Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick believes plainspoken information from trusted messengers can help shrink health disparities, and some insurers are buying in.
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Three Health Policy Stories to Watch in 2023
In 2023, states will pursue new abortion laws, restart Medicaid eligibility checks and Medicare will begin to flex its new power to negotiate drug prices.
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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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The Hurdles Facing Black Families Navigating Serious Illness
What stops seriously ill Black patients and their families from getting the care they want in life and in death?
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The Treacherous Transition from Medicaid to Private Insurance
Adrianna McIntyre shares new research on the effect of losing coverage through Medicaid and how long it takes to bounce back.
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The ‘Wild West’ of Health Workforce Policy
The pandemic has reignited long-standing turf wars among health professions, and state lawmakers are caught in the middle.
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How Vaccine Mandates Helped Protect Nursing Homes and Their Staff
Jasmine Travers share new research that explores the effect of state vaccine mandates on vaccination rates and staffing changes in nursing homes.
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The Link Between Sick Leave Laws and Emergency Department Visits
Bianca Frogner shares new work that explores the link between state sick leave laws and emergency department visits.
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A New Way to Think About Hospital Access
Yaa Akosa Antwi shares new research on the capacity of hospitals to meet the needs of the surrounding community.
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America’s Chronic Drug Shortage Problem
How one hospital is scrambling to deal with a shortage of a critical drug, and the changes needed to fix chronic supply chain issues.