble sleeping; depression and night sweats also involved, say Group Health researchers
- March 22, 2007: Phone-based therapy eases depression long term; Group Health researchers combine it with drug treatment
- March 13, 2007: NCQA honors Dr. Ed Wagner for improving chronic illness care nationally
- January 22, 2007: Health care costs for abused women are significant
2006
- December 18, 2006: Black cohosh does not relieve menopausal hot flashes, Group Health researchers find
- December 4, 2006: Technology can't replace doctors' judgment in reading mammograms; Group Health study shows that computer-assisted detection (CAD) helps, but the doctors' eyes are still essential
- November 20, 2006: Panic attacks are linked to poor outcomes for diabetic patients, Group Health study finds
- November 1, 2006: Regular follow-up important during antidepressant treatment—advice comes amidst conflicting studies on suicide
- September 5, 2006: New model emphasizes breast density as a predictor of breast cancer risk, large study shows
- July 3, 2006: Group Health study reveals significant link between obesity and depression; link is strongest among Caucasians and those with more education
- May 22, 2006: Good physical function linked to Alzheimer's delay; research suggests mind-body connection
- May 16, 2006: Intimate partner violence found widespread; it harms women's health, say Group Health researchers
- March 6, 2006: Top obesity researcher joins Group Health
- March 6, 2006: Reactions to last DTaP vaccine not prevented
- January 17, 2006: Exercise linked to later onset of dementia
- January 1, 2006: Suicide risk does not increase when adults start using antidepressants, Group Health study finds
2005
- December 19, 2005: Yoga is more effective than conventional exercise for low back pain, Group Health study finds
- November 28, 2005: Major study of pancreatic cancer features quick case identification
- October 27, 2005: Which drugs should health plans cover? Five principles guide decisions that improve patient safety and lower costs, say Group Health authors
- August 10, 2005: Group Health and UW experts highlight the year's top 10 medical findings
- July 5, 2005: New Group Health study finds association between common childhood infection and neurologic conditions
- April 28, 2005: A common bacterium leads to serious blood infections in many seniors, new Group Health Study finds
- March 3, 2005: Bone density testing linked to lower fracture rates, Group Health study finds
- March 1, 2005: JAMA commentary: Empathy is part of the healing process
- February 8, 2005: Certain gun storage practices can reduce risk of youth suicide and accidental injuries
- February 7, 2005: Bone density returns when teens stop using popular contraceptive, Group Health study finds
- January 3, 2005: Study links sexual behavior, genetic factors to increased risk of kidney infection in women under 50
2004
- November 22, 2004: UW awarded grant to study improvements in health care access and quality at Group Health Cooperative
- October 19, 2004: Absence of screening mammograms accounts for most late- stage cancer, study finds
- September 7, 2004: Study shows new model of asthma care reduces kids' symptoms
- August 24, 2004: JAMA: Phone-based psychotherapy plus outreach work well for patients with depression, Group Health study finds
- June 7, 2004: Group Health Center for Health Studies awarded grants totaling more than $13 million
- May 12, 2004: Dr. Eric B. Larson wins Glaser Award—Medical Society honors director of Group Health Center for Health Studies
- April 19, 2004: Annals of Internal Medicine; task force calls for innovation to quell "system chaos"
- April 7, 2004: David Grossman, MD, MPH, named director of preventive care
- April 4, 2004: How long can patients with Alzheimer's disease survive? Researchers from Group Health and UW identify predictors
- February 17, 2004: JAMA: Antibiotic use is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, Group Health study finds
- January 27, 2004: JAMA: Breast implants interfere with mammograms, Group Health study finds
2003
- November 11, 2003: Better depression care for older adults also improves arthritis problems, study finds
- October 22, 2003: Health informatics investigator joins Group Health Center for Health Studies
- October 9, 2003: Exercise plus behavior management training for caregivers benefits Alzheimer's patients, UW/Group Health study finds
- June 2, 2003: Massage works well for back pain, Group Health researchers report
- April 30, 2003: Pneumococcal vaccine does not reduce pneumonia risk in the elderly, Group Health study finds
- March 4, 2003: Popular hypertension drug does not increase cholesterol in healthy patients
2002
- December 19, 2002: Study shows high rates of ineffective condom use
- December 10, 2002: Team approach doubles effectiveness of depression care for seniors
- December 2, 2002: Study links popular antidepressants to premature birth
- November 21, 2002: Group Health Center for Health Studies awarded $24 million for research in prevention
- August 15, 2002: Group Health study shows strong link between Depo-Provera and bone loss; but the loss is largely reversible
- July 17, 2002: Eric Larson, MD, becomes director of Group Health Center for Health Studies
- May 14, 2002: National awards granted to Group Health psychiatrist
- March 21, 2002: Proper patient positioning may improve breast cancer detection
- February 19, 2002: $2.4 million awarded to Group Health and UW to study domestic violence
2001
- December 18, 2001: JAMA features Group Health psychiatrist's views on choice of antidepressants
- October 25, 2001: Group Health researchers explore the cost of better depression care
- September 25, 2001: Group Health awarded $1.3 million to study cancer care
- August 29, 2001: Study confirms link between vaccines and seizures, but shows that seizures pose no lasting risk
- May 7, 2001: Group Health awarded $1.6 million to study innovations in elder care
- April 26, 2001: Group Health research results in new national chlamydia screening guideline
- April 17, 2001: Study shows massage works well for persistent low back pain
- March 20, 2001: Study links low bone density to lower breast cancer risk
- March 12, 2001: Measles vaccine and bowel disease; study finds no link
- January 9, 2001: Researchers show link between hormone therapy and breast density, JAMA reports