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Sunday, March 3, 2024 | The Latest Research, Commentary, and News from Health Affairs

Dear John,

Health Affairs Scholar seeks to disseminate high-quality research by leveraging the expertise and global reach of its editorial team, while fostering respectful engagement and amplification of internal expertise and local perspectives.

This year the journal welcomes two distinguished fellows and a new associate editor:

- Yevgeniy Feyman, an economist at the US Department of Health and Human Services
- Wanrudee Isaranuwatchai, a Program Leader of the Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program in Thailand
- Benedic Ippolito, a senior fellow in economic policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute.

The journal has also named the inaugural Peer Review board, comprised of a diverse group of scholars with expertise across various fields, who will facilitate the peer-review process.

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Health Affairs Scholar Volume 2, Issue 2 Highlights

February’s issue of Health Affairs Scholar features two papers centered around Africa.

Damazo T. Kadengye and Agnes N. Kiragga call for institutions operating longitudinal population study (LPS) sites to adopt a learning health system approach ([link removed] ) to facilitate increased knowledge generation and collaboration across stakeholder groups in Africa.

A Policy Inquiry by Danielle Poulin and coauthors provides recommendations for policy makers to address the high rates of infant and neonatal mortality ([link removed] ) in Ghana, which persist despite efforts to improve financial accessibility to care.

The authors suggest that a systems approach is needed to minimize barriers to pre- and post-natal care, including investment in medical facility and transportation infrastructure, increased workforce development, and improvement in claims reimbursement.

The issue also includes two Editor's Choice papers:

A study by Shelley A. Jazowski and colleagues explores how individuals aging into Medicare account for prior serious illnesses or current medical conditions ([link removed] ) when selecting a plan.

The study revealed that individuals with a self-reported history of cancer were more likely to choose a plan with robust benefits, indicating a preference for the financial protections and comprehensive care networks of Medicare plus supplemental coverage.

The authors conclude that policymakers should focus efforts on enhancing older adults’ general knowledge of Medicare benefits to help individuals select plans that meet their current and future health needs.

Megan L. Kavanaugh and Amy Friedrich-Karnik draw on survey data representative of reproductive-age women across four states to examine how the overturning of Roe v. Wade has impacted contraceptive access ([link removed] ) .

Their findings emphasize the growing struggle of health care systems to meet people’s reproductive needs, particularly among those who already face higher barriers to accessing care.

Check Out the February Issue
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In August, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ([link removed] ) , which includes key provisions designed to:

- reduce drug spending by the federal government
- lower prescription drug cost for Medicare beneficiaries

These provisions will unleash forces that will ripple throughout pharmaceutical markets, affecting the behavior of consumers, manufacturers, public and private payers, and other stakeholders in the complex pharmaceutical supply chain.

In particular, Medicare’s newly granted ability to negotiate with manufacturers ([link removed] ) for specific high-cost drugs will have major impacts on markets, with spillover effects for US private payers and non-US purchasers.

Some of the effects are already being felt, as CMS announced the first ten drugs eligible for negotiation in late 2023.

With support from the National Pharmaceutical Council ([link removed] ) , Health Affairs has begun a new initiative – “Eye on the IRA ([link removed] ) ” – to help our readers keep up with news and research regarding implementation of this sweeping piece of legislation.

The multiyear initiative consists of two key parts:

- The Health Affairs IRA Observatory and Related Publications ([link removed] ) – an expert working group of pharmaceutical market stakeholders will inform and guide Health Affairs in identifying newsworthy developments in IRA implementation, providing evidence and information that forms the basis for analyses, written by editorial staff and published in Health Affairs.
- A forthcoming Eye on the IRA series of peer-reviewed journal articles featuring empirical research about the legislation’s effects. Please see the call for papers ([link removed] ) .

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The Final 2023 Merger Guidelines: Will Small Changes From The Draft Version Make A Difference? ([link removed] )

Katherine L. Gudiksen and Jaime S. King

A Surprise Benefit Of New Billing Dispute Rule: Reducing Administrative Burdens And Waste ([link removed] )

Patrick Velliky

A Regulation To Promote Responsible AI In Health Care ([link removed] )

Jordan Everson et al.

In Remembrance Of Nancy Adler: The Intangibles ([link removed] )

Laura M. Gottlieb and Claire D. Brindis

Enabling Better Integration For Dually Eligible Participants In Medicare Value-Based Care Models ([link removed] )

Michael Monson and Sarah Barth

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We are excited to announce a summer internship program for college students and high school graduates.

Summer internships will run from mid-June through early August. Available jobs are listed on our website ([link removed] ) .

Applications are due March 31, 2024.

Health Affairs is committed to providing a robust intern experience, including special projects, access to Health Affairs staff, and inclusion in various team and all-staff meetings.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

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Kierra Barnett on The Impacts of Discriminatory Policies on Housing and Health

Health Affairs' Editor-in-Chief Alan Weil interviews Kierra Barnett of Nationwide Children's Hospital on her recent paper that details the history of discriminatory policies in the Ohio neighborhood of Linden ([link removed] ) and what impacts they've had on housing as well as maternal and infant health.

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