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Before and After the Pandemic: Income Volatility, Health Care Affordability, and Debt
Exploring the impact of income volatility: delve into the reasons behind fluctuating incomes and their consequences on households.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Patent Monopolies and PBMs: Protectionism Leads to Corruption #47,368
Understanding the impact of patent monopolies on drug accessibility and affordability. Explore the sleazy practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in this eye-opening blog post.
CEPR Statement: Long COVID Patients Need a Moonshot
Learn about the Long COVID Research Moonshot Act and how it aims to provide resources and support for those suffering from long-term COVID-19.
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The ADA Isn’t Enough. During A Mass Disabling Event, Workers Need Unions.
Discover how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Long COVID intersect, and the implications for the rights of disabled individuals.
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Structural Determinants of Health: Hospitals’ Unequal Capital Investments Drive Health Inequities
Discover how the structural determinants of health inequity in the US can lead to disparities in healthcare access and outcomes.
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Comment Submitted to the Federal Register Concerning Proposed Rule CMS-1808-P
Understanding the proposed rule CMS-1808-P and its implications for hospital reporting of influenza, COVID-19, and RSV data.
The Demographics and Geography of Remote Workers in the US
Discover the impact of COVID-19 on remote work. See how organizations swiftly transitioned to remote work and its long-term effects.
Understanding Job Growth Since the Pandemic: Which Sectors are Leading the Way?
Understanding job growth since the pandemic. Find out how employment has exceeded projections and how major sectors have recovered lost jobs.
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Indoor Air Quality Matters: COVID, Climate Change, and More
By taking a public health approach to airborne diseases and pollution through investments in indoor air quality, we can ensure a safer, healthier, more equitable, and more resilient society.
