Research Brief
New study finds that U.S. hospitals are largely supportive of new federal price transparency rule, but often face challenges in fulfilling the new regulatory requirements
Excess mortality during pandemic was higher among workers in critical occupations
SPH study tracks the number of pharmacies participating in 340B Drug Pricing Program
New study highlights role of ‘social capital’ in contributing to food security of Somali-American households
New “racism-conscious” approach to shaping public policies that advance health equity
New study suggests link between tear gas exposures and adverse reproductive health outcomes
Public health initiatives can support caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and related dementia
Study finds disparities in functional improvement of home health care patients based on race, ethnicity and income
The percentage of patients with functional improvement was 79% for white and higher-income patients, 76% for AAPI patients, 72% for Black and AIAN patients, 71% for low-income patients and 70% for Hispanic patients.
Intimate partner violence before or during pregnancy more common among rural residents
Use of law enforcement strategies to curb underage drinking have decreased over past decade
Profitability decline is forcing many rural hospitals to close or merge
A new SPH study examined the financial distress of hospitals in rural areas by analyzing how rural hospitals — including unprofitable ones — fared over the course of eight years.
