Will this be the end of fee-for-service? How should we price a COVID vaccine? Bapu Jena and Sayeh Nikpay answer audience questions about the pandemic.
Health Care Policies
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Core To Who I Am
We look at the fight to secure health care protections for transgender Americans and the impact they’ve had on helping people get care they need.
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The Price of Care
A recent court ruling upheld new federal rules requiring hospitals and insurers to post prices. But will price transparency lower the cost of health care?
Posted inPublic Health
Research Corner: Masks, Flint and Primary Care
Physician and economist Bapu Jena discusses a pair of interesting new health policy research papers with implications for COVID-19, primary care and more.Â
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Navigating Risk
With COVID-19 cases surging across the nation, how can Americans fight their coronavirus fatigue while staying safe?
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The Home Run Approach
Some scientists argue we should intentionally infect volunteers with the coronavirus to get a vaccine sooner. How would it work?
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Bill, Interrupted
The coronavirus has dashed Colorado Democrats’ dreams of passing a highly anticipated public option bill.
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The COBRA Conundrum
Millions of Americans have lost their health insurance along with their jobs. What should be done to help them stay covered during this crisis?
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The Sidebar: Randomized Controlled Trials (RCT)
Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are often viewed as the “gold standard” of health care research. How do they work and what are their tradeoffs?
Posted inMental Health
Leap of Faith
As the opioid crisis continues to ravage the country, some states are turning to controversial laws that force people into treatment.