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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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What RFK Jr. Gets Wrong About Conflicts of Interest
Featured Experts: Genevieve P. Kanter
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Bruine de Bruin offers advice on how people can manage risks from wildfire smoke exposure
Featured Experts: Wändi Bruine de Bruin
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Kanter discusses the importance of vetting financial conflicts among CDC’s vaccine advisors
Featured Experts: Genevieve P. Kanter
STAT
Expanded coverage of GLP-1s is “probably the single most effective policy” for improving public health, Goldman says
Featured Experts: Dana Goldman
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Arkansas’ first-in-the-nation law banning PBM ownership of pharmacies should be implemented slowly to ensure access, Qato says
Featured Experts: Dima M. Qato
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Jacobson quoted on her research finding that illicit opioid use is 20 times higher than previously estimated
Featured Experts: Mireille Jacobson
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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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