Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics
@pennchibe.bsky.social
The University of Pennsylvania's Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics (CHIBE) is the leading scientific organization using behavioral economics to improve health. https://chibe.upenn.edu/
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Join us for a seminar with Dr. Christina Gravert from the University of Copenhagen at noon ET on Nov. 26 via Zoom. Dr. Gravert will be speaking about “Can Attention Overcome Consumer Inertia? Experimental Evidence from a Liberalized Market.” @cgravert.bsky.social chibe.upenn.edu/event/christ...
Christina Gravert, PhD│CHIBE Research Seminar - Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics (CHIBE)
Dr. Christina Gravert will be speaking to the CHIBE community virtually via Zoom from noon to 1:00 EST on Nov. 26, 2025.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Join us for a seminar with Dr. Christina Gravert from the University of Copenhagen at noon ET on Nov. 26 via Zoom. Dr. Gravert will be speaking about “Can Attention Overcome Consumer Inertia? Experimental Evidence from a Liberalized Market.” @cgravert.bsky.social chibe.upenn.edu/event/christ...
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Alex Chan shares an updated take on how much opt-out organ donation matters. Does switching to this policy actually increase organs donated? Only in countries where consent is interpreted strictly (without requiring the additional consent of next of kin). @pennchibe.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Alex Chan shares an updated take on how much opt-out organ donation matters. Does switching to this policy actually increase organs donated? Only in countries where consent is interpreted strictly (without requiring the additional consent of next of kin). @pennchibe.bsky.social
Analyzing data from over 2M live births and nearly 1M children under age 5 across 37 countries, including Haiti, Malawi, and Cambodia, Penn researchers found that large-scale, government-led cash transfer programs measurably improved health outcomes. scienceblog.com/cash-transfe...
Cash Transfers Spark Dramatic Health Gains Across Developing Nations
When governments in low- and middle-income countries gave people cash, women sought prenatal care earlier, more babies were born in hospitals, and more
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November 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Analyzing data from over 2M live births and nearly 1M children under age 5 across 37 countries, including Haiti, Malawi, and Cambodia, Penn researchers found that large-scale, government-led cash transfer programs measurably improved health outcomes. scienceblog.com/cash-transfe...
A new Penn study found that more women received health care early in their pregnancies, more babies were born in health facilities, and more births were attended by trained health workers when governments gave money through cash transfer programs.
www.pennmedicine.org/news/cash-tr...
www.pennmedicine.org/news/cash-tr...
Cash transfers boost health in low- and middle-income countries | Penn Medicine
Government cash transfer programs were linked to major health gains for women and children in low- and middle-income countries.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A new Penn study found that more women received health care early in their pregnancies, more babies were born in health facilities, and more births were attended by trained health workers when governments gave money through cash transfer programs.
www.pennmedicine.org/news/cash-tr...
www.pennmedicine.org/news/cash-tr...
Congrats to Dr. Harsha Thirumurthy on his latest running achievement! He ran the Tunnel Hill 50-mile race in Illinois. He finished in 5:38:27, setting a new American men’s record in his age group, and breaking the previous record which had stood for a quarter century! @hthirumurthy.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Congrats to Dr. Harsha Thirumurthy on his latest running achievement! He ran the Tunnel Hill 50-mile race in Illinois. He finished in 5:38:27, setting a new American men’s record in his age group, and breaking the previous record which had stood for a quarter century! @hthirumurthy.bsky.social
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Looking forward to this seminar. Such an honor to be in a line -up with so many researchers I admire. I'll be talking about my field experiment on consumer inertia and why attention isn't enough to overcome it!
CHIBE is hosting Dr. Christina Gravert for our next seminar series on Nov 26. Read our Q&A with @cgravert.bsky.social to see some key takeaways she hopes attendees come away with, as well as advice for researchers in terms of how to partner with external orgs. chibe.upenn.edu/blog/chibe-q...
CHIBE Q&A with Dr. Christina Gravert - Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics (CHIBE)
Read CHIBE's Q&A with Dr. Christina Gravert, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Copenhagen.
chibe.upenn.edu
November 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Looking forward to this seminar. Such an honor to be in a line -up with so many researchers I admire. I'll be talking about my field experiment on consumer inertia and why attention isn't enough to overcome it!
CHIBE is hosting Dr. Christina Gravert for our next seminar series on Nov 26. Read our Q&A with @cgravert.bsky.social to see some key takeaways she hopes attendees come away with, as well as advice for researchers in terms of how to partner with external orgs. chibe.upenn.edu/blog/chibe-q...
CHIBE Q&A with Dr. Christina Gravert - Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics (CHIBE)
Read CHIBE's Q&A with Dr. Christina Gravert, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Copenhagen.
chibe.upenn.edu
November 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
CHIBE is hosting Dr. Christina Gravert for our next seminar series on Nov 26. Read our Q&A with @cgravert.bsky.social to see some key takeaways she hopes attendees come away with, as well as advice for researchers in terms of how to partner with external orgs. chibe.upenn.edu/blog/chibe-q...
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‼️Event Alert‼️Join @katymilkman.bsky.social for a conversation with @upenn.edu Professors Judd Kessler & @corinnelow.com about their new books, Lucky by Design and Having It All.
📅 Mon Nov 3 | 4-5PM
📍 Huntsman Hall G06
📩 RSVP: bit.ly/4hop005
📅 Mon Nov 3 | 4-5PM
📍 Huntsman Hall G06
📩 RSVP: bit.ly/4hop005
October 28, 2025 at 1:45 PM
‼️Event Alert‼️Join @katymilkman.bsky.social for a conversation with @upenn.edu Professors Judd Kessler & @corinnelow.com about their new books, Lucky by Design and Having It All.
📅 Mon Nov 3 | 4-5PM
📍 Huntsman Hall G06
📩 RSVP: bit.ly/4hop005
📅 Mon Nov 3 | 4-5PM
📍 Huntsman Hall G06
📩 RSVP: bit.ly/4hop005
CHIBE and @bcfginitiative.bsky.social invite you to join us for a virtual keynote event with Dr. Amy Finkelstein from noon to 1:00 PM ET TODAY (Oct 29). Dr. Finkelstein will be speaking about “Facts and Fallacies: Rethinking US Healthcare.” chibe.upenn.edu/event/amy-fi...
Amy Finkelstein, PhD, MPhil│BCFG/CHIBE Keynote Event - Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics (CHIBE)
Dr. Amy Finkelstein will speak to the BCFG/CHIBE community virtually from noon to 1:00 PM on October 29th, 2025 via Zoom.
chibe.upenn.edu
October 29, 2025 at 1:56 PM
CHIBE and @bcfginitiative.bsky.social invite you to join us for a virtual keynote event with Dr. Amy Finkelstein from noon to 1:00 PM ET TODAY (Oct 29). Dr. Finkelstein will be speaking about “Facts and Fallacies: Rethinking US Healthcare.” chibe.upenn.edu/event/amy-fi...
See what 1 recommendation Dr. Christina Roberto would make to RFK Jr. to to best advance the goal of making America healthier.
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Contradictions That Confuse Federal Food Policies
A Penn LDI panel of experts urge changes in national food policy and warn of cuts to SNAP
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October 27, 2025 at 8:09 PM
See what 1 recommendation Dr. Christina Roberto would make to RFK Jr. to to best advance the goal of making America healthier.
@PennLDI ldi.upenn.edu/our-work/res...
@PennLDI ldi.upenn.edu/our-work/res...
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We hope you can join us & @pennchibe.bsky.social for a virtual keynote presentation from Amy Finkelstein about rethinking common inferences in healthcare.
Wednesday 10/29 at 12 PM ET. Register here: https://bit.ly/3VIvfC2
Wednesday 10/29 at 12 PM ET. Register here: https://bit.ly/3VIvfC2
October 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We hope you can join us & @pennchibe.bsky.social for a virtual keynote presentation from Amy Finkelstein about rethinking common inferences in healthcare.
Wednesday 10/29 at 12 PM ET. Register here: https://bit.ly/3VIvfC2
Wednesday 10/29 at 12 PM ET. Register here: https://bit.ly/3VIvfC2
CHIBE hosted its annual Roybal Retreat at Skytop Lodge, gathering 118 faculty and staff together to discuss their latest research and participate in team-building activities.
See pictures, keynote takeaways and more in our story!
chibe.upenn.edu/blog/chibe-h...
See pictures, keynote takeaways and more in our story!
chibe.upenn.edu/blog/chibe-h...
CHIBE hosts 2025 Roybal Retreat - Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics (CHIBE)
CHIBE hosted its annual Roybal Retreat at Skytop Lodge, gathering 118 faculty and staff together to discuss their latest research.
chibe.upenn.edu
October 23, 2025 at 2:18 PM
CHIBE hosted its annual Roybal Retreat at Skytop Lodge, gathering 118 faculty and staff together to discuss their latest research and participate in team-building activities.
See pictures, keynote takeaways and more in our story!
chibe.upenn.edu/blog/chibe-h...
See pictures, keynote takeaways and more in our story!
chibe.upenn.edu/blog/chibe-h...
Dr. Amy Finkelstein from MIT will join us virtually on October 29 at noon ET to discuss “Facts and Fallacies: Rethinking US Healthcare.” Thanks to @bcfginitiative.bsky.social for co-hosting this event with us. Register here! chibe.upenn.edu/event/amy-fi...
Amy Finkelstein, PhD, MPhil│BCFG/CHIBE Keynote Event - Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics (CHIBE)
Dr. Amy Finkelstein will speak to the BCFG/CHIBE community virtually from noon to 1:00 PM on October 29th, 2025 via Zoom.
chibe.upenn.edu
October 20, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Dr. Amy Finkelstein from MIT will join us virtually on October 29 at noon ET to discuss “Facts and Fallacies: Rethinking US Healthcare.” Thanks to @bcfginitiative.bsky.social for co-hosting this event with us. Register here! chibe.upenn.edu/event/amy-fi...
Are you interested in disseminating your research to study participants, but you're not sure where to start?
The JRP has a new resource dedicated to dissemination to study participants. Download the PDF called "Dissemination Guide" on this page!
chibe.upenn.edu/program/join...
The JRP has a new resource dedicated to dissemination to study participants. Download the PDF called "Dissemination Guide" on this page!
chibe.upenn.edu/program/join...
Joint Research Practices - Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics (CHIBE)
The Joint Research Practices develop and disseminate best practices and guidelines for the conduct of inclusive and anti-racist research.
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October 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Are you interested in disseminating your research to study participants, but you're not sure where to start?
The JRP has a new resource dedicated to dissemination to study participants. Download the PDF called "Dissemination Guide" on this page!
chibe.upenn.edu/program/join...
The JRP has a new resource dedicated to dissemination to study participants. Download the PDF called "Dissemination Guide" on this page!
chibe.upenn.edu/program/join...
“This piece of evidence fits within the broader scope of the evidence that these vaccines are safe during pregnancy, and that the risk-benefit profile favors vaccination during pregnancy,” said Dr. Aaron Richterman, a CHIBE affiliate. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/w...
Covid Vaccines in First Trimester Not Tied to Birth Defects, Study Finds
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October 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
“This piece of evidence fits within the broader scope of the evidence that these vaccines are safe during pregnancy, and that the risk-benefit profile favors vaccination during pregnancy,” said Dr. Aaron Richterman, a CHIBE affiliate. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/w...
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It was exciting to see OfH Lab members sharing their work at this week’s CHIBE Retreat! @pennchibe.bsky.social
Our PM Hilu presented qualitative findings from the IGNITE study, and pre-doc Ritikaa presented on “Understanding the recent decline in US life expectancy” during the poster session. 👏🏼
Our PM Hilu presented qualitative findings from the IGNITE study, and pre-doc Ritikaa presented on “Understanding the recent decline in US life expectancy” during the poster session. 👏🏼
October 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
It was exciting to see OfH Lab members sharing their work at this week’s CHIBE Retreat! @pennchibe.bsky.social
Our PM Hilu presented qualitative findings from the IGNITE study, and pre-doc Ritikaa presented on “Understanding the recent decline in US life expectancy” during the poster session. 👏🏼
Our PM Hilu presented qualitative findings from the IGNITE study, and pre-doc Ritikaa presented on “Understanding the recent decline in US life expectancy” during the poster session. 👏🏼
CHIBE Director Kevin Volpp was this year's University of Delaware Foltyn Seminar keynote speaker. His talk highlighted tactics for improving health in the U.S. using nudges, incentives, and Food Is Medicine as a potential paradigm shift in improving health.
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Foltyn Seminar at Forefront of Behavioral Economics
This fall's Foltyn seminar united a noteworthy leader in behavioral economics and leaders of Delaware community programs to better understand how individuals make decisions and how to influence those ...
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October 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
CHIBE Director Kevin Volpp was this year's University of Delaware Foltyn Seminar keynote speaker. His talk highlighted tactics for improving health in the U.S. using nudges, incentives, and Food Is Medicine as a potential paradigm shift in improving health.
www.udel.edu/academics/co...
www.udel.edu/academics/co...
Thanks to everyone who joined us at our CHIBE Roybal retreat!
October 15, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Thanks to everyone who joined us at our CHIBE Roybal retreat!
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CHIBE (@pennchibe.bsky.social) Director & PARC Research Associate Kevin Volpp spoke with The Regulatory Review (@theregreview.bsky.social) about nudging populations toward better health.
Read the interview: ⤵️ www.theregreview.org/2025/07/27/s...
Read the interview: ⤵️ www.theregreview.org/2025/07/27/s...
Nudging Populations Toward Better Health | The Regulatory Review
Kevin Volpp discusses how behavioral health interventions can improve public health outcomes.
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October 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM
CHIBE (@pennchibe.bsky.social) Director & PARC Research Associate Kevin Volpp spoke with The Regulatory Review (@theregreview.bsky.social) about nudging populations toward better health.
Read the interview: ⤵️ www.theregreview.org/2025/07/27/s...
Read the interview: ⤵️ www.theregreview.org/2025/07/27/s...
$200K Roybal pilot funding opportunity: We are inviting proposals for clinical trials that translate ideas from behavioral economics into practice in real-world settings, specifically testing interventions that reach middle-aged/older adults. Learn more here! redcap.northwell.edu/surveys/?s=R...
October 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
$200K Roybal pilot funding opportunity: We are inviting proposals for clinical trials that translate ideas from behavioral economics into practice in real-world settings, specifically testing interventions that reach middle-aged/older adults. Learn more here! redcap.northwell.edu/surveys/?s=R...
Penn LDI is hosting a seminar called "Food Policy Opportunities to Build a Healthier America" on Oct 17 from noon to 1 PM ET. Join Christina Roberto, Aviva Musicus, Lynn Silver, and Rachel Werner for this conversation! ldi.upenn.edu/events/food-...
Food Policy Opportunities to Build a Healthier America
This panel will examine what policies are most likely to lead to health improvements and how governments can design effective food policies that support better health outcomes for all Americans.
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October 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Penn LDI is hosting a seminar called "Food Policy Opportunities to Build a Healthier America" on Oct 17 from noon to 1 PM ET. Join Christina Roberto, Aviva Musicus, Lynn Silver, and Rachel Werner for this conversation! ldi.upenn.edu/events/food-...
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‼️Event Alert‼️ Join @angeladuckworth.bsky.social & @katymilkman.bsky.social for a conversation with Nobel Prize winning economist @rthaler.bsky.social and Professor @aleximas.bsky.social about their new book, The Winner’s Curse.
📅 Thurs, Oct 23 | 4-5PM
📍 Huntsman Hall G06
📩RSVP: bit.ly/4nbI9EG
📅 Thurs, Oct 23 | 4-5PM
📍 Huntsman Hall G06
📩RSVP: bit.ly/4nbI9EG
September 29, 2025 at 1:44 PM
‼️Event Alert‼️ Join @angeladuckworth.bsky.social & @katymilkman.bsky.social for a conversation with Nobel Prize winning economist @rthaler.bsky.social and Professor @aleximas.bsky.social about their new book, The Winner’s Curse.
📅 Thurs, Oct 23 | 4-5PM
📍 Huntsman Hall G06
📩RSVP: bit.ly/4nbI9EG
📅 Thurs, Oct 23 | 4-5PM
📍 Huntsman Hall G06
📩RSVP: bit.ly/4nbI9EG
CHIBE affiliate Dr. Judd Kessler has a new book out called “Lucky by Design: The Hidden Economics You Need to Get More of What You Want.”
In it, he discusses “hidden markets” that determine who gets what in everyday life.
Read our Q&A with Dr. Kessler ⤵️.
chibe.upenn.edu/blog/dr-kess...
In it, he discusses “hidden markets” that determine who gets what in everyday life.
Read our Q&A with Dr. Kessler ⤵️.
chibe.upenn.edu/blog/dr-kess...
Dr. Kessler releases new book “Lucky by Design” - Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics (CHIBE)
CHIBE affiliate Dr. Judd Kessler has a new book out called “Lucky by Design: The Hidden Economics You Need to Get More of What You Want.” In it, he discusses “hidden markets” that determine who gets w...
chibe.upenn.edu
October 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
CHIBE affiliate Dr. Judd Kessler has a new book out called “Lucky by Design: The Hidden Economics You Need to Get More of What You Want.”
In it, he discusses “hidden markets” that determine who gets what in everyday life.
Read our Q&A with Dr. Kessler ⤵️.
chibe.upenn.edu/blog/dr-kess...
In it, he discusses “hidden markets” that determine who gets what in everyday life.
Read our Q&A with Dr. Kessler ⤵️.
chibe.upenn.edu/blog/dr-kess...
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Join BCFG and @pennchibe.bsky.social on 10/29 at 12 PM ET: @katymilkman.bsky.social hosts MIT Professor Amy Finkelstein’s virtual keynote about rethinking common inferences in healthcare. Register here: https://bit.ly/3VIvfC2
September 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Join BCFG and @pennchibe.bsky.social on 10/29 at 12 PM ET: @katymilkman.bsky.social hosts MIT Professor Amy Finkelstein’s virtual keynote about rethinking common inferences in healthcare. Register here: https://bit.ly/3VIvfC2
While the Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law in 2022, aimed to lower drug costs, Medicare patients on GLP-1s may actually face higher out-of-pocket costs and tighter prior authorization requirements. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Medicare Part D Coverage and Costs for Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists
This cross-sectional study examines Medicare Part D coverage and out-of-pocket costs for glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists following implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act.
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September 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
While the Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law in 2022, aimed to lower drug costs, Medicare patients on GLP-1s may actually face higher out-of-pocket costs and tighter prior authorization requirements. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...