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Bernie Sanders describes ‘dysfunctional’ U.S. health care system—and how to fix it
Sen. Bernie Sanders called the U.S. health care system "totally broken" and advocated for a Medicare-for-all system at a Studio event that filled Harvard Chan School’s Kresge Auditorium.
Federal policy kept millions on Medicaid rolls during pandemic—but many didn’t realize they still had coverage
Far more people were enrolled in Medicaid during the pandemic than who reported in surveys having coverage—a discrepancy suggesting that many people were unaware that their coverage had continued under federal policies, according to a new Harvard Chan…
Viewpoint: Questioning Medicare Advantage ‘affinity plans’
A March 20 JAMA Viewpoint article discusses a growing category of Medicare Advantage plans—what the authors call “affinity plans”—and argues that these plans come with dangers for patients.
Rochelle Walensky reflects on experiences as former CDC director
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) faces challenges such as communicating public health policies to the public, modernizing data collection, and having limited governmental authority to collect data, according to Rochelle Walensky, CDC director from 2021–2023…
Former Minister of Health of Ethiopia to lead Harvard Ministerial Leadership Program
Former Minister of Health of Ethiopia Lia Tadesse Gebremedhin looks forward to supporting leaders working to “make the world a better place for everyone, everywhere.”
Chronic exposure to air pollution may increase risk of cardiovascular hospitalization among seniors
Chronic exposure to fine particulate air pollutants may increase seniors’ risk of cardiovascular hospitalization, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School.
Who’s least supportive of expanding Medicare? Current beneficiaries.
People currently on Medicare are some of the least supportive of proposals to expand the program, according to a new study.
Improved future pandemic responses hinge on more government involvement, experts say
Increased government oversight of public health research, disease surveillance, and policy is critical to saving lives and promoting equity during future pandemics, according to Harvard Chan School faculty.
Small cost increases, administrative burdens may be barriers to health coverage
Health insurance that goes from costing zero to even a few dollars per month can keep low-income individuals from accessing coverage, according to a new study co-authored by Harvard Chan School’s Adrianna McIntyre.
Preeclampsia and preterm birth risk may be reduced by calcium dose lower than current WHO standard
To help prevent preeclampsia and preterm birth, low-dose calcium supplementation may be as effective as the World Health Organization's recommendation of high-dose calcium supplementation, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School and collaborators in India…
