Author: Brielle Treece
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A Flood of Newly Insured Patients: How Will States, Providers, and Health Systems Respond?
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The Urban Institute investigates the ability of health care providers to manage changes from the Affordable Care Act.
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Suicide Prevention: A Policy Solution?
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An examination of state insurance laws shows that mental health insurance coverage has a significant impact on suicide rates.
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School Nurses: Luxury or Necessity?
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Do school-based health centers improve sexual health outcomes for teenagers?
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Balancing Equity and Efficiency in the Market for Kidneys
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Dr. Lainie Ross, Associate Director of the MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics, discusses inequities in the kidney allocation system and provides insights on potential improvements.
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Who’s Getting the Help? Access to Mental Health Services in African American Communities
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Major gaps in access to mental health treatment persist between white and African American communities.
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A New Era in Substance Abuse Treatment?
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Researchers examine the potential to improve outcomes for substance abuse disorders under health care reform
