Research Library

Research Library

The Centene Center has five areas of research focus including vaccine uptake, medication adherence, behavioral health, provider research, and social determinants of health. Within these areas of research, our studies address a number of critical health topics affecting thousands of individuals and families from our local communities, cities, and states.

34 results found

Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi

Multi-family Group Intervention to Strengthen FamiliesMary Acri explores the feasibility of utilizing multi-family group intervention to strengthen families and enhance access to services and health outcomes.

COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal and Reluctance Among ProvidersAlex Mintz, Michal Grinstein-Weiss, and Mary Acri assess COVID-19 vaccine refusal and reluctance among provider groups and propose behavioral, economics-driven interventions to improve uptake.

New Mexico

Screening Adults for Depression in Primary CareMary Acri aims to improve detection, treatment, and management of depression in primary care.

North Carolina

Value-Based Contracting SurveyJenna Clark attempts to uncover how physicians feel about value-based contracting in order to improve their experiences and potentially promote uptake of value-based contracts.

California

Understanding and Increasing Use of SDoH ServicesMatt Kreuter explores the factors that distinguish those who seek out or engage with a health plan to address social needs from those who do not.

Arizona, California, Michigan

The Intersection of Health and WealthMary Acri studies the relationship between health-related debt, utilization of medical care, and health outcomes, and explores the sociodemographic variables that moderate these relationships.

Arizona, California and 18 other states

Assessing the Tax Filing Behaviors and APTC Utilization of Marketplace MembersMary Acri assesses the tax filing behaviors and utilization of advanced premium tax credits among Marketplace-eligible households.

Positive Health Behaviors through Dyad-Linked IncentivesJonathan Cloughesy determines if assigning people to pairs will motivate them to achieve better health behavior.

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