Measuring health care
Amy Finkelstein spotted an opportunity to bring the gold standard in scientific research to one of the most pressing questions of the day.
Gruber outlines key upcoming moments in Affordable Care Act rollout
MIT expert weighs in on health plan’s status as legislation becomes reality.
Study: Having Medicaid increases emergency room visits
Unique study on Oregon’s citizens sheds light on critical care in the U.S.
How Medicaid affects adult health
Study: Health insurance helps lower-income Americans avoid depression, diabetes, major financial shocks.
Why cutting-edge medical technology may not lead to exploding health care costs
New study finds growth of advanced imaging slowed amid financial, medical concerns.
A taxing issue
In book talk, MIT economist Simon Johnson and co-author James Kwak emphasize need to raise revenues to cope with national debt.
Medicaid’s impact, finally measured
Unique study shows the effects of health insurance program: More treatment and fewer financial shocks for the poor, more bills paid for hospitals and doctors.