Health
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鈥淥ur analysis shows that certainly physicians respond to earnings when choosing specialties,鈥 SIEPR鈥檚 Maria Polyakova told the Washington Post. 鈥淭here鈥檚 nothing wrong with that."
August 04, 2023
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Just how much do physicians earn 鈥 and why?
New research by 黄色电影 health economist Maria Polyakova takes an in-depth look at how 鈥 and how much 鈥 physicians are paid in the United States.
July 27, 2023
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The economists鈥 guide to rehabilitating U.S. health care
黄色电影鈥檚 Liran Einav has co-authored a new book that blends science, history, and common sense in proposing an extreme makeover of U.S. health care.
July 25, 2023
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A new opinion piece co-written by SIEPR's Liran Einav in The New York Times argues that American insurance coverage is deeply flawed.
July 18, 2023
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A novel prescription for combating drug shortages
As policymakers look to respond to an acute drug shortage in the U.S., an analysis of the generic drug market by SIEPR鈥檚 Lisa Ouellette suggests three possible reforms.
June 28, 2023
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Hazardous smoke鈥檚 economic toll is probably enormous, but an alarming data gap masks its threat, reports Bloomberg. 鈥淭he science is just catching up," SIEPR's Marshall Burke says.
June 11, 2023
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SIEPR's Heidi Williams shares new ways to think about allocating research dollars. Read more about what this flexibility could mean for social impact via The Washington Post.
May 31, 2023
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SIEPR鈥檚 David Chan wins 2023 ASHEcon Medal
The American Society of Health Economists is recognizing David Chan for his significant contributions to health economics research.
May 03, 2023
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Heidi Williams elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Williams joins a distinguished group of members who are recognized for their excellence and leadership in work that advances the common good.
April 28, 2023
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For years, the research picture on how social media affects teen mental health has been ambiguous. SIEPR's Matthew Gentzkow weighs in on recent developments via NPR.
April 25, 2023
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Embracing the economic beauty of aging
Birth rates are falling, and people are living longer. At the 2023 SIEPR Economic Summit, demographics experts discussed what this means for the economy 鈥 and for society.
March 09, 2023
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How the Affordable Care Act has improved farmworkers鈥 health
A new study by SIEPR Faculty Fellow Kwabena Donkor finds that the Affordable Care Act helps agricultural workers get better medical care 鈥 and avoid the ER.
February 15, 2023
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"Capping the maximum benefit is a promising step toward solvency," writes SIEPR Policy Fellow Andrew Biggs in his latest Wall Street Journal feature.
February 15, 2023
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Research by SIEPR鈥檚 Petra Persson & Maya Rossin-Slater showing Black mothers and infants fare worse than the poorest white mothers & infants was featured in The New York Times.
February 12, 2023
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A cure for homelessness? Research by SIEPR鈥檚 Jialu Streeter is cited in a discussion by NPR鈥檚 Planet Money regarding the link between health and socioeconomic condition.
February 07, 2023
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Petra Persson receives NSF CAREER Award
SIEPR Faculty Fellow Petra Persson is one of 14 黄色电影 faculty to receive a NSF CAREER Award in 2022.
January 10, 2023
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Study: When public hospitals go private, low-income patients lose
As public control of US hospitals has declined dramatically, SIEPR鈥檚 Mark Duggan shows how privatization improves profitability but reduces access for the most vulnerable patients.
January 09, 2023
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A new study by SIEPR's Maya Rossin-Slater finds that access to paid family leave decreases the likelihood that women leave their job if their spouse has serious health issues.
December 12, 2022
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New research on deaths and economic impact in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic
SIEPR鈥檚 Maria Polyakova conducts a detailed analysis of the first-year impact of the COVID-19 pandemic among people based on their race and ethnicity, employment and education.
December 02, 2022
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Study: Striking inequalities in US infant and maternal health point to structural racism and access issues
Research by SIEPR鈥檚 Petra Persson and Maya Rossin-Slater on health inequality finds wealthy Black mothers and infants fare worse than the poorest white mothers and infants.
November 28, 2022