Pros and Cons of the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act
Introduction Genetic counseling is a service where a patient’s personal and family medical history are reviewed to assess the risk for genetic disorders and other diseases. The service is typically provided by genetic counselors but can also be done by other medical professionals like a patient’s physician. Currently, Medicare does not reimburse genetic counselors, which […]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
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US, China and the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue Part 2: Cooperation
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President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
This brief was originally published by Jia Williams on November 11, 2021. It was updated and republished by Thomas Lee on June 20, 2022. Introduction In recent decades, about 45 million college-educated Americans have collectively amassed $1.75 trillion in student loan debt, leading to decreased national Gross Domestic Product, sustained generational inequality, and increased loan […]
More Than Infrastructure: How the Freedom to Move Act aims to Open Railways to Opportunity
Introduction: The Need and Demand for Quality Public Transit Public transit ridership has increased 21% since 1997, the state of public transit systems across the United States is in overwhelming disarray. A growing number of riders depend on public transit, but they are often left with limited access to nearby, expansive transit options riddled with […]
Prison Nutrition: Do Agricultural Programs Enhance Health?
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Pay for Performance Healthcare
Executive Summary: Pay for performance (P4P) is a healthcare payment model that offers financial incentives to healthcare providers that meet certain performance measures. A wide range of healthcare providers are eligible to participate in P4P programs, including physicians, hospitals, and medical groups. Performance measures are predetermined evidence-based practices that lead to better patient health outcomes. […]
President Biden’s 2022 Budget Explained
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E-cigarettes: Public Health Effects and Regulation
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Project-Based Section 8 Vouchers
There is not enough affordable housing to meet demand from middle- and low-income households. The federal government can play a role in incentivizing the private market to create new affordable housing to supplement the stock of naturally occurring affordable housing. In the United States, public-private partnerships have historically been the most successful policies in creating […]