Recent Work
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Schaeffer Center Research Programs
For more than 10 years, Schaeffer Center experts have worked to advance innovative prescription drug payment models that lead to better health and long-term returns. We have shed light on the broken—and at times distorted—pharmaceutical distribution system and provided policy solutions that benefit patients. We have advanced solutions to improve healthcare markets and the insurance […]
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Multi-Cancer Blood Tests Can Reduce Late-Stage Cancer Diagnosis in Black and Latino Patients
A new white paper published by the USC Schaeffer Center focuses on the potential benefit of multi-cancer early detection (MCED) blood-based tests to reduce disparities in late-stage cancer diagnosis among minority populations.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates for Employees and Students are Effective Tool Against Virus Spread
A new white paper finds private sector influence combined with market-side demand for mandates will overcome state laws that have limited vaccine requirements thus far.
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Risk of Losing Cash Reward Strongly Impacts Exercise Habit
Researchers found adults were incentivized to exercise more often for the same anticipated cash reward simply by changing how the reward is delivered.
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Drug Rebates in Medicare Part D
On July 27, the USC-Brookings Schaeffer Initiative for Health Policy will host a webinar to discuss how the increasing reliance on rebates burdens many Medicare patients and policy solutions.
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