New call for papers at Health Affairs Scholar! Topics include social policies (led by yours truly), global aging, and 340b drug discount programs. Read details and submit manuscripts on our site: academic.oup.com/healthaffairss… Ellicott Matthay Matthew Fox Claire Brindis SER

This is such a useful figure to have. At its peak (this year's OE), only about 6% of the U.S. population was getting coverage through the marketplaces — but 1 in 7 Americans have enrolled through them at some point

Joining the Oregon Health Policy Board this morning to talk all things hospital consolidation and some of our new research. The meeting is open to the public, so do join zoomgov.com/j/1600255891?p…

“I have concepts of a plan” - the Knicks front office from 2001 through 2021

Really important new paper that shows it’s possible to overcome supply skepticism and build a stronger coalition to address the housing shortage.

"We need a way to cut taxes for sympathetic low- and moderate-wage workers without sounding like we're cutting taxes for corporate lawyers. Anybody got any ideas?"

The No Surprises Act prohibited most forms of surprise out-of-network billing. But it left out ground ambulance services, one of the most common sources. Last week, the committee created by the law to examine the issue (on which I served) released recommendations. A quick 🧵

Oak Street Health Agrees to Pay $60M to Resolve Alleged False Claims Act Liability for Paying Kickbacks to Insurance Agents in Medicare Advantage Patient Recruitment Scheme justice.gov/opa/pr/oak-str…

We’re all entitled to our opinions but the moment you invoke the idea of a “historic parking lot” to prevent a food bank you should be given about as much credence as a person raving about lizard people

Here's the killer slide you were all waiting for: This is what happens to price after private equity does roll-up acquisitions of anesthesia practices.