Nicky Joseph

Access to the Internet is an unalienable right. But over 20% of Americans lack any sort of reliable broadband connection. In @nejmcatalyst, we describe our approach to fixing this problem—through the use of health clinics that leverage the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

Can AI tools safely tailor cardiovascular risk calculators to local populations? New in @JAMACardio, we explore this question by recalibrating the new AHA-PREVENT equations in a New England cohort using machine learning to improve risk prediction. rb.gy/q7l19q

Excited to share our work exploring the career trends of docs who attended @Kennedy_School. CC'ing a few alum who might appreciate this @alikhan28, @JosephSakran, @bhangrajay, @marisadowling, @torgbui_dela, @KyleLakatos, @nickypjoseph, @divyajain, @LashNolen, @JalenBenson3

How should Medicare design spending targets? In @nejmcatalyst, @Michael_Chernew, @JMichaelMcW and I explore the tools policy makers have at their disposal and make our case for setting benchmarks administratively. 1/n catalyst.nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…

🎉 Exciting news JUST in time for Civic Health Month this August! Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy @NJGov recently signed a proclamation officially declaring August as Civic Health Month in New Jersey. Our stellar team at @Vot_ER_org organized thousands of healthcare workers..

We hope that through this model, others might follow suit. And in doing so, we can give patients greater autonomy over their health, helping close the digital divide. Read more here: catalyst.nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…

Link Health serves as an intermediary to help alleviate this growing issue. By establishing on-site, health center-based Internet clinics in historically underserved communities, we have been able to boost enrollment in the ACP.

Access to the Internet is an unalienable right. But over 20% of Americans lack any sort of reliable broadband connection. In @nejmcatalyst, we describe our approach to fixing this problem—through the use of health clinics that leverage the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

🗓️ It’s here! We’re proud to work w @WhiteHouse @CivicNation and @usedgov to lead #OnlineForAll ACP Healthcare Day of Action. Today, we’ll highlight a BROAD coalition of over 50 healthcare orgs + allies closing the digital divide by helping patients access $14.2B in ACP funding

What also makes me smile is doing this alongside some of the most incredible people I have ever met. People dedicating their lives to the relief of illness & injury, people choosing public service because they believe in the potential of our institutions... 4/x

Beyond stoked to be joining this family!!!

Back at the @WhiteHouse today! Honored to give remarks celebrating the removal of the X waiver alongside @RepPaulTonko @SenatorHassan @DrGupta46 @ONDCP. @POTUS has made good on his promise to ⬆️ access to addiction treatment. This is a HUGE win for patients. #BFD #medtwitter

13/ @Link_health_org helps low income patients enroll in the #ACP which gives them $30/mo to pay their high speed internet bill + $100 to buy a new computer. We're closing the #digitaldivide by helping folks access thousands of dollars while they wait in healthcare settings.

Can a deep learning model improve existing lung cancer screening guidelines using chest x-rays? Our work in @JAMANetworkOpen, led by @VineetRaghu2, suggests deep learning can flag patients at risk of developing lung cancer using accessible EHR data. jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…

We had an awesome visitor @VP last week! Incredible to hear about the work the administration is doing to ensure all Americans have access to high-speed Internet through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). W/ this program 40% of all American households can get $30..

Are wearable devices worsening existing health disparities? What can we do differently? @JagSinghMD and I explore these important questions in the @LancetDigitalH thelancet.com/journals/landi…

The most read article in the @JHospMedicine in the past two years was written by three Black women, and it’s a love letter to Black women. So proud of our piece and the bond it created @DrJRMarcelin @gradydoctor 💛✨

@RomilinTraining @McGovernMed Congratulations Romil!!

After a long 5 year journey, finally made it to the finish line. Thanks to everyone in the @McGovernMed family for making this possible.

How can policymakers accelerate discovery without jeopardizing safety? In @NEJM, @hmkyale and I share our perspective on proposed legislation for Cures 2.0. Thread🧵 (1/21)