Tradeoffs Research Corner

We always strive to root our reporting in the latest and greatest data about what we know (and don’t know) when it comes to effective health policies. But there’s way more research coming out than we can fit in a weekly show. 

Enter the Research Corner newsletter. Each week, Tradeoffs reporter Soleil Shah offers original analysis, interviews with leading researchers and more to help you stay on top of the latest in health policy research. 

Explore our full archive of Research Corner content, including columns by prior contributors, below and sign up to get Research Corner delivered to your inbox every Tuesday. (It’s free!)

Past Research Corner Columns

What’s the Best Way to Limit the Spread of COVID-19?

Brooke Nichols on research comparing the most effective non-pharmaceutical interventions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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More Evidence on the Quality Impacts of Consolidation

Farzad Mostashari on new research on the impact of consolidation on the quality of care for high-need patients.

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The Perils of Self-Reported COVID Screenings

Andrew Goodman-Bacon examines research on the effectiveness of self-reported workplace COVID screenings.

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Analyzing the ACA’s Latest Trip to the Supreme Court

Katie Keith breaks down oral arguments in the California v. Texas ACA case at the Supreme Court.

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How Big A Role Did Health Care Play in the 2020 Election?

Krista Jenkins offers an early analysis of Election 2020 exit polls.

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Employer Plans Shine a Light on the Full Cost of Health Care

Stacie Dusetzina digs into the 2020 KFF Employer Benefits Survey.

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The Cost of Long ED Wait Times

Austin Frakt on research examining the impact of emergency department wait times on cost of care.

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Exploring the Gender Pay Gap in Primary Care

Karen Joynt Maddox explores research on differences in visit number and length between male and female primary care physicians.

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