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States With the Most Restrictive Abortion Policies Saw the Biggest Declines in Use of Birth Control and Emergency Contraceptives After Dobbs Decision
The findings suggest that the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade has had wider ramifications for women’s reproductive health than previously thought.
Experts: Dima M. Qato, Rebecca Myerson
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Cost-Effectiveness of Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease in Uganda: Tailoring High-Income Evidence to Uganda’s Context
Featured Experts: J. Felipe Montano-Campos
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Melnick interviewed about rural hospitals’ financial struggles
Featured Experts: Glenn Melnick
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Insurer formularies often favor opioid pain medications over non-opioid alternatives, Qato explains
Featured Experts: Dima M. Qato
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Chapel discusses his “diabetes paradox” research showing health gains haven’t led to labor gains among people with diabetes
Featured Experts: Jack M. Chapel
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Pacula quoted on new California legislation to counter the illicit cannabis market
Featured Experts: Rosalie Liccardo Pacula
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Qato warns access to buprenorphine will continue to lag in Black and Latino neighborhoods without changes to pharmacy rules
Featured Experts: Dima M. Qato
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The Evolving Role of Hospitals and Health Systems in Community Health and Emergency Preparedness
Often under financial pressure while being asked to do more, hospitals and health systems need new approaches to ensure high-value care.
Experts: Erin Trish, Thomas M. Priselac, Melissa A. Frasco
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