Elevating women's voices in health policy during Women's History Month
March is Women's History Month. On today's Health Affairs This Week, Vabren Watts and Jessica Bylander give thanks and recognition to the women who have contributed important research and insights to ...
26 Mar 20215min
In addressing vaccine hesitancy, how the message is delivered matters
As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues, some are hesitant to receive the shot if and when their number is called. It's upon the government and health care industry to connect targeted messaging and...
19 Mar 202111min
American Rescue Plan addresses the Affordable Care Act's unfinished business
The American Rescue Plan was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Thursday March 11, 2021. A lot of news has covered the inclusion of the $1,400 stimulus check, but there is a lot in the bill con...
11 Mar 202114min
What nursing home turnover means for quality of care
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues in the U.S. Of note, the US Food and Drug Administration authorized a new vaccine from Johnson & Johnson for emergency use. But vaccine equity is still a concern...
5 Mar 202111min
COVID-19 vaccine production is dramatically ramping up
According to survey company Civiqs, 51% of Americans plan on taking a COVID-19 vaccine if and when it becomes available. As the U.S. exceeds 500,000 deaths related to COVID-19, the Biden administratio...
26 Feb 202110min
What a $15 minimum wage could mean for population health
The minimum wage hasn't been raised since its last adjustment in 2009. Now, as the federal government is drafting a COVID-19 stimulus package, it looks that gradually raising the minimum wage is on th...
19 Feb 202112min
Breaking down the 2021 Momnibus bill
Early this week, Representatives Lauren Underwood, Alma Adams, Cory Booker, and members of the Black Maternal Health Caucus announced the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021. The piece of legis...
12 Feb 202111min
What is and isn't in the Biden executive order on Medicaid and the ACA
Last week, President Joe Biden signed an executive order to help strengthen Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. Health Affairs editors Chris Fleming and Rob Lott join special guest and Health Affair...
5 Feb 202114min
