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Eroding the foundation: health and social needs of adult SNAP participants in an era of policy change
Abstract In 2025, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was at the center of policy debate. SNAP-specific provisions within the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) will affect about 42 million low-income participants. To ground policy …
Read full story →Implementing Title X: policy design, administration, and geographic access to care
Abstract Background Title X of the Public Health Service Act is a critical federal program—the only one dedicated exclusively to …
Misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines cost the United States $2 billion from hospitalizations in 2021
Abstract Introduction Misinformation is a major public health threat as it leads to unnecessary illnesses, deaths, and costs to society. …
Integrated impact of climate change on health outcomes and economic stability in PEPFAR-supported African countries
Abstract Introduction Health impacts of global warming in sub-Saharan African countries that received President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)–funded …
Payer mix shifts and profitability at critical access hospitals, 2011 to 2023
Abstract Introduction Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) are essential providers in rural communities but face persistent financial challenges due to narrow …
The European Union’s Civil Society Strategy: A Welcome Milestone That Now Requires Sustained Operational Support
Abstract The European Commission’s first Civil Society Strategy (2025) marks a significant step toward strengthening democratic resilience in the EU, …
Patterns in Malpractice Payments for Anesthesia-Related Claims Among CRNAs and Physicians
Abstract Background Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) now deliver much of U.S. anesthesia care, especially in rural areas, yet contemporary …
Social and Experiential Factors Linked to Concern About Climate Related Health Harm in the U.S.
Abstract Background Public concern that climate change will harm personal health influences individual protective behaviors and shapes support for climate-related …
Five Ways to Get a Grip on Using the Corruption Perceptions Index to Support Internationally Trained Physicians
Abstract Internationally trained physicians (ITPs) are often grouped and assessed using geographic classifications that obscure meaningful variation in training environments …
Freestanding Emergency Department Compliance with Consumer Protections: Evidence from Texas
Abstract Introduction Freestanding emergency departments (FrEDs) are a major source of emergency care in Texas, but pricing and network participation …
Trust, Technology and the Future of Interoperability: Solving Problems That Impact Real Lives
Healthcare interoperability isn’t an abstract concept; it’s about human connection, building trust and easing burden on patients and their care …
Racial disparities in drug toxicology testing among pregnant women & infants: a meta-analysis and systematic review
Abstract Introduction We synthesized evidence on racial disparities in perinatal toxicology testing among Black and White women and their infants …
Cost-effectiveness thresholds used in the United States vs most favored nations
Abstract Objectives Cost-effectiveness thresholds inform whether health interventions represent good value for money, yet their use varies across countries. This …
Telehealth and the work behavior of mental health clinicians
Abstract Introduction Telehealth delivers more than half of mental health care in the United States amid persistent mental health workforce …
Workplace violence against nurses is a patient safety crisis, not “part of the job”
Abstract Workplace violence in healthcare settings has become widely normalized, which obscures its severity and undermines meaningful attempts at prevention. …
How segregation, low birth weight, unemployment, and violence link to low life expectancy in Chicago
Abstract Introduction Life expectancy gaps between downtown Chicago and communities on the west and south approach 25 years. Multiple social …
A practitioner's guide to using data on private equity hospital acquisitions
Abstract Introduction Private equity (PE) investment in US hospitals has attracted substantial policy and research attention, but empirical work has …
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