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August 24 Health Wonk Shop: Health Care Inflation in the U.S.
RSVP: Next week a panel of experts will join Health Wonk Shop series moderator Larry Levitt in a discussion about how economic policy and legislation such as the Inflation Reduction Act will influence pricing and payment for insurance and health care, including prescription drugs, and who will bear the brunt of rising costs.July 20: Medication Abortion in a Post-Roe v. Wade America
A panel of experts joined Larry Levitt in a 45-minute discussion about the use and safety of medication abortion and the current and future policy and practical challenges for accessing it across the country.
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Medicaid Expansion and Filling the Coverage Gap May Depend State Elections
There is potential for this year’s midterm elections to decide the fate of Medicaid expansion, with gubernatorial races in 10 of the 12 states that have not expanded.
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Early Data Show Racial Disparities in Monkeypox Cases
This policy watch examines early data showing that Black and Hispanic people are bearing a disproportionate burden of monkeypox cases and discusses the importance of centering equity in response efforts, including prevention, testing, and treatment.
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What are the Implications of Long COVID for Employment and Health Coverage?
This policy watch reviews what we know about long COVID and outlines key questions to watch for regarding employment and coverage outcomes.
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