Sophie Milam with Feeding America discusses the current state of food insecurity in the United States and the impact of new farm bill legislation on food assistance programs. More »
Mental illness is common, often serious, highly treatable, and sometimes curable – yet stigma and discrimination often stand in the way of people getting help. Patrick Corrigan provides insight into the role of public policy in addressing stigma. More »
This week, Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s Rob Christie discusses the ACA and making health care accessible in Chicagoland. More »
Winter heating is linked to higher ambient concentrations of total suspended particles (TSP) and a reduction in life expectancy in northern China. More »
Researchers examine characteristics associated with improved medication adherence in Value-Based Insurance Design plans that aim to improve patient health while reducing treatment cost. More »
Researchers at Harvard University find little evidence that people migrate to become eligible for Medicaid. More »
The authors utilize an alternative methodological approach—one that emphasizes qualitative research—in order to better understand how newly insured individuals interact with the healthcare system. More »
A new study looks at a surprisingly simple metric—consumers’ self-rated overall health—and finds that it has become increasingly powerful at predicting mortality over the last few decades. More »
Research finds a large number of foreclosures in one’s neighborhood can be an important risk factor for the onset of depression among older adults. More »
A new study suggests that preventative care has lower demand during high unemployment because it has an immediate cost but a delayed benefit. More »
Who bears the burden of increased patient cost sharing? More »
Harris School of Public Policy alum David García-Junco discusses his career combatting poverty through the health and human capital sectors. More »