Kosali Simon shares research on the relationship between Medicaid, mental health care and incarceration.
Health Equity
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More Public Transit Can Mean More Access to Care
Emily Gee writes about a new study showing that fewer people missed their appointments after a new transit line opened up in Minnesota.
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A Lot of Kids Lost Parents and Caregivers to COVID-19
Samantha Artiga shares new research estimating the staggering number of kids who have lost a parent or caregiver to COVID-19.
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The Big Impact of Little Barriers to Public Benefits
Paul Shafer on research showing how big a difference it makes when states make it easier or harder to access benefits.
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The Link Between Depression and Infant Health
Neel Shah writes about a new meta-analysis of studies connecting depression in pregnant people to adverse birth outcomes.
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Private Equity’s Impact on Nursing Home Quality
Rachel Werner on new research exploring how nursing homes with private equity investment compared to other nursing homes on cost, outcomes and staffing.
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Sacrifices and Small Wins: The Fight Against Rising Gun Violence
As gun violence continues to soar in U.S. cities, one violence prevention specialist tries to stem the tide of homicides in his hometown.
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One Woman’s Year Surviving the Pandemic with a Disability
A young woman living with cerebral palsy shares the struggles, fears and silver linings she’s experienced during the pandemic.
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The Role of Hospitals in COVID-19 Disparities
Adam Gaffney looks at new research linking hospitals to racial disparities in COVID-19 mortality.
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Charting the Uneven Progress in Medical School Diversity
Samantha Artiga discusses research showing how several racial and ethnic groups continue to be underrepresented in U.S. medical schools.