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Today's Featured Articles

Rhode Island’s Affordability Standards Led To Hospital Price Reductions And Lower Insurance Premiums

Andrew M. Ryan et al.

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More on Affordability Standards

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Rulemaking For Health Care Affordability: Implementing The No Surprises Act

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Caitlin Carroll on Hospital Closures Ultimately Causing Higher Prices

Health Affairs' Senior Deputy Editor Rob Lott interviews Caitlin Carroll of the University of Minnesota to discuss her recent paper that explores how rural hospital closures led to an increase in prices for nearby remaining hospitals.

How Can the New Age-Friendly Hospital Measure Transform the Inpatient Experience

Join Health Affairs May 27 for a virtual event featuring a conversation between Clifford Ko and Katherine Ornstein on how the new Age-Friendly Hospital Measure aims to improve the quality and experience of inpatient care for older Americans.