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HA Podcast: Coronavirus
The Latest Research, Commentary, and News from Health Affairs

Tuesday, March 10, 2020
TODAY ON THE BLOG

COVID-19

Mapping Misinformation In The Coronavirus Outbreak
By Ana Santos Rutschman

In this post, the author surveys some of the most pervasive areas of tentacular coronavirus-related misinformation that has proliferated online—as well as the responses of social media companies like YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, and TikTok, which may ultimately prove inadequate given the magnitude of the problem. Read More >>


Could—Or Should—The Government Impose A Mass Quarantine On An American City?
By Lawrence O. Gostin

I can imagine most Americans abiding by their part of the social bargain by sheltering in place. But will government uphold its part? As of now, we have no plan, no protocol, and few resources. Read More >>


What COVID-19 Means For America’s Incarcerated Population—And How To Ensure It’s Not Left Behind
By Oluwadamilola T. Oladeru, Adam Beckman, and Gregg Gonsalves

We must remember the millions of incarcerated people who cannot plan for themselves yet remain inextricably tied to the core of our public health system. Read More >>


PUBLIC HEALTH

Energizing Public Policy Regarding Selected Dietary Supplements: The Case For Education And Restriction
By Arnold R. Eiser, Anita Ho, and Simon Outram

Protecting the public health, especially that of American youth, from those products most likely to do harm requires an understanding of the gaps in supervision of the supplement industry and new public health measures to minimize those gaps. Read More >>
IN THE JOURNAL

AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

DataGraphic

We bring this month’s content together in a DataGraphic with a timeline of major events in the ACA’s ten-year history combined with key findings from the research. Read More >>
HA 39/3 DataGraphic: The ACA Turns 10
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HEALTH AFFAIRS EVENTS—PAST EVENT:  Rural Health

The December 2019 issue of Health Affairs explores various dimensions of health and health care in rural America—health needs of people living in rural areas, inequities, financing of care—and identifies policies and practices that can improve the health and well-being of rural Americans. Get caught up with the Rural Health issue:  slides (click on Download Event), video, and podcast. Access the PRINT or ONLINE issue.

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A CLOSER LOOK—Vaccine Policy

 The vast majority of American adults continue to identify with some religious faith. A Narrative Matters piece by pediatrician Joshua T.B. Williams offers a vision for vaccine policy that promotes public health while respecting religious beliefs.
 
 
 
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