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A new USC Schaeffer Center white paper proposes an innovative strategy — pooled testing — that could lower COVID-19 testing costs for schools and businesses by half or more compared to frequent individual testing.

One-in-twelve episodes at ambulatory surgery centers had the potential to result in a surprise medical bill, according to the study.

Schaeffer Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Bob Kocher will join the public-private effort, which is aiming for record-level testing across the state.

The research suggests office-based providers are adopting biosimilars earlier and faster than hospital-based providers, indicating provider awareness, financial incentives and information-sharing might be important levers to examine further.

A national USC survey also reveals the vast majority of Americans recognize the value of hand washing and sanitizing to keep themselves safe from infection.

Medicare patients don’t necessarily benefit from drug rebates or discounts when they are at the pharmacy counter. Almost half of individuals with Medicare Part D coverage would see a reduction in out-of-pocket spending if patient cost-sharing were based net price.

A new USC survey offers a snapshot of how coronavirus has changed behavior in America, from stockpiling emergency supplies and food to hygiene.

It’s the first investigation into the association of dementia risk and different combinations of frequently used drugs for hypertension and cholesterol.

Schaeffer Center research shows that rising rebates demanded by pharmacy benefit managers are associated with rising list prices for prescription drugs.

New study from USC reveals that Los Angeles County’s traffic patterns affect stroke care access, with socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods most affected.