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Schaeffer Center researchers examined how use of insulin changes as cost-sharing fluctuates over the course of the year for Medicare Part D beneficiaries.

Analysis of a survey that was conducted between April and November of 2020 shows a concerning trend: Individuals reported engaging in 16 evidence-based protective measures less frequently in November compared to April. Only mask wearing was up considerably.

The mean award was 9 times higher than the median in-network price for the same services.

The results reinforce the need to evaluate policies and practices around detecting impairment, according to the researchers.

Americans dramatically cut back on preventive and elective healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic’s first two months. The research also reveals the increasing use of telemedicine—but not at rates high enough to offset reduced in-person care.

Researchers are evaluating rapid antigen tests with first responders who volunteered for the study. A second phase will focus on school-aged children, teachers and staff.

The project will focus on physician consolidation, surprise billing, out-of-pocket spending and policies to address healthcare prices.

A new study has found that today’s less-educated Americans experience higher levels of pain than did previous generations.

A USC-Brookings Schaeffer Initiative for Health Policy research team finds that policies to limit surprise billing could also reduce insurance premiums for Americans by billions each year.

The new center will explore innovative ways to ease the disease’s toll on individuals, families and caregivers while also developing strategies to reduce its burden on healthcare systems with an international team of researchers.