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Most people see hospital-level care provided in a patient’s home as convenient, comfortable and effective.

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.

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.

Schaeffer Center researchers detail how a competitive bidding structure – whereby plans compete on price and quality – would improve the MA program.

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.

The study from the USC Schaeffer Center also found that 18% of hospitals could not be reached after three phone call attempts.

Researchers found a slight increase in use of oral cancer drugs, but no significant change in expenditures on the drugs.

Researchers from USC and University of Michigan say the study adds to “robust evidence” that eliminating costs helps patients access preventive services

White and Hispanic people are most likely to be diagnosed with behavioral symptoms of dementia, but they’re also most likely to be treated with potentially harmful drugs, according to a new USC study.

The USC researchers have testified before Congress and informed policymakers tackling drug prices, innovation and medical bills.