Samantha Artiga shares new research estimating the staggering number of kids who have lost a parent or caregiver to COVID-19.
Research Corner
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.
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.
A Closer Look at Health Care Jobs and Recessions
Joseph Benitez explores new research showing how economic downturns have historically impacted health care jobs.
What You Need to Know About the New Surprise Bill Rule
Katie Keith breaks down the newest rule outlining how new federal surprise bill legislation will be enforced.
Price Hikes Fuel Rising Employer Health Costs
Aditi Sen shares new data from the Health Care Cost Institute on health care spending, utilization and average price trends in the employer-sponsored insurance market.
How Medicaid Home Care Helps Caregivers Too
Atheendar Venkataramani writes about a pair of studies showing how investment in Medicaid home and community based services benefits caregivers.
Forms and Phone Calls and Faxes, Oh My! Measuring Patients’ Admin Burden
Ishani Ganguli on new research showing administrative burdens can be as a big a barrier to patient care as high costs.
Which Comes First: Economic Decline or Hospital Closure?
Maria Polyakova looks at research showing that rural hospital closures may not have as dire economic impacts on their communities as often believed.
In Memoriam: Remembering David Jones
Sayeh Nikpay, Sarah Gollust and Dori Cross remember David Jones, a Boston University School of Public Health professor who died tragically on September 11, 2021.
