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Jul 15, 2026
To evaluate whether adoption of statewide cost-growth benchmark programs is associated with changes in per capita total medical expenditure (TME) growth.
Jun 10, 2026
An online survey of 612 GBMSM in New England found cost was the primary barrier to PrEP uptake. Each $10 monthly increase reduced willingness to pay by 6 points, supporting elimination of cost-sharing for PrEP.
May 27, 2026
In this report, the authors evaluate the effects of the Massachusetts health care cost growth benchmark—established in 2012 to constrain health care spending—on hospital revenues, hospital prices, and health insurance premiums.
Jan 21, 2026
This study evaluates the integration of a COVID-19 symptom checker into an asthma-focused mHealth application.
Jan 20, 2026
We examined how this policy change affected vaccine exemption rates and clustering in kindergartens.
Dec 4, 2025
In this report, we provide detailed information on the laws and regulations of each relevant state and describe the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to condominium regulation, identified through expert interviews and a review of relevant research.
Nov 24, 2025
The authors partnered with Massachusetts’s Executive Office of Veterans Services (EOVS) to better understand the well-being of veterans. The authors identified unmet veteran needs and evaluated how well EOVS programs are serving veterans.
Oct 17, 2025
We used all-payer claims data (APCD) to examine claim denials for fluoride varnish applications and well-child medical visits (WCVs) for Medicaid and private insurers in Massachusetts.
Sep 26, 2025
Connecticut's de-identified CPS notification system for prenatal substance exposure, implemented in 2019, led to a 51% decline in CPS reports over 36 months, balancing innovation with concerns from both parents' and children's advocates.
Aug 15, 2025
Culturally-adapted HIV prevention programs for African-born Black women in the US showed high feasibility and acceptability, addressing key gaps and supporting future trials to boost condom and PrEP use.
Jan 6, 2025
The authors estimate the effects of removing immigration status requirements for Connecticut’s Medicaid program for groups of residents by age and eligibility category, including potentially expanding a program for aged, blind, or disabled residents.
Oct 8, 2024
This study examines global cannabis policy changes since 2010, focusing on recreational use laws. It offers 25 policy recommendations and stresses the importance of evaluation and monitoring to prioritise public health and safety.
