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Study: States with the Most Restrictive Abortion Policies Saw the Biggest Declines in Use of Birth Control and Emergency Contraceptives After Dobbs Decision
The findings suggest that the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v Wade has had wider ramifications for women’s reproductive health than previously thought.
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Mothers Pay More Out of Pocket When Pregnancy Crosses Two Calendar Years
The Schaeffer Center study suggests that women with high-deductible health plans pay more out-of-pocket for maternity care when pregnancies span two calendar years, facing annual deductibles twice.
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Analysis: Competitive Bidding Vital to Ensuring Sustainability of Medicare Advantage
Schaeffer Center researchers detail how a competitive bidding structure – whereby plans compete on price and quality – would improve the MA program.
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Key USC Researchers’ Dementia Cost Model Aims to Help Patients, Families
Knowing the actual costs of dementia could help families plan their budgets and support needs, inform treatment and caregiving options, and shape health care policy.
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