Hospitalized patients treated by female physicians show lower mortality, readmission rates
For immediate release: Monday, December 19, 2016 Boston, MA – Elderly hospitalized patients treated by female physicians are less likely to die within 30 days of admission, or to be readmitted within 30 days of discharge, than those…
Optimism may reduce risk of dying prematurely among women
For immediate release: December 7, 2016 Boston, MA – Having an optimistic outlook on life—a general expectation that good things will happen—may help people live longer, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public…
The future of public health under President Trump
How might the election of Donald Trump as the next U.S. president impact public health over the next four years? John McDonough, professor of the practice of public health at Harvard Chan School, who worked in the Senate…
VA inpatient psychiatric hospitals fall short on quality measures
November 1, 2016—For veterans and others entering inpatient psychiatric care, an admissions screening can be key to identifying the most appropriate treatment. But a new study by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health finds that…
Navigating the Affordable Care Act
Open enrollment for people buying insurance through the Affordable Care Act begins November 1, 2016 and runs through January 31, 2017. Katherine Swartz shared her advice for those shopping for insurance.
A guide to Obamacare
In this week’s episode: A health care expert offers her advice for people buying insurance through Obamacare.
Political polarization among voters likely to have significant effect on future health policy, including Affordable Care Act
For immediate release: Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Boston, MA – An in-depth analysis of results from 14 national public opinion polls that looked at how Republican and Democratic likely voters in the 2016 presidential election view the health…
Increase in visits to emergency departments persists following Medicaid expansion
For immediate release: October 19, 2016 Boston, MA – Visits to hospital emergency departments (EDs) not only jumped by 40% in Oregon after Medicaid coverage was expanded there in 2008—but the increase persisted for at least two years, according…
Cervical cancer screening could be less frequent, start later
Study suggests changes to current U.S. guidelines could provide greater health benefit at lower harms and costs in women vaccinated against human papillomavirus For immediate release: October 17, 2016 Boston, MA – Women may only need cervical cancer screening…
Poll shows gap between parent views and expert assessments of the quality of U.S. child care
Cost and availability of child care are major challenges for parents For immediate release: Monday, October 17, 2016 Boston, MA – A new NPR/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health poll suggests a major gap…
