Advocates for Evidence-Based Health Policy Speakers
Author: Baylor MEERM 628
Health Policy Journal Club brings students together with multi-specialty faculty and members of health care teams across Houston to discuss recent evidence from the field of health services research. The studies selected for discussion always have implications for the practice of medicine and are useful for learning about various aspects of the American health care system.
Liberalization of Concealed Carry Laws
Concealed carry has become more common over the last 30 years; homicide & violent crime have not followed. Continue Reading …
The Democratic Dilemma: Health Reform 2020
Dems to choose from expanding the ACA, Medicare for All, and everything in between. Continue Reading …
Republican Options for Heath Reform in 2020
Decreasing costs, flexibility for states, and alternate coverage options define GOP plans for health reform. Continue Reading …
Marketplace Participation Declining
Examining factors associated with ACA Marketplace insurer participation across U.S. Continue Reading …
Only Time Will Tell
ACA’s Medicaid expansion was associated with increases in coverage, health care utilization, and Medicaid spending. Expansion was associated with improved hospital financial performance, reduction in uncompensated care, and increases in positive financial margins and Medicaid revenue. Continue Reading …