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

Two Worrisome Studies Highlight Patient Safety

Two new studies on ransomware attacks and medical devices have drawn attention to patient safety issues.

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When Politics and Policy Collide on the Obamacare Exchanges

A creative working paper examines how Obamacare's political baggage has made health insurance more expensive.

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How a Medicare Payment Fix Could Worsen Disparities

A potential change to reduce upcoding in Medicare could worsen health disparities.

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BONUS: The Return of Our Research Newsletter

Meet the man behind our revamped research newsletter.

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How Patients and Providers Respond to Electronic Messaging Fees

How does charging patients to message their providers change behavior?

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Insuring America’s Long-Term Care Workforce

Joseph Benitez shares new research that assesses the impact of the ACA on insurance coverage for low-income nursing assistants.

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How Doctors Really Feel About Patients with Disabilities

Bianca Frogner shares new research that surveys physicians attitudes and actions towards patients with disabilities.

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Going Beyond Rural Hospital Closures

Jose Fernandez shares new research that examines the causes and ramifications of rural hospital closures.

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