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Schaeffer Center Researchers Make an Impact in Washington
The USC researchers have testified before Congress and informed policymakers tackling drug prices, innovation and medical bills.
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USC-Led Study Leverages Artificial Intelligence to Predict Risk of Bedsores in Hospitalized Patients
A new study in BMJ Open presents a new model for predicting patients most at risk of bedsores in hospitals
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Improving Access to Medigap When Beneficiaries Leave Medicare Advantage
For beneficiaries switching from Medicare Advantage, state regulations generally permit Medigap plans to deny coverage, impose waiting periods, or charge higher premiums.
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USC Schaeffer Center Study Finds Few Hospitals Promoting Potentially Predatory Medical Payment Products
As Americans struggle to pay off billions of dollars of medical debt, consumer advocates are looking to rein in predatory lending practices. But a recent USC study finds concerns about hospitals offering medical payment products may be overblown.
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