Insulin cost cuts only a start to making diabetes more affordable, says expert
Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly’s recent decision to cut costs for its most popular insulin products was a positive move, but more work is needed to make overall diabetes care more affordable, particularly for the uninsured, according to Harvard…
Medicare Advantage patients have fewer hospitalizations but more ED visits for potentially avoidable conditions, study finds
Patients insured by Medicare Advantage had fewer hospitalizations for potentially avoidable conditions compared to patients insured by traditional Medicare, according to a new study.
Harvard and Brazilian students team up in public health field course
For three weeks in January, 18 students from Harvard traveled to Brazil to join 18 local students for a collaborative public health field course.
Telemedicine appears as effective as in-person care for opioid use disorder
Care for opioid use disorder can be effective whether provided in-person or via telemedicine, according to a new study co-authored by researchers from Harvard Chan School.
Opinion: Three ways to promote health equity in Massachusetts
In the face of longstanding health disparities magnified during the COVID-19 pandemic, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey can take concrete steps to promote health equity, according to Harvard Chan School's Lumas Joseph Helaire.
Making global health knowledge accessible
The Global Health Delivery Intensive program at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health brings together mid-career professionals from around the world to gain skills and think through issues relating to improving health care delivery for patients.
Making prescription drugs affordable
Hussain Lalani, SM ’23, was named STAT Wunderkind for his efforts to tackle high prescription drug prices.
Better Off Podcast: Can we end chronic homelessness?
It’s estimated that half a million Americans are experiencing homelessness. Even a brief period of housing insecurity can make existing health issues worse, and bring up new physical and mental traumas. Doctors and nurses who help patients navigate…
How the results of the 2022 midterms may affect health policy
Congress is likely to remain gridlocked on public health issues for the next two years, with a Democratically controlled Senate and a Republican-controlled House of Representatives pursuing vastly different health priorities, according to a new article by experts…
Politics driving increased mortality rates across the U.S.
Death rates are up among Americans, with people in some places faring worse than others—and toxic partisan politics is likely playing a role, according to recent research.
